Classes for Adults & Teens
We welcome adults and teens (ages 12+) to our in-studio classes for wheel throwing and hand building. Our friendly instructors and cozy atmosphere create a relaxed, fun environment. Enjoy the magic of working with clay—there’s no pressure to make the perfect pot. Good Dirt LA emphasizes artistic self-discovery and being present in the process!
Class fees cover instruction, clay, glaze, firing, and studio tool use. Wear comfortable clothes, trim nails, remove jewelry, tie back long hair, and optionally bring an apron. We'll handle the rest!
Click the links below or scroll down to learn more about our current offerings in the studio.
One-Time Classes
We offer regularly scheduled One-Time Classes throughout the week. All levels welcome, no experience necessary. We guarantee that you will make something special and have fun doing it! After the class, our staff will glaze the pieces in a color of your choosing and contact you as soon as they are ready to pick up 4–6 weeks later. All materials, tools and firing are included in the course fee.
Intro to Wheel Throwing
$85 per person for a single session
Individual Session Time: 2 hours
Class Size: maximum 6 ppl
Open to ages 12+
Join us for a beginner’s class on the potter’s wheel! No experience needed. This class is perfect for newcomers or anyone wanting to brush up on the basics. Throwing on the wheel is fun, challenging, and relaxing. Our incredible pottery teachers will guide you step by step.
Intro to Hand Building
$85 per person for a single session
Individual Session Time: 2 hours
Class Size: maximum 6 ppl
Open to ages 12+
Pottery is often associated with wheel-throwing, but hand building is the oldest method of working with clay, utilizing only hands and simple tools. In our beginner friendly hand building class, you'll create a project using techniques such as pinching, coiling, and slabs.
Cancellation Policy for One-Time Classes:
No refunds or makeup classes.
You may reschedule your booking or cancel for full credit up until 72 hours before the start of class. Credits do not expire and can be used towards all class offerings at our studio. Please check our studio policies to learn about illness-related cancellations.
6-Week Courses
We offer 6-week courses designed for absolute beginners to advanced students. Each course meets once a week for a 2.5-hour session over the course of six consecutive weeks. Students are given their own personal shelves within the studio for the duration of their course to store their in-process work and retrieve finished pieces. All materials, tools and firing are included in the course fee.
Next 6 week sessions will begin Jan 6th
6-Week Handbuilding Course
6 consecutive sessions
Individual Session Time: 2.5 hours
Class Size: maximum 6 ppl
Open to Ages 12+
$415
6-Week Mixed-Levels Class
6 consecutive sessions
Individual Session Time: 2.5 hours
Class Size: maximum 6 ppl
Open to Ages 12+
$415
6-Week Pottery Boot Camp
6 consecutive sessions
Individual Session Time: 2.5 hours
Class Size: maximum 6 ppl
Open to Ages 12+
$415
4-Week Advanced Wheel Throwing
4 consecutive sessions + practice time
Individual Session Time: 2.5 hours
Class Size: maximum 6 ppl
Open to Ages 18+
$325
Cancellation Policy for 6-Week Courses
No refunds. You may cancel for full credit up until 10 days before the start of class.
One complimentary makeup class per session is included. Makeup classes must be scheduled within the session or during designated makeup times. Please email jordyn.gdla@gmail.com BEFORE your missed class to schedule a makeup. If you can't attend a makeup class during the provided makeup times, you can receive $50 credit for one early cancellation. Credits don’t expire and can be used for any classes at our studio. *Advanced-wheel series does not include makeup classes.
Do you have prior experience and want a flexible way to practice independently in the studio?
Click below for more information about Independent Creative Time!
