FAQs

Where are you located?

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We are at 768 Stewart Ct, in Alameda, California. The space is huge, with… 

  • An open space for art exhibitions

  • Seven private art studios

  • Dedicated spaces for handbuilding & wheel classes

  • A little annex for our kiln room​​

The location is excellent — off the beaten path, tucked away on a side street off of Jean Sweeney Open Space. And our street is covered in gorgeous blackberry vines for summer snacking.

We even have our own gated parking lot. And the cyclists among you will love the bike path that goes right to our door.

Do you offer team-building events?

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Yes! Contact us for corporate team-building, private group classes, and any other special event ideas you have.

How about kids’ classes?

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Our regular classes are designed for people ages 16 and up, or ages 13–15 with a parent or responsible adult enrolled in the same class. We may make exceptions based on instructor discretion.

Teen classes are designed for people aged 13–17 who can work relatively independently.

We're open to offering kids' classes in the future, but right now we aren’t able to accommodate that in our space.

What's the difference between handbuilding and wheel throwing?

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Wheel throwing uses a pottery wheel to shape clay as it spins. Handbuilding is exactly what it sounds like — you build forms with your hands using techniques like coils, slabs, and pinching.

Neither is "better" or “easier"! They’re just different.

Both handbuilding and wheel throwing offer endless opportunities to learn, and lots of ceramic artists enjoy doing both.

What if I’m not creative? What if I’m not an artist?

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Creativity is just the act of creation. All humans are fundamentally creative. And creativity isn't something you're born with or without; like any skill, it's something you practice.

A pottery class is a chance to spend a couple of hours making something with your hands, trying a few new ideas, and seeing where your curiosity takes you. You don't need to identify as an artist to enjoy that.

We are here to help people rediscover play, curiosity, and learning. Sometimes you make art, and sometimes you just play in the mud. How cool is that?!

I have another question.

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Great! Drop us an email or message us on Instagram: @bayhavenceramics