"Hands on Clay" at Rincon Pottery

Have you ever wondered what goes into making a hand-made piece of pottery?
At Rincón Pottery you'll have the chance to find out. Whether you choose to try your hand at the wheel or prefer to hand-build a masterpiece you can treasure, Rincón Pottery offers you a friendly, professional and tranquil environment to get your "Hands on Clay".

As we are a working studio, workshops are by appointment only so that we can ensure that the studio is ready for your use. For the duration of your workshop you will have the studio to yourself and I will work with you to make sure that you get the most out of your clay experience.

Call today to book your workshop or for more information.

"Hands on Clay" Wheel Throwing Experience

Duration: 1 hour        Max. Nr. of Participants: 4        Minimum Age: 10

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to throw on the potter's wheel?
Here's your chance to learn the basics of wheel throwing and have some fun!

Due to the nature of wheel throwing, there isn't enough time in a short session to finish a piece, so please note that work created in this session cannot be kept.

"Hands on Clay" Complete Experience

Duration: 2.5 hours        Max. Nr. of Participants: 4        Minimum Age: 10

This is THE workshop for those curious about the wheel who are also interested in completing a clay project. You will receive instruction in both hand-building and wheel-throwing. You will then choose to complete one of 3 different hand-building projects. Alternatively, you can spend the entire time on the wheel and choose to keep one favorite creation. A variety of sprigs, stamps and under-glazes are available for you to decorate your work.

After you leave, your clay masterpiece will be carefully dried and fired. Please note that the firing process puts stress on the clay and while we take every possible care, we cannot guarantee that your piece will survive the firing process unscathed.

Finished work is usually fired within 4-6 weeks and will then be available for pickup or can be shipped to you at home via USPS Priority Mail (shipping charges extra, typically $10-$15 per shipping address).

"Hands on Clay" Memo Plate Session

Duration: 1 hour        Max. Nr. of Participants: 6        Suitable for all Ages

Have fun with friends and family and create special gifts for the holidays or for a special occasion. In this one hour session you will make your very own plates full of memories, or "Memoplates" as we like to call them!

We provide everything you need to make these completely functional 5 inch square hand-built plates. Using stamps, shells, corals and colored underglazes you will be able to create your own unique masterpieces. Make a MemoPlate...

* As a unique gift for the grandparents this holiday season
* To mark the arrival of a new baby (e.g. baby hand and foot prints)
* To commemorate a special occasion (e.g. birthday, anniversary or honeymoon)
* For use during a special event (e.g. a ring plate for your wedding)
* Just to have fun!

Book a session for yourself or bring a group of friends.
The cost is $25 per plate, with a minimum of $50
(i.e. 2 plates) per 1 hour session. This includes all materials, glazes and firings (shipping charges extra, typically $10-$15 per shipping address).

Clay takes time to dry and fire. Plates are usually ready 4 weeks after the date of the workshop.

General Workshop Information

* As a certified artisan, Rincón Pottery is a sales tax free zone!
* Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. No pets please.
* Please wear clothes (and shoes) that you don't mind getting dirty.
* We encourage taking pictures and videos, so don't forget your camera!

Click here to see photos from previous workshops.