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Brushstrokes Studio Inc
- Space
- Party
- Kids
“Throw It on the wheel brush it on then bake it off and you have a personal masterpiece but don't limit yourself to Terra cotta try using porcelain clay....”
Best Pottery Classes near Berkeley, CA
3 of these studios are based in Berkeley; the others serve Berkeley from towns including San Francisco (12 mi), Oakland (7 mi) and Alameda (7 mi).
1 open 24/7 · 20 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Kids 'N' Clay Pottery Studio
“The *Best* clay studio for kids.”
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Ground Ceramics
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Creative Art & Clay
- Pottery
- Adults
- Fun
“I've attended other pottery classes before but never experienced the warm attention, personal touch, expertise and engagement that I witnessed in Maria's class.”
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Clayroom
- Learn
- Artist
- Community
“Unlike a lot of pottery studios they have a lot of social events to meet people and bring in nationally-known pottery artists to give workshops and lectures.”
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Artillery Ceramics
“The staff were trauma-informed (who knew trauma-informed practices could be infused in business?) and helped us with some Mindfulness practices while we built our wonderful lopsided pieces.”
The 24 studios listed for Berkeley, CA teach pottery and ceramics. Whether they run wheel classes, hand building or open studio membership, and what the fee covers, comes from what each studio publishes itself.
Area overview: Berkeley, CA
23 of the 24 studios on this page have a rating, from 4.1 to 5.0 across 581 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "patient" and "skills". 1 is open around the clock; 20 are open on Saturdays and 15 on Sundays. 14 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 68 years. We have a website on file for all 24 of the studios on this page; 17 publish a contact page; 20 list a public email and 3 take bookings online. We count these figures across the studios on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the studio before you enroll.
Can I reserve a pottery class online with studios listed for Berkeley?
3 of the 24 studios take bookings through their own site. Wheel places are limited by how many wheels are in the room, so evening courses fill early. If a studio has no booking page, call: waiting lists for the wheel are usually kept by hand.
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Outdoor Paint and Picnic & Event Space
- Party
- Kids
- Teacher
“My daughter had a lovely time painting in a beautiful outdoor studio that is a unique rustic retreat into nature with its picturesque hillside views and gardens.”
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"artcentric" Pottery Painting and Glass Studio
“I've now been twice for some girl days and it's such a great activity to do to get out of the house, be creative, and spend some time with friends!”
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Waveform Ceramics
- Space
- Patient
- Studio
“Caty has created a very inviting space and keeps the number of participants low, which made the experience much more intimate and allowed for lots of personal attention.”
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Merritt Ceramics Studio
“My instructor is really friendly, the space itself is set correctly and I like the community aspect of joining a studio class is something I enjoy a lot.”
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C.C. Arts & Crafts Studio
- Colors
- Mom
- Idea
“Besides, the teachers are very professional, they communicate with me again and again and understand my real idea, and they can make good use of various materials to help me achieve the effect I want.”
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Redbrick Ceramic Studio
“Wonderful cooperative Ceramic Studio space in the Mission district of San Francisco.”
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The Center For Creative Exploration
- Intuitive
- Creativity
- Studio
“Claudia immediately "got" where and how I needed to be both challenged and encouraged; and so there was a tremendous amount of growth within a short span of time.”
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Smaart Gallery & Studio
- Projects
- Money
- Structure
“I've noticed a few poor reviews for the classes here, so I felt compelled to leave my own review as I've only had great experiences at this studio.”
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Dusted and Blue
- Studio
“All of us had "touched" clay before - in classes, workshops, one-off events - but Sam was able to walk us through the steps like no other teach had been able to before.”
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Studio 1.6
- Home
“And he's not an art geek or anything, he just I think instinctively knows he needs to do something immersive and with his hands and to exercise his mental and visual creativity.”
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Junior Center Of Art & Science
- Lake
- Animal
- Playground
“The Centre is also located next to the Rotary Nature Museum (free), bird wildlife sanctuary and playground making it an excellent and enconimical destination for young animal lovers.”
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Sweet Arts Art Studio
“Sweet Arts is an absolute hidden gem in SF; our 10 year old LOVES spending time there and always asks to be picked up at the latest pick-up time possible.”
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X?X Ceramics
- Patient
“It's a very cute old Victorian house with a fun history and modern equipment.”
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Golden Gate Atelier
- Skills
- Drawing
- Learn
“Here you will find inspirational teachers who are attentive, technical instruction that pushes you beyond your limits and facilities that provide the right conditions for learning.”
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Alameda Art Lab
“One of my favorite places to be creative and try new things.”
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Eureka Valley Arts
“It has been a major tourist destination since the 1960s, thanks to its wide array of attractions, fantastic views of the San Francisco Bay and brilliant summer weather.”
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Wang Qi Art Institute
- Skills
- Sketching
- Son
“My children have gained a lot here: their aesthetic level has been improved, their creative ability has been enhanced, and their painting level has improved.”
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Jean Henry School of Art
“Lots of merchandise to choose from, staff is very helpful and very friendly.”
Pottery Tutoring Services in Berkeley, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$89
Maximum cost
$593
National Average
$297
Avg Per Hour Rates
$107
$238
$416
Typical price range is based on 338 cost profiles
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