Handbuilt Clay Animal Ceramics Workshop Experience Oakland (Bay Area)

Envision and create an animal out of clay in this group workshop in Oakland.



1.5 hours Class size 1 to 12 guests     $75


Experience the playful and therapeutic nature of clay in this handbuilding workshop in Oakland or at your team site. This is a private workshop perfect for team building, birthday parties, or group activities!
Learn ceramics basics with your teacher Judy Fleming, such as how to work with clay and what to expect from the drying, glazing, and firing process. You will get a demonstration of hand-building, and then you'll get to build the animal of your choosing. Judy will support you in deciding which animal to make if desired. You may also get a chance to glaze and color your piece using underglaze.
These sessions act as a combination of a ceramics lesson and an open and safe space to be yourself, connect, and play. Judy is the facilitator, and the clay invokes a playful, transformative, and grounding experience.
The session takes place at Judy's studio space, which is a part of a working artist community. The space has a warehouse feel - tall ceilings, a garage door, ample space to create with lots of airflow.
The session will include clay that will be finished and fired in the kiln. You will likely end up with two or more pieces! You get to pick the glaze color. Finished ceramics will be ready for pickup about three weeks after the session.
Please Note:
  • The studio space is accessible with a wheelchair.
  • The studio is within a gated warehouse space, please message me when you arrive.
Large team building events are possible; I can come to you! Youths are also welcome to join this unique clay workshop and explore their creativity.

Knowledge required
No prior knowledge required.
 
What you'll get
You will receive a completed clay animal, which make great garden friends.
 
What to bring
Clothes you don't mind getting messy, trimmed nails can be helpful.
 
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 5 years old).

Adult accompaniment is not required.

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

Location

2311 Adeline Street, Oakland, CA

Your teacher can also travel within 15 miles of Oakland, to a venue of your choice for a private class

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Judy Fleming is an Associate Marriage + Family Therapist (AMFT) and Ceramic Artist. She started her business “Ground Ceramics” in Oakland in 2012. In addition, she works in the East Bay as a Mental Health Therapist specializing in her work with youth and families.
She offers private sessions, attends occasional local markets, and makes custom work.
She enjoys creating pieces that help ground and connect us to ourselves, each other, plants, and foods. There is intention put into each unique piece.
Judy welcomes participants from all ages, genders, orientations, ethnicities, and abilities. She is trained in working with trauma and the nervous system. She highly values ritual and ceremony.

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2025-01-03 15:00:00
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