This is the place in Santa Fe where throwing pottery happens. I experienced a pottery wheel for the first time. WARNING: This can become addictive!! They offer a taste of this once a month for a minimum amount AND all the monies they collect that night (yes it's held in the early evening) goes to a local charity. Plenty of instructors are there to help your hands produce pottery beauty. Not to worry if you are unsure of your pottery skills. By the end of the evening, you will leave with a new kind of pride. A very inexpensive way to dabble in pottery. Best news is there are plenty of classes to make you into the pottery master you always wished read more

Love this place! I'm taking a a beginners hand building pottery class. It's a weekly series for 7 weeks, and it's been so fun! Tiff, our instructor, is fantastic. She's super knowledgeable and helpful during our classes, and adapts the class to our projects. The space is quite big, and has a very nice atmosphere. You can bring food/drinks while you're in the studio, and you can even get some snacks/drinks while you're there. Dogs also roam the studio while their owners are working. Paseo donates a ton of money to local charities which is so sweet. They're a non-profit and you can "vote" on where you want the money to go. I'll probably take another class here. So fun! read more

We just wrapped up our first pottery wheel experience at Paseo Pottery with two great teachers, Jordan and Emma Jo. Our clay truly had a mind of its own. Instead of an elegant bowl or vase, we ended up with lopsided blobs. We definitely got our daily dose of laughter and a new appreciation for the real ceramic artists of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Can't wait to try this again! read more

This is a great place to get your hands in clay - beginner or expert. Nice people and welcoming studio. I'll be back.

My mom and I took a class here with Chris. We were a little weary signing up with the price but the cost goes to charity and it was SO FUN! Chris was such an awesome teacher and really great to talk to. We were able to attempt to make our own pottery as many times as we could in the two hours we were there. I said attempt because it's actually really difficult! I highly recommend taking a class at Paseo, especially with Chris! Such a fun day! read more

Paseo Pottery - Art Galleries Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

After watching "The Great Pottery Throwdown" on HBOMax, I thought I just really need to try this! We signed up for the 2 hour Experience on a Saturday morning. It was really a private couples class since no one else came. Christopher was a superb teacher and started with great demo of throwing on the wheel. He made it look so easy, and when I first tried it with the advice he shared, it was! Instead of taking our dried pieces home, we opted to smash them back to a clay ball to be created into something again (which was also therapeutic). Thoroughly enjoyed the time there and will be back. Did I mention 100% of profits are donated to charity?? read more

Paseo Pottery - Creations pre-smashing - Art Galleries Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

The shop has some beautiful pieces made by local artists. It's worth a visit to find beautiful, one of a kind ceramics. We took a wheel class. It was so fun and informative. We got lots of time after our lesson to play and experiment with what we learned. It was a great experience. I highly recommend it. Our instructor was super friendly and infinitely helpful. On top of all of that, Paseo donates their profits to charities that you, the customer, gets input on choosing. It's a really special place. read more

I took a pottery class with my family earlier this year. The instructor kept struggling with my name throughout the evening, and kept calling me something else. That would have been fine if he didn't inscribe and fire that same wrong name into both of the pottery pieces I made. I did like how they donate to charities and let you choose which ones you prefer. However it took away from the experience a bit, as it would be nice to have created something with my name on it, not someone else's. read more

A friend and I did the one time Pottery Throwing class to try it out and had an excellent time. Ben, our instructor, was fantastic and showed us how to go through the basic process, gave us a tour of the studio and gallery. We had a wonderful experience all the way around and plan to do the longer 7 week class soon. read more

We were so happy that Angela added this class and made it possible for us to have this amazing family experience! It was awesome to immerse ourselves in the culture and heritage of beautiful Santa Fe, NM, in such a unique way. We had so much fun with Lindsay, our instructor. She was so sweet, helpful and patient with all of us! ( She is a rockstar ) We are so excited to get our creations back and see the finished product. It is also great to know that all the proceeds go to local charities. We highly recommend that everyone does this during your visit to the Land of Enchantment! read more

We scheduled a class while visiting Santa Fe and had a great time! The instructor was very friendly and helpful and we really enjoyed the whole experience. It was a nice bonus to know that Paseo Pottery is a nonprofit that serves local communities. We purchased some beautiful pieces from the studito take home as souvenirs. read more

Whether you want to play in the clay for a couple hours and have a wheel throwing experience or you want to work on pieces for weeks/months, this is the place. I'm so happy I found this pottery studio. This is my favorite place in Santa Fe, and if you've been here you know that's saying something. I'm having a blast playing in the clay. There are a lot of nice students and knowledgable instructors. It's very welcoming. Check it out. read more

Whether you want a one-time "experience" or ongoing class (wheel or hand-building) Paseo Pottery is a perfect choice. Staff (mostly volunteers) and other potters are friendly, welcoming and helpful! It's a fun, happy experience. If you give it a try, you'll want to come back for more! Also, a super gallery where you find a wide variety of handmade pottery at all price points. And a uniquely admirable feature: profits, after expenses are covered, are given to charity. read more

Wandered into this lovely shop a month ago when I walked past and happened to see the sign out the front. While I was in there browsing, Angela informed me that they were having a class at 1pm. I had a couple of hours free during my day so I returned and had a fantastic time! It was my first time making pottery and using a wheel and it was a blast. Angela was a fantastic teacher and Adair was a wonderful assistant. There was only 2 other students in the class so it almost felt like a private class. In 2 hours I made two bowls and a kind of dodgy cup, and I'm so happy I was able to attend. As well as being a great experience, they donate their profits to local charities as well as Angela and Adair donating their time so it's a very worth while place to experience some hands on pottery time or to buy some of the beautiful items that they have in store. read more

woohoo!! first timer a week ago- took a class w my daughter and parents- we did both the wheel throwing and the rolling/stamping types of pottery and thought it was amazing how nice and friendly everyone was. The class itself was well worth the money and time, and the way they made the wheel approachable was a revelation for many of us who attended. It's also very cool that the artist's own work is available for sale, i found many beautiful pieces that were reasonably priced and will be great gifts. thanks, keep up the great work!! read more

This class was a great intro to wheel throwing pots. Simple clear instructions to follow and we each made two bowls to enjoy. Great workshop!! read more

We absolutely loved our experience here. Angela was our instructor for the 2 hour private pottery class, and under her guidance we were magically able to create a few masterpieces! I loved the idea that the instructors are all volunteers, so the proceeds from the classes go to a charity. Angela mentioned they've been able to donate -+$20,000 over the last couple years... freaking AMAZING! We get to keep the pieces we made, too -- they'll take a few weeks to 'bake' before they ship them to us since we were there visiting. You can also go in to peruse/purchase handmade mugs, plates, bowls, and probably literally anything else you can make with clay. Awesome experience, awesome people, and awesome cause. We will be back! read more

Paseo Pottery - Private 2-hour pottery class - Art Galleries Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Christopher of Paseo Pottery was an awesome, patient, funny and attentive teacher. It was a great experience to have in Santa Fe and we will be definitely coming back to take another class. Can't wait until my artwork comes in the mail! read more

Cute, cute, cute. I love walking through this store, which is walking distance from the plaza. It is between the plaza and the railyard. They have some really nice things inside. They also have a donation area out front with pieces, which is where I got this super cute plate. They offer classes, which I will be taking soon. Great find while in Santa Fe. read more

A wonderful find and pottery concept. A great variety of fine pieces done by great artists at reasonable prices. In addition , it is a welcoming spot to learn a new hobby. Classes are small enough to accommodate instruction and you leave your piece with them to glaze and fire - such fun, so creative. Several classes throughout the month- get on their mailing list. It is unusual to find this much going on for the sake of charity and it is a fabulous concept to consider in this city. Price of classes and all purchases help local non- profits - plus you have a good time contributing. It is a win-win. Marie C read more

I really enjoyed Lauren's class. A natural I am not, and Lauren was creative in helping me figure out what worked best. My first two attempts (left handed) were a fail. Turns out I don't use my dominant side to make pottery. Once we switched to right handed I was able to make a piece I'm anxious to receive and display. I've always wanted to try pottery and am so glad for the opportunity. The neat thing about Paseo is it's volunteer run and local charities benefit from proceeds. I think that's cool! Thanks, Lauren! read more

Angela was welcoming, knowledgeable, professional yet made us feel as though we would be successful our very first experience at pottery making. My husband and I took a private class this afternoon at Paseo Pottery; we each created three "pieces of art" under the guidance of Angela. We would highly recommend Angela and Paseo Pottery!!! read more

We made a reservations here while we were on vacation to Santa Fe & Durango. It was a lot of fun for our family of 4 - Kids 16 & 19. Younger ones could also make the pottery. read more

My husband and I had a class with Lauren and had a wonderful time! Even with no experience, we were able to create 1-2 items we were interested in having glazed and sent to us. Lauren was patient and helpful throughout. She stayed a little later to make sure we were able to finish our projects. I had never tried anything like this before and was a bit unsure of the high cost. It was well worth it, It is also refreshing to that the organization is serious about being a socially responsible business that gives to charity and allows customers to vote for their choices. read more

Great instruction and friendly staff. I loved my class and will absolutely be back. Now you have to be patient to receive your pottery because it has to go through all the firings. Go, you will love it! read more

I just did a Mud and Suds class with Angela last night and let me tell you, we had such a great time! Angela is a great teacher and clear communicator. Starting with a demo on how to make a cup, she helped all of the students work through the learning process. I highly recommend going to a class, whether it's a date night, girls night or just to pursue a desire to learn how to make pottery. Beautiful space, art and people! read more

Such a great experience! My wife and I were looking for things to do since pretty much everything is shut down through the pandemic...which is perfectly understandable. We found this little spot through google and made a quick call and booked our private lesson. We were greeted warmly and cheerfully by Chris...who I think is one of the most positive and patient people I've ever met. He made the experience for us. We'd never done anything like this before and through his reassurance and guidance (and LOTS of trial and error)...my wife made an awesome bowl and with admittance of defeat and heavily helped by Chris I made a shot glass (lol). Angela...the owner was awesome...she showed us the kiln and told us about the techniques to firing and cooling it. They donate the proceeds of the classes to local charities which is just amazing. We bought a few things from the galleries afterward as well. The process of creating something is pretty difficult...but it was so much fun. If we lived here...we'd be there all the time. Such a fun experience and people that we won't soon forget. Thank you guys for your wonderful hospitality and patience. read more