Simple Ceramics: Handbuild Your Own Flower Pot & Saucer (INNER RICHMOND LOCATION)
2026-09-19 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WorkshopSF, 1310 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA, 94117
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PLEASE NOTE: THIS CLASS TAKES PLACE AT STUDIO SUMI, A CERAMICS STUDIO LOCATED IN INNER RICHMOND AT 5031 GEARY BLVD B/W 14TH AND 15TH AVENUE. YOU WILL SEE STUDIO SUMI ON THE FRONT WINDOW OF THE STUDIO.

ADDRESS: 5031 GEARY BLVD, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94118

In this beginner-friendly handbuilding class from our Simple Ceramics series, ceramics designer Bri Santo will show you how to transform a rough slab of clay into a beautiful, decorative, and fully functional clay flower pot and saucer! Bri will focus on using basic pottery tools and specific handbuilding techniques as she guides you through cutting out your clay pieces, shaping and sculpting each piece, and assembling its final form. Next, Bri will demonstrate some of her favorite carving tips and techniques for creating different textures and fun effects on the clay surface. You’ll have a chance to play around with these different techniques before applying them to your own handbuilt piece. Lastly, you’ll choose your favorite color glaze to be added before firing. After class, your clay flower pot will be glazed, fired, finished, and ready for pick up at a later date. This is a perfect class to get your feet wet with ceramics before you dive into a full-blown ceramics course that involves applying multiple glazes and operating a kiln.

Supplies Needed: None. As part of class, each student will receive enough clay to create one ceramic planter / flower pot measuring approximately 4.5″ in height and 4.5″ in diameter, and one saucer measuring approximately 5″ in diameter. Also, make sure to wear something that you don’t mind getting a little messy in. We will have aprons to protect your clothing.

Instructor Bio: Bri Santo is the owner and designer behind Sumiware Ceramics and the founder of Studio Sumi, her very own pottery studio located in San Francisco’s Inner Richmond neighborhood. After growing up learning the craft in her mother’s professional pottery studio, Bri has spent over two decades working with clay. In 2021, she launched Sumiware Ceramics, a brand focused on creating bright, joyful pieces for people who want to live more creatively. With the opening of Studio Sumi, Bri now offers hands-on pottery workshops for all experience levels in addition to designing her own ceramic collections. You can also find her teaching workshops around the Bay Area. To check out Bri’s work and also learn more about Studio Sumi, visit her Insta at @sumiware.ceramics and her website at https://www.sumiware.com/.

The rules / important stuff: We have a NO EXCEPTIONS 72 HOUR CANCELLATION policy – this includes cancellation, re-books, gift certificates, moving classes, etc. For more information on canceling a class, please read our cancellation policy. All classes are 21+. If any questions, please email us at info AT workshopsf DOT org.

Jesmonite Housewares: Eco-friendly Casting with Jesmonite & Terrazzo
2026-09-22 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-10-14 19:00 - 22:00 | WorkshopSF, 1310 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA, 94117
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Curious about Jesmonite, the eco-friendly casting material that has quickly been gaining steam in the design world? If you’re new to Jesmonite, it’s a durable, lightweight casting material used for everything from home decor to jewelry and sculpture. It’s similar to concrete, plaster, or resin, but benefits over these materials in that it has a short curing time, takes on bright colors with only a small amount of pigment, and is water-based, solvent-free, and free of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), making it safer to work with and no toxic fumes! And it’s a lot of fun to use!

In this beginner casting workshop, you’ll learn to mix, pour, and customize Jesmonite to create two houseware objects of your choice, such as trays, coasters, planters, or dishes, using professional silicone molds. You’ll explore how to incorporate pigments and terrazzo-style chips for different surface effects, work in two pouring rounds, and, once your pieces have hardened, de-mold and sand them for a finished look. We’ll also cover sourcing tips, including where to buy Jesmonite, molds, pigments, and tools. Each student will leave with two finished Jesmonite pieces, as well as the know-how to keep making more!

Supplies Needed: None. All tools and supplies will be provided. Make sure to wear something that you don’t mind getting a little messy in. We will also have aprons to protect your clothing. Also, we suggest that you bring a tote or bag to carry home you items, but that’s completely optional.

Instructor Bio: Stella Hoffman is from the UK and currently resides in the Castro Valley. She has been working with Jesmonite for the past five years, designing an array of small to medium-sized home goods. Drawn to its eco-friendliness and incredible potential to create vibrant and beautiful pieces, Stella now focuses exclusively on Jesmonite as her go-to design material for her creative work. She can’t wait to share her expertise and watch you also discover the joy of creating with Jesmonite! To see more of Stella’s work, check out her Instagram at @Made_byStella and her Etsy at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/madebystellahoff.

The rules / important stuff: We have a NO EXCEPTIONS 72 HOUR CANCELLATION policy – this includes cancellation, re-books, gift certificates, moving classes, etc. For more information on canceling a class, please read our cancellation policy. All classes are 21+. If any questions, please email us at info AT workshopsf DOT org.

ALL CLASSES TAKE PLACE AT WORKSHOP SF LOCATED AT 1310 HAIGHT STREET UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED ON THE TITLE AND LISTING.

Simple Ceramics: Handbuild Your Own Tea or Coffee Mugs (INNER RICHMOND LOCATION)
2026-10-24 12:00 - 15:00 | Inner Richmond Location – Studio Sumi, 5031 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, California, 94118
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PLEASE NOTE: THIS CLASS TAKES PLACE AT STUDIO SUMI, A CERAMICS STUDIO LOCATED IN INNER RICHMOND AT 5031 GEARY BLVD B/W 14TH AND 15TH AVENUE. YOU WILL SEE STUDIO SUMI ON THE FRONT WINDOW OF THE STUDIO.

ADDRESS: 5031 GEARY BLVD, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94118

In this beginner-friendly handbuilding class from our Simple Ceramics series, ceramics designer Bri Santo will walk you through the steps to transform a slab of clay into two lovely and fully functional, ceramic mugs! Bri will instruct you on how to use fundamental pottery tools and specific handbuilding techniques as she helps you carve out your base and mug walls and put its final form together. Following that, Bri will share some of her favorite carving methods and advice for creating unique textures and effects on clay surfaces. You’ll get a chance to experiment with these various methods before using them on your own final coffee mugs. After class, your clay masterpieces will be glazed, fired, finished, and ready for pick up at a later date. This is a perfect class to get your feet wet with ceramics before you dive into a full-blown ceramics course that involves applying multiple glazes and operating a kiln.

Supplies Needed: None. As part of the class, each student will receive enough clay to create two clay mugs that will hold approximately 12oz of your favorite coffee, tea or other beverage. Also, make sure to wear something that you don’t mind getting a little messy in. We will have aprons to protect your clothing.

Instructor Bio: Bri Santo is the owner and designer behind Sumiware Ceramics and the founder of Studio Sumi, her very own pottery studio located in San Francisco’s Inner Richmond neighborhood. After growing up learning the craft in her mother’s professional pottery studio, Bri has spent over two decades working with clay. In 2021, she launched Sumiware Ceramics, a brand focused on creating bright, joyful pieces for people who want to live more creatively. With the opening of Studio Sumi, Bri now offers hands-on pottery workshops for all experience levels in addition to designing her own ceramic collections. You can also find her teaching workshops around the Bay Area. To check out Bri’s work and also learn more about Studio Sumi, visit her Insta at @sumiware.ceramics and her website at https://www.sumiware.com/.

The rules / important stuff: We have a NO EXCEPTIONS 72 HOUR CANCELLATION policy – this includes cancellation, re-books, gift certificates, moving classes, etc. For more information on canceling a class, please read our cancellation policy. All classes are 21+. If any questions, please email us at info AT workshopsf DOT org.
