Materials, tools, and a guide
All materials and supplies are provided. Every skill level is welcome — complete beginners finish one piece during the session.
Hand-building for kids under 9.
Private Lessons & Events
Make something together.
You bring your people — we'll bring the fun & the clay.
One-on-one time with an instructor, or a private session for your group — birthdays, team outings, bachelorettes, or an afternoon with the family. Tell us what you have in mind and we'll follow up to book it.
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Three Ways In
A lesson, a package, or a whole party.
It all happens in our studio with one of our instructors.
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One-on-one
Private Lessons
Focused instruction at your own pace, on the wheel or at the hand-building table. Book solo or bring one other person. Customizable to fit all ages.
See lesson pricing → Five lessons Lesson PackagesA five-lesson package with an instructor matched to your level — plus full-day studio access with every lesson.
See the package → For your group Private EventsA two-hour private session for four or more — birthdays, team outings, showers, celebrations. We handle clay, tools, and instruction.
See how events run → Not sure yet Just have questions?Send us what you're picturing — group size, rough dates, the occasion — and we'll tell you what fits.
Ask us → Before you book How it worksFour steps from inquiry to pickup — what we provide, what to wear, and when your finished work comes home.
What to expect →
Private Lessons
One-on-one, at your pace.
An hour with an instructor on the wheel or at the hand-building table — customizable to fit all ages. Clay, tools, glazing, and firing are included, and your finished work is ready for pickup about 3–5 weeks after your session.
Lesson rates
- One-hour lesson (1 person)$90
- One-hour lesson (2 people)$130
- Additional 30 minutes+$45
- Additional hour+$75
Looking for a series instead of a single session? See the 5-lesson package.
Private Events
Bring the whole group.
Host a memorable two-hour private ceramics party for 4–12 people — perfect for family gatherings, friends' nights out, or team-building events.
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Glazing & firing, handled
At the end of your session you'll choose from a range of glazes. We take it from there — glazing, firing, and a note when your work is ready.
Turnaround 3–5 weeks.
10% for groups of 8+
Added to bills for parties of eight or more, and passed directly to your instructor.
- 48+ hours beforeFull refund
- Within 48 hours50% refund
Four to twelve people, two hours, one very good mess.
Event rates
- Per person (minimum of 4 people)$85
- Per person, groups of 8 or more$80
A 10% gratuity is added for groups of 8 or more, and goes directly to your instructor.
Lesson Packages
Five lessons, one journey.
Our 5-Lesson Private Package is a comprehensive ceramics journey — five one-hour private lessons tailored to your skill level and interests, each with full-day studio access so you have time to practice between sessions.
The full picture What the five-lesson package includes
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
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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.
Beginner to advanced
All materials and supplies are included — we provide everything you need. Come with a project in mind or nothing at all.
Measured as width × length × height.
How to schedule it
- Finish within3 months
- Lessons 1–4Weekly
- Lesson 52 weeks later
That gap before the fifth is where it clicks.
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
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.
- Cancel 24+ hours aheadFull refund
- Cancel within 24 hours50% refund
To reschedule, email erin@gbclayhouse.com or call (626) 791-9220 at least 24 hours before your lesson. For lessons tailored to kids, email Erin or send the inquiry form below.
Inquire
Let's get it on the calendar.
Lessons, packages, and parties all start here. Send us the details and we'll follow up by email to find a date and get you booked.
Tell us what you're planning.
Everything's optional except your name and email — the more you can tell us, the faster we can confirm.
How It Works
What to expect.
No experience needed, and nothing to bring but closed-toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting clay on.
Step 1
Send your inquiry
Tell us the occasion, your group size, and a few dates that could work. We'll reply by email with availability and hold a time for you.
Step 2
Confirm and pay
Once we've settled on a date, payment confirms the booking. Private events are billed per guest at your final headcount.
Step 3
Come make
Arrive a few minutes early. Your instructor covers the basics, then everyone makes — usually a cup, a bowl, or a small vessel. Clay, tools, and aprons are provided.
Step 4
We fire, you pick up
We trim, glaze, and fire everything for you. Turnaround is about 3–5 weeks — we get it done as quickly as we can, and we'll let you know when your pieces are ready for pickup.
Questions about accessibility, groups larger than twelve, or bringing food and drink? Ask in your inquiry — we'll work it out with you.
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Other ways in.
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Low commitment
Tasting Menu
Single drop-in sessions — the easiest way to try clay without booking the room.
See drop-ins → Go deeper Six-Week CoursesWeekly instruction plus 40+ hours of open studio, for anyone ready to really learn.
Browse the schedule → For young makers Kids & FamilySunday classes and camps for ages 5 and up, plus parent & child sessions.
Kids & family → Fire & smoke Raku FiringsMonthly outdoor firings — bring bisqueware or make something for the flames.
See upcoming firings → All-in Memberships24/7 studio access, monthly firing allotment, and the community that comes with it.
Learn about membership →