Pottery Classes in Fountain Valley
Build your pottery skills in a four-week course in Fountain Valley, Orange County. Beginners and returning potters ages 18 and up are welcome. Each class day includes two hours of instruction and an optional extra hour to practice.
Learn with Zach Hunter, a ceramics and science teacher with 20 years of pottery experience. Clay, tools, standard glazes and firing are included within the course limits below. Parking is available in front of and behind the studio at 18195 Euclid Street.
Choose a course below for dates, pricing and available seats. Read our first-class guide and FAQs, explore studio memberships for independent practice, or contact the studio with a question.
What You’ll Learn
Week 1 — Introduction to Wheel Throwing
Get to know the studio’s tools and equipment, then learn to prepare, center, and shape clay on the pottery wheel.
Week 2 — Trimming and Handles
Learn to trim and refine your pottery, shape the bases of your pieces, and create and attach handles.
Week 3 — Building Your Skills
Explore the slab roller and develop your wheel skills with a demonstration of taller forms. Continue making, trimming, and refining your pieces with guided practice.
Week 4 — Glazing
Explore glaze colors and application techniques, then glaze your pottery in preparation for its final firing.
Celebrating with a group? Explore private pottery parties for 4–10 guests.
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Key Details
Up to three hours per class day: two hours of instruction plus one optional hour of practice.
Clay and firing included
Open studio access 10am–10pm (except during other classes)
Clay allowance: up to 35 pounds for the course. Pieces must be under 10 inches in every direction.
Cancellation policy: Full refund or transfer if cancelled with 48 hours notice before the first class. Seats are reserved after that.
Cannot split sessions across months.