Enjoy a hands-on pottery painting experience in Pacifica, California at Art Space on the Coast. Create your own vibrant, bubble-painted ceramics in a relaxed, friendly studio setting.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–2 hours
Fitness Level
No physical exertion required; suitable for all fitness levels
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Art Space on the Coast
Enjoy a hands-on pottery painting experience in Pacifica, California at Art Space on the Coast. Create your own vibrant, bubble-painted ceramics in a relaxed, friendly studio setting.
Art Space on the Coast is a community-focused ceramics and art studio located in Pacifica, California. The studio offers a range of hands-on experiences, including indigo Shibori dye workshops, acrylic pour classes, pottery painting sessions, wheel-throwing courses, multi-week wheel and handbuilding series, private wheel-throwing bookings, and open studio rentals for wheel and handbuilding time.
Classes and events are led by named instructors and local artists, including Allen, Nicole, and Erica Howell, who teach techniques such as natural indigo dyeing, acrylic pouring, glazing, trimming, throwing, pinch, coil, and slab construction. The business hosts recurring community art sessions — for example, second‑Saturday clay pumpkin and ghost workshops — and daily pottery painting options for those seeking a casual creative outing.
Art Space on the Coast supports learners at all skill levels, offering short workshops and structured four‑week curricula that provide hands-on studio time and guided instruction. The facility provides materials such as natural indigo powder and a selection of glazes and tools appropriate for each class format. Rental options include two‑hour pottery wheel bookings and two‑hour studio space rentals for handbuilding and glazing. Private bookings allow one‑on‑one or small‑group instruction tailored to learners' goals.
As a Pacifica-based studio, Art Space on the Coast focuses on accessible, tangible art experiences that emphasize technique, creativity, and local instruction. The studio’s combination of workshops, classes, rentals, and community events makes it a versatile resource for residents and visitors seeking practical, skill-based art activities. Booking options include public workshops, private bookings, and studio rentals for flexible scheduling.
Location
Pacifica, CA
Coastal Northern California studio
Experiences
10 experiences
Workshops, classes, rentals
Instructors
Allen, Nicole, Erica Howell
Local artists and teachers
Format
Workshops · Classes · Rentals
Hands-on sessions and series
Reserve a spot in a class, schedule a private lesson, or rent studio time to start creating.
Wear Comfortable Clothing
Choose clothes you don’t mind getting a little paint on since this creative experience involves glazing and decorating pottery.
Arrive Early
Arriving 10-15 minutes before your session start time helps you get settled and choose your pottery pieces without rushing.
Take Your Time
This is a relaxing activity, so don’t rush. Enjoy experimenting with the bubble painting technique to create unique designs.
Handle Pottery with Care
Pottery pieces are fragile before firing, so keep them safe during transport and at home after your session.
Comfortable Clothes
Wear clothes that allow freedom of movement and can handle some paint splatter.
Apron
An apron helps protect your clothes, though the studio provides options if you don’t bring your own.
Reusable Water Bottle
Staying hydrated helps you remain focused and comfortable during your creativity session.
Camera or Smartphone
Capture your artwork and the studio ambiance for lasting memories.