Why Choose Clay By The Bay?
The Perfect Space to Create
Work in San Francisco’s largest and most beautiful pottery studio, designed to inspire creativity and connection.
Beginner-Friendly Classes
Never touched clay before? That’s okay! Our step-by-step guidance makes pottery fun and easy for everyone.
Therapeutic & Relaxing
Feel stress melt away as you shape clay with your hands. Pottery is the perfect antidote to today’s fast-paced world.
Take Home Your Masterpiece
Leave each class with a tangible, lasting creation you’ll be proud to show off.
Choose Your Perfect Class and Start Creating Today!
What Our Students Are Saying
I’ve taken two 6-week classes at Clay by the Bay, and it’s been a wonderful experience.
The instructors are thoughtful and extremely knowledgeable. I seriously look forward to class as the highlight of my week. Also, getting to go into the studio outside of class time is also a huge perk because it’s such a positive environment. Crimson is an incredible teacher and brings such great energy to her craft and her students.
Julia Eger
I did the 6 week course and it was WELL worth the money. Definitely take advantage of studio hours. The staff was great. Alex Colombino was our instructor and he was super nice and down to earth. Highly recommend the course and working with Alex.
Garrett Biel
Super fun class with Crimson! Had a great time today, would recommend taking a class with her again. She was helpful, patient and fun. The studio was great, tons of folks and lots of space to create. Would definitely come back.
Megan Hughes
Love love love CBTB!! Crimson, Eleanor, and the gang are so helpful and kind — so patient with me and my 1000 questions! Highly recommend!!
Katie McMurray
I took intro to pottery with Crimson and highly recommend it! Crimson was very patient and encouraging. She was happy to answer any questions and focuses a lot on the decorating stage in pottery which was fun to learn about. She also seemed genuinely interested in making sure everyone had a great experience.
In general I have found the studio to be a great environment, every was is super helpful for beginners like me.Paige S
I took the Into to Pottery Wheel course. I enjoyed it and learned so much that I am continuing with the Next Steps course! My instructor Ricky was fantastic! Very kind, knowledgeable, answered endless questions and gave great tips and advice. His demos were easy to follow and understand as he is a great communicator and covered everything in great detail.
And I love the studio! I use it as often as I can to practice and create! As a student - you get access to it every day of the week! I’m so happy that I found this place and discovered this hobby of mine ☺️Santa Rimsevica
What’s Included in Your First Pottery Class?
Each class is designed to make pottery fun, accessible, and rewarding for everyone. Here’s what you’ll experience:
Hands-on guidance from expert instructors.
All materials provided — just bring yourself!
A relaxed, ego-free environment where creativity thrives.
Your own handcrafted pottery piece to take home.