About The Pottery Outpost

From Clay to Community

About Us

Shaping Creativity in Ocean Beach, San Diego

The Pottery Outpost is a space dedicated entirely to the art of pottery — where creativity, connection, and a little bit of mud come together. Founded as the pottery-dedicated sister studio of The Artist Outpost, we created this space to give clay the spotlight it deserves.

Whether you’re hand-building your first slab tray or refining your wheel-throwing technique, our goal is simple: to give you the tools, guidance, and supportive space you need to fall in love with pottery.

Located in the heart of Ocean Beach, San Diego, we welcome potters of all skill levels to come shape, spin, glaze, and fire their next masterpiece.

Adults pottery classes in San Diego - wheel throwing pottery

What Makes Us Different

Utilize your craftsmanship here

  • Creative for All
    From one-night workshops to in-depth 5-class series, we offer wheel throwing and hand building for adults, kids, and total beginners.

  • Hands-On Learning
    Our instructors are lifelong potters who focus on real skills, practical tips, and hands-in-the-clay teaching — no fluff, no pressure.

  • Community-Driven
    Our open studio hours, member perks, and group events create a welcoming space where artists connect and collaborate.

  • Real Clay, Real Work
    We teach everything from the basics of centering and pulling walls to advanced hand-building techniques like darting, slab construction, and coil work.

Meet Our Instructors

Meryl Hamilton

Co-Founder | Teacher

Eryn McCarty

Co-Founder | Teacher

Corin Puckett

Pottery Technition and Teacher

Tariq Johnson

Pottery Teacher

Dan Allen

Pottery Teacher

Emily Aust

Hand Building Pottery Teacher

Dave Emery

Pottery Teacher

Ruben Allen

Pottery Teacher