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    Clayroom

    4.6 (47 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Wheelthrowing road rash. Super painful!
    Eubee K.

    Update: the studio reached out to me and were very kind about the situation and appropriately apologetic. Overall, I'd say the people there and my interactions with them were all very pleasant. I'd recommend their classes to others with a note: if the clay feels too sharp, ask for another batch!

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    Karen L.

    I recently took Next Steps with Chris here and wanted to update my review because I'm a huge fan of the new glazes at this studio! Chris and the other instructors that subbed (Jonah & Anika) were great and I feel like I improved a lot in this class. I've never tried making a lidded jar and it was so humbling and fun to try! My cylinders and handles also improved and I made a lot of pieces that I'm really happy with and use every day. My favorites glazes were: - Plum under Koke Yellow on Moroccan Sand - Niji Black under Ling's Green on Electric Brown - Koke Blue under Magical Mist on Moroccan Sand - Colonial White under Purple Haze on Moroccan Sand: Purple Haze isn't food safe so I glazed a vase and the outside of a bowl - Paula's Pink on Moroccan Sand - Ling's Green on Electric Brown/Moroccan Sand - Spanish Brown under Morning Glory Blue on Speckled Buff - Purple under Koke Yellow on Electric Brown

    Little baby pots in progress!
    Heather L.

    Clayroom SOMA has an amazing space for potters & artists! I enrolled in one of their "intro to clay wheel"classes & have absolutely loved it so far! They offer a wide variety of classes - like woodworking, slipcasting, and hand building. They also offer memberships for potters looking for a home base. The space is open and airy and the teachers/staff are so helpful & inviting even during non-class hours. One thing I love about this studio is their long hours, they open at 10am everyday and are open late on the weekends. This gives me a lot of opportunities to go into the studio and practice on my schedule. Easy to reach via email. I can't wait to take more of their classes and will 100% recommend to anyone looking to stretch their creativity!

    Kathy L.

    We had a team building event here and the experience was amazing, educational and hardwork! No experience needed! Who knew a potter's wheel would be such a challenge to learn! Our small group of 5, received a lot of "teacher time" from the wonderful Kelly. She really took the time to teach us about the potter's wheel, showing us how "easy" it is to use. Lesson time with her was amazing!! We were each given aprons and each sat behind a potter's wheel in the room. The wheel was dirty, messy fun & I enjoyed every moment. Following our time on the potter's wheel, we went to another room to learn about sculpting & molding red clay. Another "looks easier than it actually is" activity! Before us, on our table was a 1/2" thick slab of red clay about a foot long. There were all kinds of tools available to cut the clay and cookie cutter type molds, impression patterns & rolling pins to make imprints on the clay. Definitely much cleaner than the potter's wheel, but your hands turn a little red from the clay. We were also given a tour of facility, shown the firing room and Kelly explained the glazing/firing process in the kiln. Overall, this experience was unbelievably fun and we each walked away with multiple pieces of pottery. This is a great place to for hands on clay making.

    Planter, cups, serving dish.
    Catherine R.

    Highly recommended. No experience required. If you have no talent, prior pottery exposure or artistry like myself, take some classes for addictive fun. If you are an expert potter, there are also highly experienced and inspiring students and members. I have never 'potted' before, but started my first beginners class a short 9 months ago. I have continued with the wide variety of classes (missing the occasional session due to travel), but am pleased with noticeable improvement that comes with practice. This is a wonderful studio with lovely staff/teachers and some extremely helpful and encouraging members. The classes are varied and studio open hours are great. They also hold some fantastically fun events!

    Albert P.

    I helped organize a team work offsite here, and we had a great experience! Booking and coordinating with them was easy and seamless. They were able to accommodate our large group (~25). Mostly all of us were new to wheeling throwing and it was a great intro for our 2 hour session. We learned the basic process and techniques were able to make some cool bowls, cups, plates, etc. The instructors were very welcoming and helpful during the instruction and in going around and assisting our group. Looking forward to coming back to pick up our works of art and seeing how our pieces came out.

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    Just finished the 3 boxes beginning woodworking class and enjoyed it immensely. Learnt a bunch and had fun too.

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    another good place for art classes and to make some holiday gifts for family.

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    Love this spot. I've been to a few ceramics studios in the city and by far, this is the most welcoming and personal.

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    Ask the Community - Clayroom

    How's parking in the area? Is it easy to park on week nights or weekend mornings?

    Yes. There is plenty of paid street parking (free after 6pm and on Sunday) in front of Clayroom on 9th, and some free spots along Harrison.

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    Review Highlights - Clayroom

    The open studio hours are generous and accessible, turnaround time for firing and glazing is also super quick.

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    23rd Street Studio - The Studio.

    23rd Street Studio

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    This review is based on my experience with the instructional classes at the studio…read more I'm not an artist but I strive to live in touch with creativity. For a long time, I've made art but struggled with feeling like what I was doing was really creative. Michael, the owner and instructor at the studio, has transformed the way I think about the creative process through the avenue of figure drawing. His classes are the most meaningful part of my week. If you're looking for an instructional class focused on technique for drawing more accurately, this may not be the right place for you. Instead, the classes offer a new connected way of living--engaged with beauty both around you and internal to you. So much of the class is about unlearning not just how you draw but also how you value the creative process. It is the most challenging class I've ever taken and there's no amount of brute force I can apply to get it other than trusting the process and the instructor. Nonetheless, as frustrating as it is, there's nothing else I do that is more rewarding. It takes a lot of effort to strip away your aesthetic value system to get at the core of what you find beautiful, but if the result is a more meaningful existence, then that investment is priceless. Some practical aspects of the instructional sessions. Michael strives to provide only the best models to inspire you not to capture their poses but to feel something in yourself. The medium is stick charcoal and newsprint is available cheaply at the studio. The class is a lengthy commitment of 20 weeks of three-hour sessions but is highly structured and builds on successive lessons. Michael also allows you to make-up classes. Although there is a high upfront cost, for the hours of instruction and model time spread out over the weeks, it's a steal.

    Excellent in all ways: location, furniture, back up supplies, equipment, atmosphere and,…read moreespecially, the models.

    Scintillant Studio - Finished Product!

    Scintillant Studio

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    Mission

    Amazing experience! Adam is the jeweler you want by your side for a unique DIY engagement or…read morewedding band ring from start to finish. The process with him is engaging and fun; he is an excellent teacher with methods that are easy to follow. Adam's experience shines through guiding us beginners, helping to possibly avoid common pitfalls, and he is patient when you miss his queues. Adam approaches his work with joy and integrity, always remembering he's working with people, not simply a transaction. He is transparent about costs. And he is forthright based on his experience. Adam is more than fair and reasonable in all respects. For my wife's engagement ring, which was more complex for a beginner, Adam informed me it would take longer and require more of his hands-on assistance. The result was a stunning, unique piece that my wife and I absolutely love. I can't thank Adam enough for his support and expertise in making this happen! I wish there was a better-than 5-star option! This is a way to be a human and do business, well done Adam!

    Took classes here for several terms / years, and stopped going in Feb 2026. Most of the teachers…read moreare great (shoutout Jenny and Ryan), except the owner Adam. He repeatedly was rude, condescending, and belittling to me when I asked for help (umm... who's gonna tell him it's a school?!?) He also found it appropriate to make a racist joke to me (called my keffiyeh, a "terrorist rag"), and often made sexual jokes, in a room full of women. When I texted and emailed about my issues, Adam ignored me. No response (and have the receipts for it). I disputed my class charges to which he did not fight... but was majorly disappointed in my experiences overall. Would not go back nor recommend.

    The Center for Creative Exploration: Intuitive Painting SF

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    Glen Park

    I just completed a 4 week intuitive painting course with Claudia yesterday & it's been interesting…read more& powerful experience. I initially found the center through an instagram ad that was advertising their free open studio & decided to check it out. The intuitive painting course is not your typical course. The focus is being in community, learning to listen in & lean into your own intuition & creativity. There's no formal technique, no critiques or comments, but there is a lot of guidance & prompts to help you tap into your creative spirit. The goal is to create a painting from within & quiet the inner critic. It's about the process of letting go of "perfection" & to be create whatever comes up. It may sound a little woo-woo but the beauty of this process is that there's no right or wrong or good or bad painting - it's about your experience. If you're still unsure, I'd recommend dropping into a class to see what it's about. I definitely plan to take more classes in the new year.

    I've taken a weekend intensive with Stewart Cubley and Erika Jenssen as well as a 4-week (8…read morecalendar weeks, on/off every other week) intuitive painting class. Prior to picking up the brush here, I had dabbled in a paint and sip here and there, a doodle once in a while, but it had been a while since I had really sat down and committed myself to making a piece of art. Sitting down in front of a blank canvas with no prompt, subject, or directions to go off was intimidating, and vastly rewarding. I've learned to trust my first impulse, let go of worrying if something looks "right" (hint: it never does, no matter how hard I try :^) ), and ultimately embrace whatever's coming up. Of course, something new happens every class - every stroke, even - and the process continues. I'm grateful to have the structured series plus the option to drop in on an adhoc basis to continue my work. Thanks Stewart, Erika, and CCE! :)

    Clayroom - artclasses - Updated May 2026

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