Paint a ceramic plate and carve your own bold, textured design in this laid-back pottery painting team building class in the San Francisco Bay Area. It is a beginner-friendly evening about slowing down, trying something new and making something beautiful with good company, with complimentary wine on the table.
The class runs 2 hours and is priced at $69 per guest for private groups of 6 to 11 guests. The welcoming instructors guide every step, from colorful underglazes to easy carving techniques, so the plate feels completely your own even if you have never held a carving tool.
What's Included
- Two hours of guided painting and carving instruction
- Your 8 inch ceramic plate and all the tools
- Colorful underglazes and
Paint a ceramic plate and carve your own bold, textured design in this laid-back pottery painting team building class in the San Francisco Bay Area. It is a beginner-friendly evening about slowing down, trying something new and making something beautiful with good company, with complimentary wine on the table.
The class runs 2 hours and is priced at $69 per guest for private groups of 6 to 11 guests. The welcoming instructors guide every step, from colorful underglazes to easy carving techniques, so the plate feels completely your own even if you have never held a carving tool.
What's Included
- Two hours of guided painting and carving instruction
- Your 8 inch ceramic plate and all the tools
- Colorful underglazes and easy carving techniques
- Complimentary wine and sparkling water
- Access to the coffee and tea bar
- Kiln firings and a final glaze, leaving a plate that is microwave and dishwasher safe
What You Will Make
Every guest starts with an 8 inch ceramic plate and builds a design in two layers. First comes color, brushed on with underglazes; then comes texture, carved back through the surface to create bold lines and patterns. Think juicy peaches for summer, bold blooms for spring or whatever feels inspiring to you that day.
When your plate is finished, the studio handles the kiln firings and final glaze. The result is a hand-painted, carved plate that is microwave and dishwasher safe, so it can go straight into everyday use or hang on a wall as a piece of art.
Instructors demonstrate the easy carving techniques before anyone starts, and there is time to plan a design first, so even first-timers end up with a bold, textured plate they are happy to show off and use at home.
Why It Works for Groups
Painting and carving side by side gives a team a shared project with plenty of room for personal flair, without the pressure of a pottery wheel. It is among the most approachable art team building activities for people who say they are not artistic, and reviewers mention big groups where everyone had a great time and could not wait to come back.
With 6 to 11 guests in a private session, it is one of the friendlier team building activities for small groups and a reliable pick among fun indoor team building activities when the weather turns. Seasonal motifs make it an easy fit for christmas team activities, a spring celebration or a summer send-off, and it is a fresh answer for anyone hunting for creative team building ideas.
About the Studio
This bright, welcoming pottery space in the Inner Richmond is women-owned and was opened in 2023 by a ceramic artist and educator who grew up in her mom's pottery studio. A former elementary school teacher, she built the studio so that people could experience clay in a more approachable way, make something with their hands and step away from the noise for an evening.
Alongside public workshops the studio offers memberships, kids pottery parties and private group events. Private events have a 6-guest minimum, and the studio can host groups of up to about 22 guests with the right staffing, so it suits everything from a small team to a full department.
How the Session Runs
- Arrive, grab a glass of wine, sparkling water, coffee or tea
- Sketch your idea and learn how underglazes and carving work together
- Paint your plate with colorful underglazes
- Carve your bold, textured design into the surface
- Leave the kiln firings and final glaze to the studio
Good to Know
- All skill levels are welcome; bring an open, artistic mind
- Wine is for guests 21 and up
- Plates are picked up at the studio after the firings
- Your group may bring food and drinks, including alcohol for guests 21 and up; the studio adds a $50 food fee for cleanup, and plates, cups and utensils are not provided
- Private groups of 6 to 11 guests at $69 per guest
Plan Your Plate Painting Night
Share your preferred date and group size to check availability. With per-guest pricing, wine and sparkling water, the plate, tools, firing and glaze included, this is a relaxed creative night that leaves every guest with a dish they will actually use.
