Upcoming Classes
Lizzy Eichorn manages all classes offered at Monterey Clay Studio through this site.
We offer 8-week classes, monthly open studio memberships, and workshops in wheel throwing and handbuilding.
8-Week classes
The next 8-week session will run from the week of Oct 19 to the week of Dec 14 (no class week of Nov 23). Registration will be released the week of Sept 21. Cost is $400, payment plan available. Below is the current schedule of classes for reference:
Monday AM Wheel: 10am -12:30pm, Monday PM Wheel: 5:30-8pm, Tuesday AM Wheel: 10am-12:30pm, Tuesday PM Wheel 4:30-7pm, Wednesday AM Handbuilding: 9am-11:30am, Wednesday PM Wheel 5:30-8pm, Thursday PM Wheel 5:30-8pm.
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Available Workshops
Play with Clay (Wheel Throwing) - Friday 9/18/26
A two-hour wheel throwing experience for beginners to try out wheel throwing. No pieces are kept or fired. Come have some fun! This class will be taught by Rebecca.
Class Limit: 8 Participants
*For ages 18+. All levels welcome.
SOLD OUT. Sign up for the waitlist under WAITLISTS on our booking page (link below).
Price: $75
Spooky Mug Workshop (Handbuilding) - Friday 9/25/26
Create a functional mug with a spooky twist using slabs of clay, texture tools, templates, and Halloween-themed decorations OR two incense ghosts! Students will create their own mug and choose a glaze. Staff will glaze and fire the mugs, which will be ready for pickup a few weeks after class. Taught by Mia.
Class Limit: 8 Participants
*For ages 18+. All levels welcome.
Sign up on our Booking Page (link below) under Handbuilding Workshops.
Price: $140
Wall Altars Workshop (Handbuilding) - Friday 10/2/2026
Create your own wall altar out of clay! Learn to use slabs of clay to make a hanging altar large enough to accomodate crystals, shells, and small candles. Students will pick a glaze and staff will glaze and fire the pieces, which will be ready for pickup a few weeks after class. This class will be taught by Mia.
Class Limit: 8 Participants
*For ages 18+. All levels welcome.
Sign up on our booking page under Handbuilding Workshops (link below).
Price: $150
Play with Clay (Wheel Throwing) - Friday 10/9/26
A two-hour wheel throwing experience for beginners to try out wheel throwing. No pieces are kept or fired. Come have some fun! This class will be taught by Rebecca.
Class Limit: 8 Participants
*For ages 18+. All levels welcome.
Sign up on our Booking Page (link below) under Throwing Workshops.
Price: $75
Charcuterie Board Workshop (Handbuilding) - Friday 10/23/26
Create your own charcuterie board out of clay! We will present techniques to create a wavy charcuterie board using a slab of speckled clay. Students will pick a glaze and staff will glaze and fire the pieces, which will be ready for pickup a few weeks after class. Taught by Mia.
Class Limit: 8 Participants
*For ages 18+. All levels welcome.
Sign up on our booking page under Handbuilding Workshops (link below).
Price: $150
Taper Candle Holder Workshop (Handbuilding) - Friday 11/6/26
Learn to form and connect slabs of clay and/or pinch pot forms to create a functional set of taper candle holders! Students may create up to four candle holders (two sets) and will choose a glaze. Projects will be ready for pickup a few weeks after class after being fired. Taught by Mia.
Class Limit: 8 Participants
*For ages 18+. All levels welcome.
Sign up on our Booking Page (link below) under Handbuilding Workshops.
Price: $140
Throw & Trim (Wheel Workshop) - Saturday 11/7/26 & Sunday 11/8/26
This is a two-part wheel throwing and trimming workshop. You'll learn how to throw bowls on Saturday (6:00pm-8:30pm) and trim your pieces on Sunday (6:00pm-8:30pm). You'll pick your favorite two pieces to have fired. Students will select a glaze and staff will glaze and fire the pieces for you, which will be ready for pickup a few weeks after class. This class will be taught by Rebecca.
Please note: due to limited time, the group will focus on making functional, good quality bowls that you’ll be proud of. Complex projects with attachments are beyond the scope of this workshop :).
Class Limit: 8 Participants
*For ages 18+. All levels welcome.
Sign up on our Booking Page (link below) under Throwing Workshops.
Price: $189
Play with Clay (Wheel Throwing) - Friday 11/13/26
A two-hour wheel throwing experience for beginners to try out wheel throwing. No pieces are kept or fired. Come have some fun! This class will be taught by Lizzy.
Class Limit: 8 Participants
*For ages 18+. All levels welcome.
Sign up on our Booking Page (link below) under Throwing Workshops.
Price: $75
Holiday Ornament Workshop (Handbuilding) - Friday 11/27/26
Make up to 10 handmade holiday ornaments from scratch and take them home in time for the holidays! Students will use texture tools, cookie cutters, and wonderglaze to make and decorate their own, unique ornaments. All materials included. Ornaments will be ready for pickup a couple weeks after class. Come have some fun and get in the holiday spirit! This class will be taught by Mia.
Class Limit: 8 Participants
*For ages 18+. All levels welcome.
Sign up on our booking page (link below) under Handbuilding Workshops.
Price: $140
Play with Clay (Wheel Throwing) - Saturday 11/28/26
A two-hour wheel throwing experience for beginners to try out wheel throwing. No pieces are kept or fired. Come have some fun! This class will be taught by Lizzy.
Class Limit: 8 Participants
*For ages 18+. All levels welcome.
Sign up on our Booking Page (link below) under Throwing Workshops.
Price: $75
Play with Clay (Wheel Throwing) - Sunday 11/29/26
A two-hour wheel throwing experience for beginners to try out wheel throwing. No pieces are kept or fired. Come have some fun! This class will be taught by Lizzy.
Class Limit: 8 Participants
*For ages 18+. All levels welcome.
Sign up on our Booking Page (link below) under Throwing Workshops.
Price: $75
Play with Clay (Wheel Throwing) - Friday 12/11/26
A two-hour wheel throwing experience for beginners to try out wheel throwing. No pieces are kept or fired. Come have some fun! This class will be taught by Rebecca.
Class Limit: 8 Participants
*For ages 18+. All levels welcome.
Sign up on our Booking Page (link below) under Throwing Workshops.
Price: $75
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All classes are hosted at Monterey Clay Studio.
