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ceramic bowl ready to be trimmed in a pottery studio

Trimming Basics: How to Trim a Bowl

Student shaping clay on the pottery wheel at our San Diego studio.

Building Community Through Clay: How Pottery Connects People

Pottery Wheel throwing class in session at The Pottery Outpost.

What to Expect in a 5-Week Beginner Pottery Class at The Pottery Outpost

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Caring for Handmade Pottery: Tips for Using and Preserving Your Pieces

Group of finished ceramics from pottery membership students.

The Magic of Glazing: Turning Mud into Art

Kids displaying completed pottery pieces after glazing session.

Tools of the Trade: A Beginner’s Guide to Pottery Tools and Materials

Creative clay day at The Pottery Outpost summer camp for kids.

Wheel Throwing vs. Hand Building: Which Pottery Style is Right for You?

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Mindfulness in Clay: The Mental and Emotional Benefits of Making Pottery

Collection of student-made ceramics glazed and kiln-fired at The Pottery Outpost.

The Timeless Appeal of Pottery: Why We Still Create with Clay

Student pottery pieces inside a kiln at The Pottery Outpost studio in San Diego, showcasing handmade mugs and vases.

Loading a Glaze Kiln

Handcrafted ceramic bowl held up in front of The Artist Outpost in San Diego, made by a satisfied pottery student.

Loading a Bisque Kiln at The Artist Outpost

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Throwing Pottery: A Slow Art for Curious Hands

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