Recap: A Full & Creative November at ARTime BARRO + A Peek at What’s Coming in December!

November at ARTime Barro was all about slowing down, gathering in community, and finding small moments of beauty in the clay. As the studio filled with the hum of the wheel, the warmth of handbuilt forms, and the glow of our seasonal workshops, we were reminded—again—why this space feels so special. Here’s a look back at a month that invited creativity, presence, and connection, and a peek at what’s coming next as we move into December.

November in the Studio: A Month of Creativity & Community

From our Kintsugi workshops to our handbuilding ornament and charcuterie board sessions and Sound Bath collab with The Sound Fairy, Indira, November was a celebration of craft rooted in intention. Students explored clay through both wheel and handbuilding methods, shaping pieces that were personal, expressive, and deeply grounded in the moment. Our studio also came alive with the Thanksgiving season—full classes, returning students, and the cozy energy that always accompanies fall at ARTime Barro.

Whether you joined us for a one-night workshop, a weekly class, or quietly shaped your own ritual mug for winter, the heart of the month was the same: slowing down and letting your hands lead.

December at ARTime BARRO: New Workshops, Holiday Promotions & Last-Minute Gifts

December is one of our favorite months in the studio! It’s when handmade pieces take on even more meaning, workshops fill with festive energy, and every project feels like a gift in the making. This month, we’re excited to introduce a fresh lineup of workshops designed to inspire, unwind, and bring creativity into the holiday season.

✨ December Workshops Now Open:

  • Costa Mesa Studio

    • Kintsugi Workshop on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025

    • Kintsugi Workshop on Saturday, December 6th, 2025

    • Kintsugi Workshop on Saturday, December 13th, 2025

    • The Mosaic Revival Workshop on Thursday, December 4th, 2025

    • Scent & Clay Workshop (collab with Eau’dacity) on Thursday, December 11th, 2025

    • Charcuterie Board Workshop on Sunday, December 14th, 2025

  • Laguna Beach Studio

    • Kintsugi Workshop on Friday, December 5th, 2025

    • Kintsugi Workshop on Friday, December 12th, 2025

  • Santa Monica Studio

    • Herbal Tea Blending + Pottery Workshop (collab with Anima Bundi) on Friday, December 12, 2025

    • Kintsugi Workshop on Thursday, December 18th, 2025

    • Matcha Kit Workshop on Sunday, December 21st, 2025

Holiday Sales, Gift Cards & Studio Specials

If you're searching for meaningful gifts, December is the perfect time to bring someone into the world of clay. Throughout the month we’ll be offering:

  • Studio Sales + Seasonal Events

    • Join ongoing classes, access community studio time, and explore new workshops throughout the season. Join our Santa Monica Monthly Ongoing Classes—your first month is just $200!

      • Available to new students at our Santa Monica location only.

      • Offer valid for the first 30 participants or until 12/31/25.

      • After the first month, the price returns to the standard $250.

  • Gift Cards for Classes & Workshops

    • A perfect gift for artists, friends, partners, or anyone looking to explore their creativity.

    • Buy a $100 Gift Certificate and receive a $20 bonus card to use at one of our classes or workshops. Offer available on purchases made through 12/31/25.

  • Handmade Ceramics at Select Studio Pop-Ups

    • Shop our in-person sidewalk sales at our Laguna Beach & Costa Mesa locations for wonderful handmade gifts ranging from cups, bowls, plates, trinkets, and other beautiful ceramic pieces.

Whether you’re gifting a class or browsing our in-studio selection of handmade pieces, you’ll find something that comes from the heart.

As We Wrap Up the Year…

We’re so grateful for everyone who stepped into the studio in November—students, instructors, first-timers, and longtime community members. Your creativity continues to fill this space with warmth and inspiration, and we can’t wait to share December with you.

Here’s to a beautiful December—full of clay, creativity, and connection.

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