San Jose

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Craft

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Pottery

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Clay Sculpture and Hand Building

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Kid Friendly

Hand-Building Pottery Night Workshop Experience San Jose

Embark on a creative adventure by delving into the art of working with clay in this Santa Clara pottery workshop!

Jiaren Cafe

4.9 (142)

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1.5 hours

1 to 15 (public classes), 5 to 50 (private) (private classes)

$75 - $85 (Earlybird price of $75 applies if you book into a public session 10+ days ahead. $85 per class surcharge applies for private classes)

San Jose

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Craft

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Pottery

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Clay Sculpture and Hand Building

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Kid Friendly

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What you'll do

Enjoy a delightful and cozy evening of clay-making at Jiaren Cafe in Santa Clara! In this hand-building pottery workshop, you'll be guided through the creative process of crafting your ceramic masterpiece. This Bay Area workshop is designed especially for beginners, making it perfect if you are interested in trying out pottery for fun and great for groups or couples looking for creative activities to experience together!

During this workshop, you'll dig your hands into some clay and learn how to create functional ceramics! Your instructor will walk you through the basics of hand-building clay and using sculpting tools as you embark on your creative adventure.

First, you'll get to know clay, its characteristics, strength, and the tactile sensations involved in working with it. Explore how your imagination and body play essential roles in the creative process. Next, you'll learn how to create fundamental three-dimensional shapes that serve as the foundation for your ceramic piece.

Discover a variety of techniques for crafting and decorating ceramic pieces. With these skills in your arsenal, you'll have the freedom to bring your creative ideas to life. Clay, tools, and glazing and firing of your piece are included!

The workshop takes place in the warm and inviting ambiance of Jiaren Cafe, a friendly community space with comfortable seating and a selection of coffee and boba teas to savor during your creative journey.

You'll enjoy an evening of artistic expression, relaxation, and the satisfaction of creating something beautiful with your own two hands. No prior experience is needed, just your enthusiasm and willingness to explore the world of ceramics. Get ready to unleash your creativity and connect with fellow art students in this ceramics workshop in San Jose.

Post-class Information:

After the class, every piece needs to sit for around 2 weeks to dry completely before entering the kiln for firing! This is to prevent any pieces from exploding inside the kiln from excess moisture. Once the pieces are completely dry, we take them to the firing studio and glaze and fire the pieces two times before they are complete! We fire in batches and the pieces are in the kiln for roughly 25 hours for each firing. Once the pieces are ready, we will inform the class in a group chat! Items can be picked up from the cafe during cafe hours. Effective 11/24/2024: The turnaround time for ceramics is now 4-6 weeks due to the holiday season and capacity in the studio. We will give more updates when the turnaround time changes. Thank you for your understanding!

About Our Glaze: Mamo WhiteAll our ceramic pieces are finished with a signature glaze called Mamo White. This glaze offers a simple and minimalist aesthetic, allowing the natural beauty of the clay to shine through. The subtle speckles and textures from the clay's grog are gently highlighted, adding character and a handcrafted charm to each piece. Perfect for those who appreciate understated elegance and a timeless look.

More details about Private Event Booking:

We're excited to offer our private event hosting services, and we've outlined some key details for your convenience. The minimum payment for a private booking is $350, covering the first 5 attendees. Should you have additional guests, there will be a charge for each additional attendee depending on the workshop you are requesting. We're committed to making your event special, and we're more than happy to customize the design to align with your chosen theme. To kickstart the conversation and booking process, simply reserve space for at least one person, and from there, we'll provide further details tailored to your specific event requirements. We look forward to the opportunity to host your event and create an unforgettable experience for you and your guests. If you have any questions or special requests, please feel free to reach out, and we'll be glad to assist you.

No-refund Policy

Kindly note that there is a strict no-refund policy for all classes purchased. Once a purchase is made, no refunds or store credits will be issued. By acquiring a ticket, we assume that you have thoroughly read and agreed to the terms and conditions outlined above.

Thank you for being a part of the Parttime Artists community!

Disclaimer and Guidance:

Please take note of the following important information:

Processing Time: It typically takes 4- 6 weeks for your pieces to complete the drying, firing, glazing, and final firing processes. 6-8 weeks for holiday seasons and special occasions. We will keep you updated with photos and videos once your pieces are ready. Kindly review the videos sent for confirmation of your pieces.

Pickup Instructions: Pickup of your finished pieces should be done during cafe hours. Please make arrangements to collect your items promptly once items are ready.

Breakage or Loss: While we take utmost care in handling your pieces, there is a possibility of breakage or loss during the firing process. In such circumstances, we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused. We may offer replacement housemate ceramics as a substitute, and we appreciate your understanding in such situations.

Responsibility: It is important to note that students are responsible for their own items. We kindly request your cooperation in promptly collecting your pieces when notified of their readiness and properly stamping your items with the provided stamps. This helps to avoid confusion or mistakes, such as inadvertently taking someone else's item.

Replacement and Mistakes: We are not responsible for any mistakes made by students, including but not limited to picking up the wrong item. Please ensure you verify and collect your pieces during the designated pickup times.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. Should you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us using the Contact button below in the Your Teacher section.

Warm regards, Chubby Hands Ceramic Workshop Team

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Add-on available for this class

Latte Art Guiding Cup ($35)

You can add these when you book (optional).

Knowledge required

Designed especially for beginners!

What you'll get

Clay, sculpting tools, glaze, and firing will be included!

All workshop attendees will enjoy a 20% discount on anything they purchase at Jiaren Cafe on the day of the event.

What to bring

Nothing is required! Make sure to wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty as we provide aprons but clay can get everywhere!

Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity or bachelorette party.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 7 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

This experience would also be a fun gift for her, gift for mom or gift for couples.

Location

1171 Homestead Rd #140b, Santa Clara, CA 95050

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Jiaren Cafe

4.9 (142)

4k followers

Jiaren Cafe is a non-profit neighborhood cafe in Santa Clara, specializing in high-quality matcha drinks, local espresso, and fruit and herbal drinks. Jiaren Cafe serves as a space for our local community of San Jose. We offer community events and fun classes in latte art and barista skills. It's a welcoming location full of laughter and learning.

We proudly support female-owned businesses as Jiaren Cafe serves Ritual Coffee Roasters and sources products from other local female-owned businesses.