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Discover Your Clay Voice at

SMAart Studio

Pottery classes, memberships, and gallery space for all experience levels in SF

Why Choose SMAart Studio

At SMAart, we believe clay connects people. Whether you’re trying pottery for the first time or you’re a seasoned ceramicist, our studios offer the tools, community, and inspiration you need to Learn-Create-Share!

  • Classes for All Levels – Learn wheel throwing, hand building, sculpture, and Raku in 1-day, 4-week, or 6-week sessions

  • More Firing Options – Cone 5 oxidation, Cone 10 reduction, and Raku firings (Cone 10 and Raku at Sutter location)

  • Creative Memberships – Cubby, shared room and remote memberships, firing discounts, and a community of makers

  • Events & Private Experiences – Host team-building events, birthday parties, and celebrations with clay

  • Gallery & Community – Showcase your work in exhibitions and connect with local artists

  • Learn from the Best – Great teacher and guest workshops with renowned ceramic artists

  • Best studio access that's hard to beat - 24hr access for our in-house members, 9am-10pm for our remote members and students

  • Lots of  S  P  A  C  E - with more that 10,000 square feet of studio

Classes & Workshops

Pottery, Your Way
From hands-on intro classes to advanced technique workshops, you’ll find the perfect fit for your schedule and skill level.

  • 1-Day Workshops – Try pottery in a fun, low-commitment format - Wheel Throwing, Hand Building Sculpture, Raku, Paint Your Own Pottery (PYOP)

  • 4 & 6 Week Classes – Build your skills step by step

  • Specialty Workshops – Sculpture, Raku, and advanced techniques with visiting art

  • Open studio hours for our students 9am -10pm daily

Membership Spotlight

Make the Studio Your Creative Home
With a SMAart membership, you’ll have:

  • Unlimited 24hr access to our fully equipped studios for our Members

  • Discounts on firings, classes, and workshops

  • A place to store your work

  • A supportive community of fellow ceramic artists

  • And so much more...

Complete Firing Options

We fire at a wide variety of temperatures and atmospheres.

Equipped with Cone 5 Oxidation, Cone 10 Reduction and Raku kilns, plus a variety of glazes and clay bodies. We provide everything you need to bring your artistic visions to life.

Events & Private Bookings

Celebrate & Create Together
Bring people together with clay—perfect for corporate team building, corporate off-site, birthdays, date night, anniversaries, or just for fun.

Gallery & Community

Where Art Comes Full Circle
Our galleries showcases work from SMAart members and invited artists. It’s a space to share your creations with the wider San Francisco community.

Our Sutter Gallery - Operated by KnK Contemporary. Our 24th St Gallery is run by our Members

About our Founder

Get to Know Steven M Allen (SMA)

Locations

Two convenient San Francisco studios:

📍 24th Street Studio (Mission District) – Cone 5 Oxidation Firings [ Get Directions ]
📍 Sutter Street Studio (Lower Nob Hill) – Cone 5, Oxidation, Cone 10 Reduction + Raku Firings [ Get Directions ]

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1045 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
3135 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
steve@smaartstudio.com
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