ICA San Diego / North
1550 S El Camino Real Encinitas, CA 92024
Fall Session I August 13, 2023 - September 28, 2023. Closed.
Ceramics Classes for Kids and Adults!
Ceramics Lab 6-week Fall Sessions 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!
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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 Fall Hours
Mon/Wed – 10am – 2pm
Tues/Thurs – 3pm – 7pm
Friday/Sat – Closed
Sun – 12pm – 4pm
* All Access Ceramics Members Only
* Fall Hours to begin August 7th
ICA San Diego / North
1550 S El Camino Real Encinitas, CA 92024
Fall Session II October 8, 2023 - November 16, 2023. Please click on the (+) sign to choose a session and then click register here.
Mondays Fall Session II
Tuesdays Fall Session II
Wednesdays Fall Session II
Thursdays Fall Session II
6-week Mondays Youth Ceramics with Atlas Pante
Ages
8-12
Skills
Clay exploration, learning to sculpt, problem solving. This class helps improve hand/eye coordination and build both fine and gross motor skills.
Six Week Class Schedule
Mondays 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Session 2
October 9, 16, 23, 30 – November 6, 13
Teaching Artist
Atlas Pante
Price Options
Non-member $235
General membership and above $211 (Using ICAMEMBERSAVE at checkout)
Materials Included.
Children ages 8-10 will have the opportunity to explore how to shape clay as a creative medium. They will learn wheel throwing and hand-building techniques as well as glaze projects. From pots to animal sculpture students will practice to observe, follow through, and understand the importance of dedication.
Wear clothes that can get messy!
About the teacher:
After years of being involved in the local San Diego arts community, Atlas traveled to Northern California to earn a Bachelor’s in Art Education and Art History at Humboldt State University. Now as an educator, they prioritize play, exploration and discovery with their students, encouraging them to build knowledge by problem solving, using their imagination, and collaborating with others. In Atlas’s classroom, no idea is too big or small, because they strive to create a space where students can bring their wildest ideas to the table and have the tools and confidence to bring them to life.
6-week Mondays Wheel Throwing with Steven Osterlund
Ages
16 and up.
Skills
For intermediate polish throwing technique, master glazes.
Six Week Class Schedule
Mondays 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Session 2
October 9, 16, 23, 30 – November 6, 13
Teaching Artist
Steven Osterlund
Price
Non-member $350
General membership and above $315 (Please use discount code: ICAMEMBERSAVE at checkout)
This class we will introduce you to the process of wheel throwing, beginning with cylinders and progressing through bowls, plates, vases and more. We will cover throwing, trimming, making and attaching handles, surface techniques, glazing, and many other techniques enhancing your handmade creations you’ll be proud of.
About the teacher:
Steven Osterlund is a ceramic artist living and working in San Diego. The work of Steven explores themes of industrial machinery, history, and ideas of future artifacts. Although many pieces begin on the pottery wheel they may be finished with hand-building techniques as well as mixed media. Beginning study at Palomar Community College, and then transferring to CSU Chico for his BFA, Steven is currently pursuing a teaching credential and Masters in Education. Growing up nearby San Diego until moving to Northern California, and then continuing to practice art across the U.S. and Canada has led to a wide array of influences and experiences. Steven has received awards and been included in many shows within the ceramic community and broader art world.
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6-week Tuesdays Handbuilding with Amber Hamblin-Pederson - Sold out!
Ages
16 and up.
Skills
Pattern and template making
Six Week Class Schedule
Tuesdays 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Session 2
October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 – November 14
Teaching Artist
Amber Hamblin-Pederson
Price
Non-member $350
General membership and above $315 (Please use discount code: ICAMEMBERSAVE at checkout)
In this handbuilding clay class we’ll explore pattern and template making. We’ll shape slab forms and use templates for repeatability, creating functional wares. We’ll also create bisqueware stamps to press patterns into the surface to accentuate these forms.
About the teacher
Amber Hamblin-Pederson is a born and raised, San Diego based artist. She obtained a BS in Applied Design with an emphasis in ceramics, from San Diego State University. She enjoys the clashing of patterns that seem to electrify the surface of pots. Her aesthetic choices in color, texture, and pattern are driven by her love for the nostalgic themes from her youth along with the desire to create art that speaks to the modern viewer. When she’s not in the studio, she enjoys spending time with her husband and their furry children at their home in Fletcher Hills.
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6-week Wednesday ALL Levels Wheel Throwing with Ariel French
Ages
16 and up.
Skills
Learn to use the wheel, how to throw, center clay, alter shapes, learn to trim and use glazes.
Six Week Class Schedule
Wednesday 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Session 2
October 11, 18, 25 – November 1, 8, 15
Teaching Artist
Ariel French
Price
Non-member $350
General membership and above $315 (Please use discount code: ICAMEMBERSAVE at checkout)
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!
About the teacher
Ariel French is a functional potter native to San Diego working primarily in clay, metal and wood. Has been working as a teaching artist with ICA for 5+ years.
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6-week Thursday ALL levels Wheel Throwing with Max Anderson
Ages
16 and up.
Skills
Learn to use the wheel, how to throw, center clay, alter shapes, learn to trim and use glazes.
Six Week Class Schedule
Thursday, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Session 2
October 12, 19, 26 – November 2, 9, 16
Teaching Artist
Max Anderson
Price
Non-member $350
General membership and above $315 (Please use discount code: ICAMEMBERSAVE at checkout)
We will cover all the basics, such as centering the clay, creating cylinders, making bowls and plates. As well as decorating and finishing the pieces by carving, painting, and glazing. Looking forward to meeting you all!
About the teacher:
Hello friends! My name is Max Anderson. I am 24 years of age and live in Encinitas, CA. I am currently a student at Mira Costa Community College studying graphic design. I have been doing pottery for about 8 years now. I took my first ceramics class in high school at San Dieguito Academy. I fell in love with clay, specifically working on the pottery wheel, in an instant. Some of the skills I have learned as a potter are patience, flexibility, and challenging myself to try new things.
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