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 for adults given by Mel, David and Mary Ellen who have a combined 35 years of experience working with clay and all trained at Fort Mason.
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. Mel, David, Mary Ellen rotate teaching so each class will learn different techniques. Each instructor has their own unique style and passion for clay and excited to spread that knowledge. 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. Once students have taken the first 6-Week Course, membership is offered. Hope to meet you all soon! Please email me with any questions at melriceceramica@gmail.com
2018 - POTTERY CLASSES
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/mel-rice-ceramica-12013837275
6-Week / Clay Wheel-Throwing + Basic Hand-Building Course-$325
Tuesdays, October 23rd - November 27th
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm + 1 extra day of FREE studio time per week! = 2 days a week.
Click the link above to register.
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/mel-rice-ceramica-12013837275
6-Week / Clay Wheel-Throwing + Basic Hand-Building Course-$325
Wednesdays, November 7th - December 12th
6:00pm - 9:00 pm + 1 extra day of FREE studio time per week! = 2 days a week.
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https://www.eventbrite.com/o/mel-rice-ceramica-12013837275
5-Week / Clay Wheel-Throwing + Basic Hand-Building Course-$290
Saturdays, November 17th - December 22nd
10:00 am - 1:00 pm + 1 extra day of FREE studio time per week! = 2 days a week.
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https://www.eventbrite.com/o/mel-rice-ceramica-12013837275
5-Week / Clay Wheel-Throwing + Basic Hand-Building Course-$290
Thursdays, November 22nd - December 27th
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm + 1 extra day of FREE studio time per week! = 2 days a week.
Click the link above to register.
STUDIO TIME HOURS : Tuesday - Friday 6pm-9pm
Saturday 10am-3pm
Sundays 1pm-4pm
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.
More weekdays and weekend classes will be coming soon. Stay tuned!
Email melriceceramica@gmail.com for any further questions.
6138 Geary Blvd. San Francisco, California 94121