Upcoming Classes
Lizzy Eichorn manages all classes offered at Monterey Clay Studio through this site.

Play with Clay (Wheel Throwing) - Sunday 10/26/25
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 Jess.
Sign up on our booking page under Throwing Workshops (link below).
Class Limit: 8 Participants
*For ages 18+. All levels welcome.
Price: $75
SOLD OUT. Sign up for the waitlist on our booking page under WAITLISTS (link below).

7-Wk ALL LEVELS Wheel Class Monday Nights w/ Lizzy (5:30PM-8:00PM)
This wheel throwing class runs for seven weeks and meets once per week on Monday nights from 5:30PM-8PM. There will be NO CLASS the week of November 24th. Learn how to make functional ceramic art on the potter’s wheel including mugs, cups, bowls, vases, jars and more!
For all levels: open to beginning and returning students.
Class Limit: 8 Participants
*All materials except for clay are included in eight-week classes. Bags of clay will be available for purchase the first day of class for $30 to $40 + tax.
Generally, one bag of clay (25 lbs) will be enough for eight weeks.
*For ages 18+.
Payment plan option available: 50% deposit to reserve spot, remaining balance charged on Monday during the third week of class.
SOLD OUT. Sign up for the waitlist on our booking page under WAITLISTS (link below).
Price: $307

7-Wk RETURNING Wheel Class Tuesday Mornings w/ Lizzy (10:00AM-12:30PM)
This wheel throwing class runs for seven weeks and meets once per week on Tuesday mornings from 10:00AM-12:30PM. There will be NO CLASS the week of November 24th. A freeform class to help people get better at throwing pottery.
PLEASE NOTE: This class is open to returning Monterey Clay Studio students only.
Class Limit: 8 Participants
*All materials except for clay are included in eight-week classes. Bags of clay will be available for purchase the first day of class for $30 to $40 + tax.
Generally, one bag of clay (25 lbs) will be enough for eight weeks.
*For ages 18+.
Payment plan option available: 50% deposit to reserve spot, remaining balance charged on Monday during the third week of class.
SOLD OUT. Sign up for the waitlist on our booking page under WAITLISTS (link below).
Price: $307

7-Wk RETURNING Wheel Class Tuesday Nights w/ Lizzy (4:30PM-7:00PM)
This wheel throwing class runs for seven weeks and meets once per week on Tuesday nights from 4:30PM-7PM. There will be NO CLASS the week of November 24th. A freeform class to help people get better at throwing pottery.
PLEASE NOTE: This class is open to returning Monterey Clay Studio students only.
Class Limit: 8 Participants
*All materials except for clay are included in eight-week classes. Bags of clay will be available for purchase the first day of class for $30 to $40 + tax.
Generally, one bag of clay (25 lbs) will be enough for eight weeks.
*For ages 18+.
Payment plan option available: 50% deposit to reserve spot, remaining balance charged on Monday during the third week of class.
SOLD OUT. Sign up for the waitlist on our booking page under WAITLISTS (link below).
Price: $307

7-Wk ALL LEVELS Wheel Class Wednesday Mornings w/ Lizzy (10:00AM-12:30PM)
This wheel throwing class runs for seven weeks and meets once per week on Wednesday mornings from 10:00AM-12:30PM. There will be NO CLASS the week of November 24th. Learn how to make functional ceramic art on the potter’s wheel including mugs, cups, bowls, vases, jars and more!
For all levels: open to beginning and returning students.
Class Limit: 8 Participants
*All materials except for clay are included in eight-week classes. Bags of clay will be available for purchase the first day of class for $30 to $40 + tax.
Generally, one bag of clay (25 lbs) will be enough for eight weeks.
*For ages 18+.
Payment plan option available: 50% deposit to reserve spot, remaining balance charged on Monday during the third week of class.
SOLD OUT. Sign up for the waitlist on our booking page under WAITLISTS (link below).
Price: $307

7-Wk ALL LEVELS Wheel Class Wednesday Nights w/ Vanessa (5:30PM-8:00PM)
This wheel throwing class runs for seven weeks and meets once per week on Wednesday nights from 5:30PM-8PM. There will be NO CLASS the week of November 24th. Learn how to make functional ceramic art on the potter’s wheel including mugs, cups, bowls, vases, jars and more!
For all levels: open to beginning and returning students.
Class Limit: 8 Participants
*All materials except for clay are included in eight-week classes. Bags of clay will be available for purchase the first day of class for $30 to $40 + tax.
Generally, one bag of clay (25 lbs) will be enough for eight weeks.
*For ages 18+.
Payment plan option available: 50% deposit to reserve spot, remaining balance charged on Monday during the third week of class.
SOLD OUT. Sign up for the waitlist on our booking page under WAITLISTS (link below).
Price: $307

7-Wk ALL LEVELS Handbuilding Class Thursday Mornings w/ Erica (9:00AM-11:30AM)
This handbuilding class runs for seven weeks and meets once per week on Thursday mornings from 9:00AM-11:30AM. There will be NO CLASS the week of November 24th. Learn to use slabs of clay and other handbuilding techniques to make functional and decorative art (i.e. mugs, vases, trinket trays, candle holders, earrings, etc.).
For all levels: open to beginning and returning students.
Class Limit: 6 Participants
*All materials except for clay are included in multi-week classes. Bags of clay will be available for purchase the first day of class for $30 to $40 + tax.
Generally, one bag of clay (25 lbs) will be enough for eight weeks.
*For ages 18+.
Payment plan option available: 50% deposit to reserve spot, remaining balance charged on Monday during the third week of class.
SOLD OUT. Sign up for the waitlist on our booking page under WAITLISTS (link below).
Price: $307

7-Wk ALL LEVELS Wheel Class Thursday Nights w/ Vanessa (5:30PM-8:00PM)
This wheel throwing class runs for seven weeks and meets once per week on Thursday nights from 5:30PM-8:00PM. There will be NO CLASS the week of November 24th. Learn how to make functional ceramic art on the potter’s wheel including mugs, cups, bowls, vases, jars and more!
For all levels: open to beginning and returning students.
Class Limit: 8 Participants
*All materials except for clay are included in eight-week classes. Bags of clay will be available for purchase the first day of class for $30 to $40 + tax.
Generally, one bag of clay (25 lbs) will be enough for eight weeks.
*For ages 18+.
Payment plan option available: 50% deposit to reserve spot, remaining balance charged on Monday during the third week of class.
SOLD OUT. Sign up for the waitlist on our booking page under WAITLISTS (link below).
Price: $307

Charcuterie Board Workshop (Handbuilding) - Saturday 11/8/25
Create your own charcuterie board out of clay! Lizzy (instructor) will present various techniques to create a 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 couple weeks after class.
This class is being co-hosted by Coastal Connect, a local women’s group.
Coastal Connect is a local women’s community that brings women together to uplift and support one another’s passions while enjoying all that the Monterey Peninsula has to offer. Subscribe to their email list online (https://www.coastalconnectmty.com/connect) and follow on Instagram @coastalconnect.mty for updates!
Snacks and drinks provided with class fee. Open to women ages 18+ after joining Coastal Connect email list. All materials included. All levels of experience welcome.
Class Limit: 20 Participants
Sign up on our booking page under Handbuilding Workshops (link below).
Price: $150

Play with Clay (Wheel Throwing) - Sunday 11/23/25
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 Jess.
Class Limit: 8 Participants
*For ages 18+. All levels welcome.
Sign up on our booking page under Throwing Workshops (link below).
Price: $75

Holiday Ornament Workshop (Handbuilding) - Friday 12/5/25
Make up to 10 handmade 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 ornaments. All materials included. Ornaments will be ready for pickup a couple weeks after class with ribbon for hanging them provided. This class will be taught by Jess. Come have some fun and get in the holiday spirit!
Class Limit: 8 Participants
*For ages 18+. All levels welcome.
Sign up on our booking page under Handbuilding Workshops (link below).
Price: $125

Play with Clay (Wheel Throwing) - Sunday 12/14/25
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 Jess.
Class Limit: 8 Participants
*For ages 18+. All levels welcome.
Sign up on our booking page under Throwing Workshops (link below).
Price: $75
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All classes are hosted at Monterey Clay Studio.