Check out the new schedule of March to April classes at La Mano — some classes are open now for early signup!
Courses are eight weeks long and meet once a week for three hours. Unless otherwise noted, our classes are suitable for all levels, from beginner to advanced. Our faculty are accomplished ceramic artists who have a passion for sharing their knowledge and skills.
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Saturday, February 14, 2026
Wheel Workshop 1: 11am–1pm
Wheel Workshop 2: 6–8pm
Hand Building Workshop: 5:30–7:30pm
Cost: $200 per couple per workshop
Try something new with someone you love. Enjoy a two hour workshop of guided instruction in either hand building or wheel throwing. No experience necessary. We will glaze your finished work of art and it will be ready for pick-up four to six weeks later.
Wine will be available to toast your valentine (evening workshops).
SPECIAL! $300 for two people – includes two pieces for us to fire and glaze. Additional pieces will cost $20/piece for our staff to fire and glaze.
10:30am–12pm with Nick Park
1–2:30pm with Nick Park
3:30–5pm with Marcos Modiano
Try something new with someone you love. Enjoy a 1-1/2 hour private wheel lesson with one of our expert instructors. No experience necessary. We will glaze your finished work of art and it will be ready for pick-up four to six weeks later.
Please note: Payment is due prior to the event and 24 hours cancellation notice required for full refund. If cancellation is made less than 24 hours in advance, there will be a rescheduling fee of $50.
First Down: Throwing Intensive
Sun, Feb 8, 10am–2pm. $200 per person
Second Down (optional): Trimming Afterparty
Sun, Feb 15, 10am–1pm. $150 per person
Get ready for a hands-on, high-energy throwing intensive that’s all about practice, analysis, and friendly challenge. This Super Bowl–themed workshop is designed to push your skills, sharpen your technique, and help you learn by doing — and sometimes by cutting your work in half.
You can also take part in the optional trimming and teamwork afterparty the following Sunday.
Saturday, October 25
5:30–8:30pm
This is the biggest pottery party of the year, and we can’t wait to welcome you!
Seize the opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind handmade mug crafted by the talented students, monitors, teachers, and members at La Mano + Mud Matters.
The best part? We’ll fill it up with beer, hard cider, or root beer! Don’t miss out!
Saturday, September 27
5:30–8:30pm
Cost: $170
An evening workshop taught by Isabella Jansen.
Let’s dive into the process of creating music with clay! We’re going to unlock the secrets of making whistles and ocarinas that work beautifully. Uncover how the size and position of the hole can change the pitch, and watch as adding more holes brings more notes into the mix.
Sunday, October 5th 11:30am–2pm
Join expert ceramicist Lynn Goodman for a shimmering deep dive into the world of lusterware! Learn how to apply real gold, white gold, platinum, and mother of pearl accents to your glazed pieces in this small-group outdoor workshop.
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Taught by Nick Park | Saturdays
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Got a bottleneck in your throwing skills? Let’s make it intentional. From olive oil pours to lamp bases and tagines, this 8-week deep dive is all about necks—classic, narrow, closed, stacked—you name it. If you can center and pull a solid cylinder, you’re ready to take your forms to the next level. Let’s bottle some magic.
