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Good Dirt LA

4.7 (106 reviews)
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Just thrown on the wheel
Crystal K.

Good Dirt LA was one of my favorite finds during the pandemic. During this time they did offer outdoor classes which was lovely. I started with the 6 week bootcamp which I did twice just to really understand the process and get more practice. The positive of doing the bootcamp is that you get to experience it all from hand building, throwing, trimming, and glazing. After bootcamp I switched over to creative time to continue creating where you can use the wheel, the tools, and all the glaze and paint options. You can book online and the pricing varies based on which package or class structure you select. The teachers there that I've encountered (Oliver, Kelly, Aram, Milly) are friendly, supportive, knowledgeable, & patient. The owner Lina, is one of the kindest souls I've ever met, she has a passion for her business and truly cares about her customers. You'll see her popping into the studio or working and she's always happy to give pointers and advice as well. She cares about the community and has given scholarships to students as well as taking part in projects. If you want to support they do sell cute hats at the studio! Lina and the teachers also sell some of their beautiful creations so if you're on the lookout for a hand made beautiful gift this is a spot you can keep your eye on. After a long period away I did try an intro class for a refresher where you get to throw two pieces and learn about basics of wheel throwing. For someone who is curious about pottery and wants a little taste, the intro class is a great way to get a taste. The downside to the intro class is that you don't get to trim or glaze your pieces. They'll glaze the pieces for you. One color per item from a limited selection. I personally recommend doing the 6 week bootcamp to get the full scope of the pottery experience. Parking: They do have parking at the back of the studio which is really nice and convenient. They also have street parking in front of the studio which is another option.

Heeju S.

I honestly had the best time at Good Dirt LA. I took the 1 time wheel throwing class, which was 2 hours and included making two objects (1lbs and 1.5lbs). The instructor was very helpful (my class was taught by Lana, I think was her name) and I am thinking about signing up for the 6-week course that they offer. Once our little projects dry, they'll dip paint it for us, which we had 4 colors to choose from, and it'll be fired up and ready to pick up in several weeks. I am so excited to see how they'll turn out. Highly recommend trying out the 1 time class if you are curious about ceramics and wheel throwing!

My very first pieces from the one-time wheel throwing class.
Ann L.

I took a 6-week Bootcamp course with Mariano. He is an awesome instructor! Very encouraging and nice. I am going to continue with a 6-week mixed level course next month. So excited!! Hoping to make nice pieces for my family.

Amazing work from Good Dirt LA. We have a blast of a shoot for USPS and her hero plates where beautiful and perfect. HAppy client, above any

Expectacular work from Good Dirt LA. We produced a commercial for USPS and were in need of a set of plates ith a unique design. Good Dirt LA work was above expectations the plates looks beautiful and client was impress about the final product. Thanks again for the amazing collaboration!!

Kaitlin W.

Such a fun time for my first time throwing clay! And I had an amazing instructor. Highly recommend!

Jae L.

$75 per person for 2 hrs semi private class which included instructions on whee throw pottery, and 2 pieces (done in -3 weeks with color of ur choice) Our instructor Luke who was very informative, patient, and thorough! Studio is bright, clean, and plenty of resources/supplies. Would recommend this class to anyone! Cant wait to get membership. ***seems like they will be closed as precautionary action regarding COVID-19

Maria B.

An amazing, supportive place to learn or refine your creative side with clay. This is what I tell my friends, when I share with them, where I have been spending my evenings. I knew nothing about pottery or working with clay, when I stepped into my first class at Good Dirt LA. Nick, our first teacher, had such an easy going laid back approach to teaching, I picked it up pretty quickly. He was great about sharing the nuances of the different clays, and how each one was different for the medium we were studying. Class went so quickly when he was teaching. I felt so comfortable by my third or fourth class. They provide all of the tools and supplies needed to throw clay or hand build something. Glazing was AAAMMMAAZZZIIINNNGGG,!!! You coat your pottery in something that looks one color and after it is fired, WOW!!! It was like Christmas every time we went into the studio. I took a second course with Sachi. Her teaching style was so very encouraging..when I was tempted to give up or trash a project, she would say so confidently, "keep going! It looks great" or gave encouragement from her spot, and I grew. Quickly and confidently. I was throwing so many more pots than I thought I would. I can't wait to start my "creative time" this fall. I get to spend more time doing what relaxes me and boosts my self esteem. The whole place is such a safe, encouraging and uplifting creative space. Try it out. You won't regret it.

I love this place!! My friend bought us a one time session as a birthday gift for me. I've been wanting to try pottery for awhile but was nervous to get started. Our instructor Lana was incredible! She was kind and funny and made it easy to ask questions along the way! She made us feel confident with our pieces even though we messed up along the way. Overall it was a really fun and engaging class and I hope to sign up for the 6 week course in the near future!

*Hair is down only for photos! Good Dirt LA requires all hair to be pulled back for classes/sessions.

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I had so much fun here I left wanting to go back again. The instructor was very helpful and even the imperfect pieces came out really cool.

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