ICA San Diego / North
1550 S El Camino Real Encinitas, CA 92024
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Ceramics Classes for Kids and Adults!
Ceramics For All Levels
Designed for everyone in our community of all skill levels, our ceramics classes offer an immersive experience where you’ll uncover the secrets of transforming clay into functional and exquisite pieces of art.
Guided by our talented teaching artists, each session spans six weeks, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the transformative benefits of an art practice on a personal level.
Our ceramics lab at our North location in Encinitas includes access to our 6-acre property including our beautiful garden and Sculpture Trail hikes.
Ignite your imagination and have fun creating in our stress-free environment!
CANCELLATION POLICY
Six-week classes and one-day workshops (excluding Give It A Spin!): Cancel up to 7 days before the start of class for a full refund. Cancellations less than 7 days before the start of class are ineligible for refund.
Give It A Spin!: Give It A Spin! workshops are non-refundable and non-transferable. All purchases are final.
No refunds will be given for cancellations made on the first day of classes and workshops.
There will be no make-up dates for missed lessons. No exceptions.
There will be no exceptions to the cancellation policy.
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Discounts
Purchase 2 or more classes and save an additional 5% each – Use MULTICLASS code
ICA Member save 10% – Log in and use ICAMEMBERSAVE code
If you are not an ICA Member you can sign up here. After your membership purchase, you will receive your 10% unique discount code with you membership confirmation email. (Different from the one published here).
Discounts can be combined. Apply discount codes at the bottom of your shopping bag page before checkout.
Ceramics Open Lab Hours
Mon/Wed – 10am – 2pm
Tues/Thurs – 3pm – 7pm
Friday/Sat – Closed
Sun – 11am – 3pm
* All Access Ceramics Members Only
Waitlist
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Summer 6-Week Courses
Summer 1-Day Workshops
All Levels Wheel Throwing (July 12 - Aug 16, 10am-1pm)
Class Schedule
Saturdays, 10am – 1pm
Six-Week Session
July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16
Teaching Artist
Aeriel French
Description
With a main focus on functional pottery, beginner students will learn how to use the equipment in the studio and how to use the wheel while more advanced students will further use the wheel as a tool to create work made partially or entirely from thrown forms. All students will be encouraged to experiment with surface and altering techniques to transform their work from pots to functional works of art.
Students will leave the class with finished work they can use at home that’s dishwasher safe!
All students receive one month of FREE MEMBERSHIP at the ICA ceramics studio following the conclusion of the course.
Interested in deepening your ceramics knowledge? This class forms part of the ICA Ceramics Certificate Program course sequence. To learn more and save on ICA courses, click here.
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Father’s Day Handprint Mug Glazing 1-Day Workshop (1 day, May 31)
Date: Saturday, May 31, 11am-2pm
Tuition: $75; members: $67.50 using discount code ICAMEMBERSAVE
Celebrate Father’s Day by creating a special, handmade gift for Dad! In this family-friendly workshop, moms and kids will work together to craft a personalized mug that Dad will cherish. Add a personal touch by imprinting your handprints using colorful slips to make it uniquely yours.
In this fun, interactive session, you will:
- Learn handbuilding techniques to create a mug
- Use colored slips to add handprints, creating a memorable, custom design
- Get creative with decorating and personalizing your piece, making it a meaningful gift for Dad
This workshop is perfect for moms, dads, and kids who want to give Dad a gift made with love and care. No prior pottery experience is needed—just bring your creativity and a lot of enthusiasm!
Mugs will be fired and ready by Father’s Day on June 15.
Perfect for both kids and adults! If you plan to attend with a child, please be sure to reserve placements for both the child and adult.
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Give it a Spin! 1-Day Wheel Throwing Workshop (1 day, June 1)
Date: Sunday, June 1, 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Tuition: $30 per person, additional $20 for trim plus choice of glaze and firing
Spend your next friend get-together or date night in our ceramics lab by giving it a spin! Our open lab hours will allow you to try out work on the wheel. If you like what you make or want to learn more, you can sign up for more in-depth classes or keep coming back to gain hands-on experience.
Skills: Learn to use the wheel, how to throw, center clay, alter shapes, learn to trim and use glazes.
Ages 16+
Please note that Give It A Spin! workshops are non-refundable and non-transferable.
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Give it a Spin! 1-Day Wheel Throwing Workshop (1 day, July 13)
Date: Sunday, July 13, 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Tuition: $30 per person, additional $20 for trim plus choice of glaze and firing
Spend your next friend get-together or date night in our ceramics lab by giving it a spin! Our open lab hours will allow you to try out work on the wheel. If you like what you make or want to learn more, you can sign up for more in-depth classes or keep coming back to gain hands-on experience.
Skills: Learn to use the wheel, how to throw, center clay, alter shapes, learn to trim and use glazes.
Ages 16+
Please note that Give It A Spin! workshops are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Register Here!
Underglaze Techniques: Mishima, Sgraffito, Paper Resist, Mono Printing 1-Day Workshop (1 day, July 27)
Date: Sunday, July 27, 11am-2pm
Tuition: $75; members: $67.50 using discount code ICAMEMBERSAVE
Join us for a hands-on, skill-building workshop where you’ll dive deep into the rich world of underglaze surface techniques. Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned ceramicist looking to expand your decorative vocabulary, this workshop offers an in-depth look at creative ways to enhance your work through thoughtful design and technique.
Participants will explore a variety of underglaze applications, including:
- Mishima – Delve into this elegant inlay technique, where fine lines are carved and filled with contrasting underglaze to create intricate, graphic detail.
- Paper Resist – Learn how to use cut paper shapes and stencils to block and layer color for bold, crisp designs.
- Sgraffito – Scratch through layers of underglaze to reveal the clay body beneath, creating expressive linework and texture.
- Mono Printing – Experiment with transferring designs onto clay using underglaze and printmaking techniques for spontaneous, painterly effects.
Through guided demonstrations, hands-on practice, and group discussion, you’ll build confidence in combining these techniques and develop your own visual language, leaving with tiles created with a variety of underglaze techniques. Come ready to experiment, play, and be inspired!
All materials provided. Open to all skill levels.
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Give it a Spin! 1-Day Wheel Throwing Workshop (1 day, Aug 3)
Date: Sunday, August 3, 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Tuition: $30 per person, additional $20 for trim plus choice of glaze and firing
Spend your next friend get-together or date night in our ceramics lab by giving it a spin! Our open lab hours will allow you to try out work on the wheel. If you like what you make or want to learn more, you can sign up for more in-depth classes or keep coming back to gain hands-on experience.
Skills: Learn to use the wheel, how to throw, center clay, alter shapes, learn to trim and use glazes.
Ages 16+
Please note that Give It A Spin! workshops are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Register Here!