Clay By The Bay Pottery Studios - San Francisco, California

Callard Cowdery

Pottery classes with Gwendolyn are the best! I’ve been going to classes for a while now and each session I learn something new and feel myself improving. Gwendolyn makes a very welcoming and fun environment and has great instruction and tips - while being extremely patient when I need steps repeated. I’ve signed up for her classes every time because I enjoy them so much! I highly recommend clay by the bay for both intro and next steps classes, especially with Gwendolyn as an instructor!

Santa Rimsevica

I took the Into to Pottery Wheel course. I enjoyed it and learned so much that I am continuing with the Next Steps course! My instructor Ricky was fantastic! Very kind, knowledgeable, answered endless questions and gave great tips and advice. His demos were easy to follow and understand as he is a great communicator and covered everything in great detail.

And I love the studio! I use it as often as I can to practice and create! As a student - you get access to it every day of the week! I’m so happy that I found this place and discovered this hobby of mine ☺️

Barbara Smith

I’ve taken 3 classes now (2 Intro, 1 Next Steps) at Clay by the Bay and love it! The Next Steps with Crimson was fantastic and she is just the best! She is so helpful, kind and gives you a lot of great advice. Her attitude made the whole class be much more friendly and fun than past classes which made it super fun. She clearly loves what she does and it shows in her energy! Highly recommend CBTB and definitely try to take a class with Crimson!

Julia Eger

I’ve taken two 6-week classes at Clay by the Bay, and it’s been a wonderful experience. The instructors are thoughtful and extremely knowledgeable. I seriously look forward to class as the highlight of my week. Also, getting to go into the studio outside of class time is also a huge perk because it’s such a positive environment. Crimson is an incredible teacher and brings such great energy to her craft and her students.

K D

I took a 6-week intro class earlier this year with Diane and had such a great time! I've thrown several times in my life, and none of them really clicked -- until this class! Diane is an excellent instructor, is so patient, and truly has teaching down. I enjoyed my class so much with her and wouldn't hesitate to take another one with her!

Mary Higgins

Jasmine is a wonderful teacher. We had a lesson with a couple of true beginners, someone who had thrown pottery before and a couple who were obviously way beyond beginners and she related well with everyone. I am a beginner and she explained steps clearly and demonstrated every step so we could try on our own. I was in clay heaven. I lost my inhibitions and just felt free and easy and had so much fun. I want to do it again and again. If I lived in SF this would be my home away from home. Jasmine was able to make me relax and just enjoy the experience without anxiety. Thank you Jasmine!!! M from TN.

Callie Welsh

I took the intro to wheel class and had a great time! Crimson was super patient with teaching beginners. Would recommend this class with 2 things in mind - you’ll likely have to take a few more sessions to feel comfortable (but it was fun regardless!) & there is a bit of out of class time work to do to stay caught up. I only wish the open studio hours were longer on weekdays so those of us with corporate 9-5 jobs could make it in more often

Ying Jiang

I’ve taken few classes at Clay by the Bay, the Advance tableware and surface design with Crimson is extremely fun 🤩 In the class you will get to learn techniques like sgraffito, Mishima, annnnd you will get to make a teapot!!
Highly recommend CBTB and Crimson’s class~