Clay Studio & Gallery Inc.
Pottery Classes and Art Gallery in Thousand Oaks, CA
Proudly A Local Favorite For Over 24 Years!
Clay Studio & Gallery Inc offers pottery classes for all ages and levels. The gallery is also a local favorite featuring art available for purchase.
Our Most Loved Classes
Adult Classes $375
Ages 18-99
4 Week Session.
Class meets once a week for 2.5 hours.
Classes are on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Fridays. Classes begin on the first Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday of each month; classes then run for four consecutive weeks.
The class fee includes clay ,glazing, firing, professional instruction and use of all tools and equipment.
Class space is limited to 8 students. You must register in advance.
You can expect to learn how to “throw” on a pottery wheel and learn basic wheel throwing techniques creating bowls + cylinders.
Then you’ll learn the art of “trimming” your work. Then after your work is bisque fired, in the fourth week, glazing!
Kids/Teen Classes $295 Ages 8-18
4 Week Session
Class meets once a week on Saturdays from 10:30am-12:30pm.
New sessions begin the first Saturday of every month. (Next classes begin): May 11, June 1, July 6
Students have fun learning how to “hand-build” projects such as slab cups, clay masks, name plaques, heart shaped boxes and more.
For ages 8 and up, once they learn basic hand-building methods, they are able to learn how to “throw” on the wheel; creating bowls, cups, etc.
Kids Summer Camp Classes 2024
Open For Enrollment!
About The Owners; Ali and Esther Alinejad
Esther and Ali are both formally trained artists. Esther received her BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and her MFA from the University of Arizona. Ali received his BFA from the University of France, VIII. Their love for art and ceramics shines through their many pieces of artwork. They are both established artists, and have exhibited throughout the country, as well as internationally.
Come Clay With Us!
Take a class and have fun learning how to “throw” on a pottery wheel and/or learn how to “hand build” with clay. The classes are taught in a fun, non-competitive, supportive atmosphere.
Shop Our One-Of-A-Kind Gallery
Open House Saturdays
11am-1pm
Come and visit our studio and gallery on Saturdays. If you’re interested in classes, this is a great time to check out the studio and meet the teacher, Esther! You’ll also be able to view and purchase bowls, cups, vases, pitchers, large serving platters and more. Truly a one-of-a-kind event with unique and handmade pieces to adore for years to come.