Teralta Art Youth & Community Art Programs

Teralta Art Youth & Community Art Programs offers Wheel Time, a one-time pottery experience with instruction, and Open Clay, a free clay table use program. Wheel Time includes one hour on the wheel, and the team fires and glazes one of the two pieces made. Open Clay runs every Friday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, with a $15 firing and glazing fee for any piece kept.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–18 years old
• Current session: Halloween Ceramic Workshops (Oct 17–Oct 17, 2026)
• General schedule: Wheel Time is offered on Friday afternoons and Sundays. Open Clay is every Friday from 10am to 12pm.
• Facility hours: Monday 5pm-8pm; Wednesday 1pm-9pm; Thursday 1pm-4pm; Friday 10am-5pm; Sunday open by appointment

About the provider

The program was founded during the pandemic, with its inception in June 2021. The leadership team includes Maggie Shen, Co-Founder and Executive Director; Aidan Ryan, Instructor and Outreach Coordinator; Anna Colman, Instructor and Web/Email Specialist; and Kasey snowder, Instructor and Studio Assistant. In 2024, the program provided 24 scholarships totaling $3315 and 229 free community engagement hours. It also provides low-cost or free ceramics classes in San Diego and has partnered with the National Conflict Resolution Center, Urban Street Angels, and the International Rescue Committee.

• Wheel Time — All ages and skill levels · Friday afternoons and Sundays · $35 per class · One-time pottery experience class with instruction. No experience required. One hour on the wheel; the team will fire and glaze one of the two pieces made.
• Open Clay — All ages and skill levels · Every Friday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm · $0 per session · Free program. There is a $15 firing and glazing fee for any piece that you would like to keep.
• Low-cost ceramic classes — Not stated · Affordable pottery classes with hands-on guidance from skilled instructors.
• Children's Classes — Not stated
• Weekly Adult Classes — Adults
• Studio Time — Not stated
• Private Wheel-time — Not stated
• Private Class — Not stated · Private pottery experiences are available.

All ages and skill levels are welcome for Wheel Time and Open Clay. No experience required for Wheel Time. Private pottery experiences can be booked via ClassBento.

Last updated October 8, 2026.