Mel Rice's STUDIO CERAMICA is a community pottery studio in San Francisco's Outer Richmond District. STUDIO CERAMICA is located in the heart of SF's "Little Russia" on Geary Boulevard between 25th Ave. & 26th Ave. We offer a Pottery Throwing & Basic Hand-Building Course, team building events, and memberships, given by Vincent and Mel. Mel trained 8 years at San Francisco City College - Fort Mason Campus.
Learn how to throw clay on a pottery wheel just like Patrick Swayze & Demi Moore in the movie Ghost! Join a great community of cool people in our 6-Week Courses listed below. Three hours of studio time are provided on top of class time as well as make-up classes for missed sessions. The package includes 15 pounds of 4 distinct clay bodies, food-safe glazes, and firings. Each student will be given one extra day a week of their choice of studio time to come in and practice. Extra clay can be purchased from our selection of 7 different clay bodies. STUDIO CERAMICA embraces old school and eco-friendly practices. All of our glazes, slips, and engobes used are made from scratch and we also have a full clay recycling system in place so nothing goes to waste!
Basic-Hand building is taught on the first days to introduce the students to a variety of clay bodies and methods. More experienced potters can jump right on the wheel if hand-building is not desired or vice versa; stay on the work tables to hand-build projects. These classes are great for beginners or pros as each student can flow at their own pace. Instructors will be able to help any thrower at any level. MISSED DAYS CAN BE MADE UP !! Once students have taken the first 6-Week Course, membership is offered. Hope to meet you all soon!
STUDIO TIME HOURS : Monday - Friday 6pm-9pm
Saturday: 1pm-4pm
Sunday: 1pm-4pm
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NOTE: Studio hours differ and aremuch longer for members of the studio. Once a 6- Week Course has been taken, membership is offered. If an experienced potter is wanting to become a member. They can run at thier own pace with the 6-week course first while getting acquainted with the studio rules and flow. Membership will then be offered after the end of the course and locker space and new studio hours are given so that the new member can use the studio during the days to grow their craft.
2021 - POTTERY CLASSES
New class ! https://www.eventbrite.com/o/mel-rice-ceramica-12013837275
6-Week / Pottery Wheel-Throwing Course-$325
Tuesdays, May 4th - June 8th
6:00pm - 9:00 pm + 1 extra day of FREE studio time per week! = 2 days a week.
Click the link above to register.
New class ! https://www.eventbrite.com/o/mel-rice-ceramica-12013837275
6-Week / Pottery Wheel-Throwing Course-$325
Wednesdays, May 19th - June 23rd
6:00pm - 9:00 pm + 1 extra day of FREE studio time per week! = 2 days a week.
Click the link above to register.
New class ! https://www.eventbrite.com/o/mel-rice-ceramica-12013837275
6-Week / Pottery Wheel-Throwing Course-$325
Thursdays, June 3rd - July 8th
6;00pm - 9:00 pm + 1 extra day of FREE studio time per week! = 2 days a week.
Click the link above to register.
New class ! https://www.eventbrite.com/o/mel-rice-ceramica-12013837275
6-Week / Pottery Wheel-Throwing Course-$325
Saturdays, June 19th - July 24th
10:00am - 1:00 pm + 1 extra day of FREE studio time per week! = 2 days a week.
Click the link above to register.
New class ! https://www.eventbrite.com/o/mel-rice-ceramica-12013837275
6-Week / Pottery Wheel-Throwing Course-$325
Tuesdays, June 29th - Aug 3rd
6;00pm - 9:00 pm + 1 extra day of FREE studio time per week! = 2 days a week.
Click the link above to register.
REFUND POLICY: We have a strict no-refund policy. Once you have started the class, the studio offers make-up classes during the 6-Week Course or after its completion, if classes are missed. Once a student has started class, no refund can be given out.
ABOUT MEL'S TEACHING
Melissa spent 8 years at the pottery studio at the Fort Mason Campus of San Francisco City College as both a student and a studio manager. This experience taught her every facet of ceramics from glaze making to throwing, giving her a wide breath of knowledge unparalleled by other ceramists. She is currently a full time production potter in San Francisco.
6138 Geary Blvd. San Francisco, California 94121