WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOPS
Our workshops focus on hand-building techniques, unless otherwise specified as wheel throwing.
Each workshop runs up to 2 hours.
We kindly ask for participant support with light cleaning during the final 15 minutes of the workshop.
Each workshop includes one FREE finished piece, unless noted otherwise in the individual workshop description.
No prior experience is required—all levels are welcome. Please arrive on time and wear comfortable clothing you don’t mind getting a little messy. We also recommend short nails, hair pulled back, and all jewelry secured in your bag or purse.
Most workshops include painting using underglazes unless noted for glazing option : At the end of your session, you’ll select a glaze color, and our team will handle the glazing and firing for you.
Finished work will be ready in approximately and at such time you will receive an email email notification.
Please note: completed work is held for four weeks from the date of that email. Any unclaimed items after that time will be donated.
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Matcha & Matcha Bowl
Saturday, April 11th, 2026
12:30pm -2:30pm 2hrs.
FEE: $65 per person
FREE One Piece & FREE Matcha
Hand craft your very own matcha bowl, spouted or not. Using a 1.5lb. of clay, a fun, creative & functional project. Plus, a FREE serving of delicious Matcha GOTCHA MATCHA
Includes, detailed instructions, one piece, firing, glazing, a matcha drink, and Positive Vibes !
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Tea Coaster with Monoprinting
Sunday, April 12, 2026
12noon - 2pm 2hrs.
Fee: $50 per person
FREE One piece per person
This beginner-friendly workshop introduces participants to monoprinting on clay — a technique that blends printmaking concepts with ceramic surface design.
Students will learn how to transfer textures, patterns, and imagery onto soft clay using underglazes or slips to create unique, one-of-a-kind decorative surfaces.
Absolutely everything is included. One finished piece per person is complimentary; additional pieces are $10 each.
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Charcuterie Tray
Saturday, April 18h, 2026
12:30-2:30 pm 2hrs.
Fee: $55 Per person
FREE One piece (tray)
Beginner-friendly.
Join the celebration at our Charcuterie Board / Tray Workshop and create a one-of-a-kind serving piece perfect for your next gathering.
Absolutely everything is included: instruction, clay, your choice to paint your piece during the workshop or select a glaze color (applied by the studio), firing, and light refreshments. Enjoy a fun and creative experience while making something both beautiful and functional.
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Clay Dates: Wheel Throwing
Sunday April 12 @ 12noon
Saturday April 18 @3pm
Saturday April 26 @ 2:15pm
Fee: $125 (ticket includes 2 person)
FREE One per person
Join us at Atacama Clay Studio for an unforgettable evening of creativity and connection. Whether you're celebrating love, friendship, or simply want to try something new together, this casual hands-on workshop is the perfect way to unwind, have fun, and get a little muddy.
🍷 BYOB encouraged! Bring your favorite drinks to sip while you spin.
Spots are limited—reserve yours now and get ready to make memories and masterpieces!
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Hand-Building a Pot with Inlay Technique
Sunday, April 19, 2026
12noon - 2pm 2hrs.
Fee: $55
FREE One piece per person
This beginner-friendly introductory workshop invites participants to explore hand-building techniques while learning the inlay method to create unique ceramic pots. Students will experiment with contrasting clay colors, carving or impressing patterns to reveal striking surface designs.
The class emphasizes tactile exploration, surface decoration, and creative expression.
Absolutely everything is included. Additional pieces are $10 each.
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Pet Bowl
Saturday, March 21st, 2026
Saturday, April 25th, 2026
12:30-2:30pm 2hrs.
Fee:$55 Per person
FREE One piece (bowl)
Join us for our Pet Bowl Workshop and create a one-of-a-kind handcrafted bowl for your cat or small-to-medium dog. Personalize your piece using imprint lettering and underglaze painting to make it truly special. Absolutely everything is included—instruction, clay, paint/glaze, and firing—and you’ll take home one finished piece for free. Enjoy a fun, creative experience while making something your pet will love.
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Decorative Pots with Paper Stencils
Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
12noon-2pm
Fee: $55 per person
FREE One piece per person
In this beginner-friendly workshop, participants will use paper stencils to create bold surface designs on hand-built ceramic plates. By layering patterns with underglaze or slip, students will explore texture, repetition, and positive and negative space to transform simple forms into visually compelling pieces.
The plates/bowl shapes are provided and hand by Atacama Studio logo included.
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Set of Cocktail Glasses
Friday, March 27th, 2026
7-9pm 2hrs.
Fee: $65
FREE The set
BYOB
Enjoy a Friday night with loved ones—or come solo and make new friends. Our instructor will guide you through the process step by step, sharing tips to help you personalize your own set of two cocktail glasses. Absolutely everything is included for a relaxed, creative evening. Additional pieces are available for $10 each. 🍸✨
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Ceramic Keepsake Box
Sunday, March 15th, 2026
2:30-4:30pm 2hrs.
Fee: $50
FREE One piece per person
Handcrafting — Keep your treasures in a one-of-a-kind, personalized clay keepsake box. Create something special for yourself or make a thoughtful, handmade gift. Absolutely everything is included. Choose to paint your piece, or we can glaze it for you using the dipping color of your choice. No experience required. Come spend time in our studio and join in on the fun. Additional pieces are available for $10 each. ✨
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Jewelry Pendant
Sat. February 7th, 2026 12:30pm
Sund. February 15th, 2026 3pm
Fee: $50 Per Person
FREE half doz. pendants n string PP
Create a one-of-a-kind necklace pendant, guided by our samples or designed entirely from your own imagination. Choose whether to add a metal hook or create a pendant that hangs directly on the string. All materials are included—clay, brush-on paints, metal hooks, string, and firing—so you can focus on creating something truly personal.
Extra pendants $5 each
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Magnets
Friday, Feb. 20th, 2026
7-9pm 2hrs.
Fee: $50 Per person
FREE half doz. magnets w/. magnet
Create one-of-a-kind ceramic magnets, guided by our samples or designed entirely from your own imagination. Choose from themes such as food, fauna, everyday objects, or create something uniquely your own. All materials are included—clay, brush-on paints, magnets, and firing—so you can focus on making something truly personal.
Extra magnets are available for $5 each.
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Valentine's Wheel Sip & Clay
Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026
1:30-3:30pm
4pm -6pm 2hrs.
6:30-8:30pm 2hrs.
Fee: $125 Includes 2 person
FREE One Piece per person
Complimentary glass of wine
Try something new with someone you love.
Enjoy a two-hour Valentine’s wheel throwing experience with guided instruction in a relaxed, welcoming studio setting. All clay, tools, glazes, and firings are included.Each ticket admits two people, and each participant receives one free piece. Additional pieces $10 each
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Ceramic Photo Holder
Fee: $50
FEE Set of photo holders & if you choose a polaroid photo of you in the creative process.
Handcrafting — Create a one-of-a-kind piece, completely personalized to match the color palette and aesthetic of your décor. Have a blast designing something truly unique—bring your own inspiration or be inspired by others around you.
Absolutely everything is included. Choose to paint your piece, or we can dip-glaze it in the color of your choice. Additional pieces are available for $10 each.
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Valentine's Handcrafting Sip & Clay
Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026
6:30 -8:30pm 2hrs.
Fee: $125 Includes 2 person
FREE One Piece per person
Complimentary glass of wine
Try something new with someone you love.
Enjoy a two-hour Valentine’s handcrafting and painting experience, where you’ll create a plate, tray, or another love- or friendship-themed piece—or simply enjoy making something creative with your loved ones.
Each ticket admits two people, and each participant receives one free piece to keep. Additional pieces may be made for $10 per piece.
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Spoons For every occasion
Sunday, September 21, 2025
2-6pm 2hrs.
Fee:$50 per person
FREE six (6) half dozen spoons using 2lbs. of clay. If you would like to make make and keep one or more $5 per additional spoon.
A spoon full for Sugar ! soup, serving spoons, spices, decorative..all about the spoons and samples for heart shaped spoons and more.
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Wheel into the New Year
Tuesday, December 30th, 2025
7-9pm 2hrs.
Fee: $125 includes 2 person
FREE One piece included.
Celebrate the start of 2026 with our New Year’s Wheel Throwing Pottery Workshop! Grab a friend, partner, or family member and enjoy a fun, creative experience together. Each ticket admits two people and includes absolutely everything: a two-hour guided workshop, unlimited clay, glazing on us, and firing. You’ll each choose one piece to keep for free, and if you’d like to keep additional pieces, they’re just $10 each. We’ll email you when your finished work is ready for pickup.
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Citrus Juicer
12:20-2:30pm
Fee: $50
FREE One piece per person
Make your own juicer and fall in love with it every time you squeeze a fresh orange. Our instructor will guide you step by step through the process, sharing tips along the way so you can personalize your piece and truly make it your own.
All tools, materials, and firing are included. You can choose to paint your juicer yourself or have us glaze it in the color of your choice. Book this creative experience, bring your friends, and enjoy a hands-on, feel-good time in the studio. 🍊✨
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Ghost Goblins & Ghouls
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Saturday, October 4th, 2025
4-6pm 2hrs.
Fee: $50 per person
FREE Two pieces per person using a 2lbs. of clay. If you would like to make and keep one more $10 per additional piece.
Have your Ghosts and Goblins ready for Halloween !!!
Bring a friend, family member or come solo and meet your community.
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Holiday Ornaments
Saturday, October 11th, 2025
4-6pm 2hrs
Fee: $50 per person
FREE 5-8 ornaments per person using a 2lbs. of clay. If you would like to make and keep additional ornaments $5 per additional ornament.
Create our very own one of its kind ceramic handmade ornaments using cookie cutters, texturing and patterning tools and glazes. No prior artistic talent needed just bring along willingness to have fun!
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Incense Burner-Rustic House
Sunday, October 12, 2025
4-6pm
Fee:$50 per person
FREE Two pieces per person using 2lbs. of clay. If you would like to make and keep one more $10 per additional piece.
Ready to get cozy?
Bring warmth and charm into your space. Each piece comes with an incense cone included so you can enjoy it right away.Make it uniquely yours—design your house by adding windows, doors, or other personal touches to create a one-of-a-kind piece.
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Halloween Pumpkin
Saturday, September 20, 2025
4-6pm 2hrs
Fee: $50 per person
FREE Two pieces per person using a 2lbs. of clay. If you would like to make and keep more $10 per additional piece
Start Now ! have your pumpkins ready for Halloween!!!
Always festive at Atacama…
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Wall Flower Workshop
Sunday, September 14 2025
2-4pm 2hrs
Fee: $50 per personFREE One piece per person using a 2lbs. of clay. If you would like to make and keep one more $10 per additional Piece.
Use it for fresh blooms, dried flowers, or even as a stylish holder for mail. Who says functional can’t be beautiful?
Bring a friend, family member, or come solo and meet new folks in our welcoming, creative, and judgment-free space.
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Clay Dates - Handbuilding
Friday, August 8, 2025
Friday August 22, 2025
6-7:30pm 1.5hrs.
Fee: $100. includes 2 personFREE One piece per person using 1.5lbs of clay. If you would like to make and keep one more $10 per additional piece.
Making memories and masterpieces! Make it different—make it a date!
Create a handcrafted clay project of your choice! Use one of our studio samples for inspiration—or bring your own ideas (got a Pinterest board for clay projects? We thought so—hehe!).
All materials, tools, glazes, and kiln firing are included,—plus, of course, good vibes guaranteed.BYOB encouraged!
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Sacred Station
Saturday, July 26. at 6pm 2hrs.
Fee:$50 per person
Pottery for the Spirit, a creative and meditative workshop where you'll handcraft your own Sacred Station. Using 3 lbs. of clay, you’ll carve a slab into 3 or 4 compartments designed to hold your personal meditative tools. The experience includes all materials, step-by-step guidance, and the thoughtful items shown in the photo: a palo santo stick, a “badass” affirmation card, hand-selected minerals,
BYOB always welcome
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April is for Guac Bowl
Sunday April 27th 2025
FEE: $65 2 HRS.
Prepare for Cinco de Mayo! Hand craft your very own Guac bowl, with feet or not. Using a 2lb. of clay, a fun, creative & functional project.
Collaboration with Los Tres Chilitos
Includes, detailed instructions, one piece, firing, glazing, a portion of Guac & Chips, and Positive Vibes !
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Plant Pot
Sunday May 25th 2025
FEE: $45 1.5 HRS.
Plants bring joy, beauty, and a breath of fresh oxygen.Come handcraft your very own plant pot and receive a plant to go with it!
Using just 1.5 lbs. of clay, you’ll create a fun, functional, and totally unique planter—perfect for your home or as a gift. No experience needed.
Includes, detailed instructions, one piece, firing, glazing, a plant , and Positive Vibes !
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Fortune Cookie Workshop
Saturday, June 7th 2025
FEE: $45
Celebrate with creativity, connection, and clay !Join us for a joyful and hands-on workshop where you'll craft your very own ceramic fortune cookies — perfect as a heartfelt gift or a lasting message to yourself.
🍵 Using 2 lbs. of clay, you'll create:
One large cookie or one large + two small cookies. Each piece will be unique, fun, and made to last forever.
This workshop includes: All materials, tools, and clay, Step-by-step guidance, Glazing or painting, Firing of your finished pieces. Complimentary cookies & tea
And of course — good vibes all around!
✨ You’ll also have the chance to write and tuck a personal message inside your cookie, making it truly one-of-a-kind.
Special Collaboration TBA! Stay tuned for an exciting partner announcement.
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Clay & Wine Tasting
Saturday, May 31st
FEE: $65 2HRS>
Sip & Sculpt: Wine Tasting + Handcrafted Goblets
Join us for a unique evening of creativity and community!Enjoy an expert-led wine tasting and etiquette session with Laura, owner of Riverview Spirits, as you handcraft one or two wine goblets using the coil technique.
After sampling a variety of wines, choose your favorite to enjoy and continue shaping your creation.
Your ticket includes:
Clay, tools, and step-by-step instruction
Wine tasting and etiquette overview.
One goblet of your wine of choice.
A handcrafted clay gift.
2 pieces you make each 1.5 lbs
Great conversation and community vibes
Space is limited – register now to reserve your spot!
No experience needed. Just bring your creativity—we’ll handle the rest.
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Queer Day Workshops
Saturday June 14th
FEE $35, $50
Celebrate Pride Month with Clay, Community, and Creativity!Hand Crafted Fridge Magnets 3-5pm
All Levels Wheel Throwing 6- 8pm
Join us in honoring Pride Month with a joyful day of clay-making, connection, and celebration. Whether you're flying solo, with friends, or on a date, these workshops are a fun way to get your hands dirty and make something meaningful — for yourself or as a heartfelt gift.
Choose from two creative experiences:
🌀 All Levels Wheel Throwing
No experience? No problem! Our studio manager, Luca, will guide you from the basics to a beautiful piece you’ll be proud to take home. All levels are welcome.🧲 Handcrafted Fridge Magnets
Get playful with clay as you create adorable and unique magnets. Use our sample ideas or let your imagination lead the way.All tools and materials and firing fees (wheel thrown one free piece per person) are included. Come celebrate Pride through art, joy, and community.ription goes here
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Mother's Day Clay & Candle (2 day Workshop)
Sunday May 11 2025 &
Sunday May 18 2025Must register for both days
FEE: $125 admits 2 person
🕯️ Get Your Hands Dirty & Your Space Cozy 🕯️
A two-day creative experience that blends clay + scent!In this 2-day class, you’ll handcraft your very own ceramic candle vessel using 2 lbs. of clay (Day One), then return to create a custom scent and pour your candle (Day Two).
A fun, functional, and totally unique candle—perfect for your home or as a heartfelt gift.
No experience needed. Just bring your creativity—we’ll handle the rest.
Special collaboration Flowersatelierny -

Father's Day Trinket Tray Workshop
FEE $45
Sunday, June 15th11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Celebrate Father’s Day with creativity and connection!
Come solo or bring your dad — and treat yourselves to a meaningful, hands-on experience in a supportive, community-centered space.In this guided workshop, you'll create a handcrafted ceramic trinket tray — perfect for keeping keys, coins, or any of life’s little essentials in one stylish spot.
No experience necessary. All tools, materials, and firing fees are included.