Check out the new schedule of May–June classes at La Mano — registration will open on April 13.
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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Join us for a one-night 4/20 wheel workshop with Abbey and learn to throw your own custom ashtray. This will be a relaxed, all-levels session designed for a fun, hands-on evening in the studio.
Participants also will receive a special card from The Alchemy—just a short walk away—offering a discount and a complimentary pre-roll. 🌿
Price: $95.00 per person. Nine spots only (advance registration required).
Sunday, April 12, 12–3pm
$95/person
This is an interactive workshop on how to use your body effectively for less pain and more success while throwing on the wheel. HanaKyle will guide you in aligning your whole body and effectively engaging muscles to leverage the strength you already have while throwing and in associated tasks, including wedging. All levels of experience are welcome.
Sunday, May 10, 11am–1pm
$200 per pair per workshop
Try something new with someone you love… Mom!
Enjoy a two hour workshop of guided instruction in wheel throwing. We will glaze your finished work of art and it will be ready for pick up four to six weeks later. Participants must be 18 or older. No experience necessary.
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!
