Pottery Classes
We welcome adults and teens (ages 12+) to our wheel throwing and hand building classes. Our friendly instructors and cozy atmosphere create a relaxed and fun environment. Enjoy the magic of working with clay—there’s no pressure to make the perfect pot. Good Dirt LA emphasizes artistic self-discovery and being present in the process!
Class fees cover instruction, materials and tools. Wear comfortable clothes, trim nails, remove jewelry, tie back long hair, and optionally bring an apron. We'll handle the rest!
One-Time Classes
Intro to Wheel Throwing
$85 per person for a single session
Individual Session Time: 2 hours
Class Size: maximum 6 ppl
Open to ages 12+
Join us for a beginner’s class on the potter’s wheel! No experience needed. This class is perfect for newcomers or anyone wanting to brush up on the basics. Throwing on the wheel is fun, challenging, and relaxing. Our incredible pottery teachers will guide you step by step.
Intro to Hand Building
$85 per person for a single session
Individual Session Time: 2 hours
Class Size: maximum 6 ppl
Open to ages 12+
Pottery is often associated with wheel-throwing, but hand building is the oldest method of working with clay, utilizing only hands and simple tools. In our beginner friendly hand building class, you'll create a project using techniques such as pinching, coiling, and slabs.
Cancellation Policy for One-Time Classes:
No refunds or makeup classes.
You may reschedule your booking or cancel for full credit up until 72 hours before the start of class. Credits do not expire and can be used towards all class offerings at our studio. Please check our studio policies to learn about illness-related cancellations.
Multi-Week Courses
We offer 4-week and 6-week courses for beginners to advanced students, meeting once a week for 2.5 hours. Students receive personal shelf space to store in-progress work and finished pieces. All materials, tools, and firing are included.
Next 4 week sessions begin June 7th
Next 6 week sessions begin June 21st
Click the links below to learn more and sign up!
Hand Building Courses
4 or 6 consecutive sessions
Individual Session Time: 2.5 hours
Class Size: maximum 6 ppl
Open to Ages 12+
$275/$415
Mixed-Levels Courses
6 consecutive sessions
Individual Session Time: 2.5 hours
Class Size: maximum 6 ppl
Open to Ages 12+
$275/$415
Pottery Boot Camps
4 or 6 consecutive sessions
Individual Session Time: 2.5 hours
Class Size: maximum 6 ppl
Open to Ages 12+
$275/$415
Advanced Wheel Throwing
4 consecutive sessions + practice time
Individual Session Time: 2.5 hours
Class Size: maximum 6 ppl
Open to Ages 18+
$325
Cancellation Policy for Multi Week Courses
No refunds. You may cancel for full credit up until 10 days before the start of class.
One complimentary makeup class per session is included. Makeup classes must be scheduled within the session or during designated makeup times.
Please email katelyn.gdla@gmail.com BEFORE your missed class to schedule a makeup. If you can't attend a makeup class during the provided makeup times, you can receive $50 credit for one early cancellation. Credits don’t expire and can be used for any classes at our studio. *Advanced-wheel series does not include makeup classes.
Do you have prior experience and want a flexible way to practice independently in the studio?
Click below for more information about Independent Creative Time!
