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!
Spring Workshops (1- and 2-Day)
Summer Courses & Workshops
Policies and Discounts
Give it a Spin! 1-Day Wheel Throwing Workshop (1 day, May 3) - SOLD OUT!
Date: Sunday, May 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.
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Mommy & Me Ceramic Flowers: 1-Day Mother's Day Workshop (1 day, May 10)
Date: Sunday, May 10, 10am-1pm
Tuition: $75 per person; members: $67.50 using discount code ICAMEMBERSAVE
Description:
Celebrate Mother’s Day with creativity and charm in this special ceramics workshop where participants will design and handcraft a one-of-a-kind bouquet of ceramic flowers. Using handbuilding and basic sculpting techniques, students will create floral forms that can be gifted, displayed, or treasured as handmade keepsakes.
This workshop is designed to be welcoming and accessible for all skill levels, from complete beginners to experienced makers. Adults are welcome to attend on their own, and families are encouraged to create together in a relaxed, supportive studio environment.
All projects will be bisque fired and ready for pickup 2–3 weeks after the workshop. When participants return to pick up their work, they will also receive a watercolor palette and Mod Podge, allowing them to add color and finish their pieces at home together.
Ages 8+.
Instructor:
Suzanne Lussier (click for website)
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Altered Forms Creative Wheel Throwing 2-Day Workshop (May 30 & 31, 10am-1pm)
Date: Saturday & Sunday, May 30 & 31, 10am-1pm
Tuition: $150; members: $135 using discount code ICAMEMBERSAVE
All Levels Wheel Throwing (July 11 - Aug 15, 10am-1pm)
Class Schedule
Saturdays, 10am-1pm
Six-Week Session
July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15
Instructor
Aeriel French (click for website)
Description
Learn the fundamentals or level up your wheel throwing skills in this supportive, hands-on class. Beginners will focus on centering, pulling walls, and creating basic forms. Intermediate students can refine techniques, explore new forms, and build consistency. Individual guidance meets you where you’re at, whether you’re touching clay for the first time or returning to the wheel with more confidence.
All students receive one month of FREE LAB ACCESS 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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Give it a Spin! 1-Day Wheel Throwing Workshop (1 day, June 7)
Date: Sunday, June 7, 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!
Nerikomi 2-Day Ceramics Workshop (June 27 & 28)
Date: Saturday & Sunday, June 27 & 28, 10am-1pm
Tuition: $150 per person; members: $135 using discount code ICAMEMBERSAVE
Description:
Instructor:
Deb Kaller
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Give it a Spin! 1-Day Wheel Throwing Workshop (1 day, July 12)
Date: Sunday, July 12, 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!
2-Day Ceramics Mold-Making Workshop with Artist-in-Residence Cat Gunn (July 25 & 26)
Date: Saturday & Sunday, July 25 & 26, 10am-1pm
Tuition: $150 per person; members: $135 using discount code ICAMEMBERSAVE
Description:
Join ICA Artist-in-Residence Cat Gunn to learn the fundamentals of designing and constructing a simple plaster mold for slip casting! In this hands-on introductory workshop, you’ll learn to create a functional mold ready for casting through guided demonstrations and step-by-step instruction. Bring your own object to cast, and by the end of the day, you’ll leave with your own handmade mold and the skills to continue exploring slip-cast ceramics independently.
Instructor:
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CANCELATION 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. Cancelations 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 cancelations 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 cancelation policy.
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.
WAITLIST
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