Discover Your Clay Voice at
SMAart Studio
Pottery classes, memberships, and gallery space for all experience levels in SF
Northern California Ceramics Exhibition
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!
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Classes for All Levels – Learn wheel throwing, hand building, sculpture, and Raku in 1-day, 4-week, or 6-week sessions
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More Firing Options – Cone 5 oxidation, Cone 10 reduction, and Raku firings (Cone 10 and Raku at Sutter location)
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Creative Memberships – Cubby, shared room and remote memberships, firing discounts, and a community of makers
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Events & Private Experiences – Host team-building events, birthday parties, and celebrations with clay
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Gallery & Community – Showcase your work in exhibitions and connect with local artists
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Learn from the Best – Great teacher and guest workshops with renowned ceramic artists
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Best studio access that's hard to beat - 24hr access for our in-house members, 9am-10pm for our remote members and students
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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.
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1-Day Workshops – Try pottery in a fun, low-commitment format - Wheel Throwing, Hand Building Sculpture, Raku, Paint Your Own Pottery (PYOP)
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4 & 6 Week Classes – Build your skills step by step
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Specialty Workshops – Sculpture, Raku, and advanced techniques with visiting art
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Open studio hours for our students 9am -10pm daily
Membership Spotlight
Make the Studio Your Creative Home
With a SMAart membership, you’ll have:
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Unlimited 24hr access to our fully equipped studios for our Members
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Discounts on firings, classes, and workshops
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A place to store your work
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A supportive community of fellow ceramic artists
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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.
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 ]