Matched to you — or a new one each time
We pair you with the instructor who best fits your level and the techniques you want. Prefer variety? Work with a different one each session; each brings their own expertise and teaching style.
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5-Lesson Private Package
Five lessons, one journey.
A comprehensive ceramics journey, tailored to you.
Five one-hour private lessons, matched to your skill level and interests — each with full-day studio access so you have time to practice and refine between sessions. Wheel or hand-building, beginner to advanced.
What's Included
The full picture.
Immerse yourself in five one-hour private lessons, tailored to your skill level and interests — each with full-day studio access, so there's time to practice and refine between sessions.
Lessons5 × 1 hour
Studio accessFull day, each lesson
Work limit1,200 cu in
TechniquesWheel or hand-building
Beginner to advanced
All materials and supplies are included — we provide everything you need. Come with a project in mind or nothing at all.
Work limit of 1,200 cu in, measured as width × length × height.
Glazing & firing, handled
At the end of each lesson you'll choose from a range of glazes. We handle the glazing and firing, and let you know when your work is ready for pickup.
Turnaround roughly 3–5 weeks.
Practice between sessions
Every lesson comes with full-day studio access — stay after your hour to keep working, or come back later that day to refine what you started.
Pricing & Scheduling
Two sizes, one rhythm.
5-Lesson Private Package
Five one-hour lessons, paired with the instructor who best matches your level and the techniques you want to learn.
- Package for one$400
- Package for two$600
Full-day studio access with every lesson. Glazing and firing included — turnaround is roughly 3–5 weeks.
Scheduling your package
- Complete the package within3 months
- Lessons 1–4Weekly
- Lesson 52 weeks later
Consecutive weekly lessons with a two-week gap before the fifth give you the most progress — that last session is where everything comes together.
Good to know
Lessons are private and customizable to fit all ages. For a package tailored to a kid, email Erin or mention it in the form below.
- Cancel 24+ hours aheadFull refund
- Cancel within 24 hoursNo refund
To reschedule a lesson, email erin@gbclayhouse.com or call (626) 791-9220 at least 24 hours before. Full cancellation policy →
How it works
Inquiry to pickup.
Step 1
Send the form
Tell us your level, what you want to learn, and the days that work. We'll reply by email with an instructor match and availability.
Step 2
Confirm and pay
Payment confirms the package and your first lesson date.
Step 3
Five lessons, three months
Weekly for four, then a two-week gap before the fifth. Stay and practice after each one.
Step 4
We fire, you pick up
You glaze, we fire. About 3–5 weeks later we let you know it's ready.
Request a package.
Only name and email are required — the more you share, the faster we confirm.