Pottery Class: Sculpt Your Own Mug
Discover the joy of working with clay in this beginner pottery class with Instructor Kaytea!
Guided by Instructor Kaytea, you’ll explore the basics of coil and slab building before moving on to crafting your mug from start to finish. Add character and style with underglaze colorants, then leave it to be professionally fired and glazed for later pickup. The result: a functional piece of pottery that’s both creative and personal. Perfect for a fun outing or as a thoughtful gift, this experience is a wonderful way to connect with your creative side while enjoying a hands-on activity in San Francisco!
What to Expect
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Beginner-friendly instruction, no prior experience needed
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Step-by-step guidance in coil and slab techniques
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Time to sculpt, shape and decorate your mug
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Your finished piece fired, glazed and ready for pickup
What’s Included
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All clay, tools and supplies
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Access to underglaze colorants for decorating
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Professional firing and glazing of your mug
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Support and guidance from a skilled instructor
- Minimum Guests 1
- Maximum Guests 30
- Event Duration 60 minutes
- LabelsHand Building
Outside Reviews for Instructor Kaytea


Emilia Kokoszka
18 Apr 2023
Love this gallery! They host really fun monthly events that showcase the art of multiple artists from across the Bay.I always try to check out their events and love seeing the new pieces on display.
Event location: 1920 Polk St, San Francisco, CA, 94109
Location is based on class date. Please select the date you plan to attend to see the correct location.
Instructor Kaytea is a highly acclaimed artist who specializes in ceramics. She is the ceramicist-in-residence at the New Traditions Elementary School and co-owns the Gallery-O-Rama in San Francisco. Instructor Katyea studied at numerous universities including, Florence Academy of Art, Sichuan Academy of Arts and majored at UC Santa Cruz in East Asian and Fine Arts. She focuses on sustainability as an entrepreneur and is an expert in storytelling, marketing and Imagineering. Instructor Katyeas's broad range of experiences and expert skills make her a fantastic instructor.
