ARTime BARRO Awaken Experiences

ARTime BARRO Awaken Experiences offers beginner pottery classes such as The Intro to Clay Class, The First Throw Class, and The Second Throw Class. The Intro to Clay Class includes hand building and wheel throwing and makes two ceramic pieces with glazing and kiln firing. The First Throw Class includes wheel throwing and makes a bowl and a matching dish or plate with glazing and kiln firing, and The Second Throw Class makes a cup and a bowl with glazing and kiln firing.

Programs

• The Intro to Clay Class — 13+ · One-hour class; offered at Costa Mesa and other locations · $52 per class · Beginner pottery class with hand building and wheel throwing; makes two ceramic pieces and includes glazing and kiln firing.
• The First Throw Class — 13+ · One-hour class; offered at Costa Mesa and other locations · $62 per class · Beginner wheel-throwing class; makes a bowl and a matching dish or plate and includes glazing and kiln firing.
• The Second Throw Class — 16+ · One-hour class; offered at Costa Mesa and other locations · $72 per class · Wheel-throwing class; makes a cup and a bowl and includes glazing and kiln firing.
• Monthly Ongoing Membership — All experience levels are welcome · Two-hour classes; 4 classes per month · $250 per month · Ongoing classes in hand-building or throwing; open studio hours included.
• Ongoing Kids/Teens Registration — Kids/Teens · Two-hour classes; 4 classes per month · Ongoing kids/teens membership registration is available.

At a glance

• Ages: 13–18 years old
• Price range: $52–$250
• Facility hours: Costa Mesa & Laguna Beach: Mon-Fri 11 am-8 pm; Sat-Sun 10 am-8 pm

About the provider

ARTime BARRO says Awaken is its collection of beginner pottery experiences that introduce people to the potter's wheel and hand building through the creation of everyday ceramic vessels. Classes include clay, tools, instruction, glazing, and kiln firing, and reservations are done online.

Reservations are done online. Small classes are emphasized. The Intro to Clay Class is perfect for beginners, date nights, families, or anyone looking to explore pottery. The First Throw Class is perfect for beginners. The Second Throw Class is for ages 16+.

Last updated October 8, 2026.