Upcoming Workshops.
Kintsugi Workshop Santa Monica
Discover the history and philosophy of kintsugi to repair ceramics using gold dust, and patience as we guide you through every step of the way. Learn how to create a restoration pottery piece using the gold relief technique and the gold flush technique. You will first break your already prepped dry ceramic and then piece it back together with gold lining.
All materials are provided during the workshop. No previous experience is required to take the course, all you need is the curiosity to learn this ancient art.
🍵 Matcha Kit Wheel Workshop Santa Monica
Throw your own ceramic matcha set in this hands-on wheel class for beginners (ages 18+). You’ll create a matcha bowl, whisk holder, and cup using pre-centered clay. Dip glazing included. Limited to just 8 potters for an intimate, guided experience.
Charcuterie Board Workshop @ Laguna Beach
Step into a slow, hands-on experience at ARTime BARRO’s Laguna Beach studio and hand build your own ceramic charcuterie board from clay. Guided by instructor Mia, you’ll learn foundational slab-building techniques while shaping a functional piece designed for gathering, sharing, and everyday beauty. This workshop invites you to unplug, work intuitively, and explore the calming, meditative nature of clay. Each finished board is a one-of-a-kind reminder that the most meaningful pieces are made by hand.
Kintsugi Workshop Costa Mesa
Discover the history and philosophy of kintsugi to repair ceramics using gold dust, and patience as we guide you through every step of the way. Learn how to create a restoration pottery piece using the gold relief technique and the gold flush technique. You will first break your already prepped dry ceramic and then piece it back together with gold lining.
All materials are provided during the workshop. No previous experience is required to take the course, all you need is the curiosity to learn this ancient art.
Surface Design Workshop@ Santa Monica
Explore texture, pattern, and color in this hands-on Surface Design Workshop led by ceramic artist Hank. Learn sgraffito, wax abrasion, and underglaze techniques while working on a pre-made cup and dish, prepared at the perfect leather-hard stage. Beginner-friendly with intermediate depth. Ages 13+.
Clay Luminaria Workshop @Santa Monica
Create your own ceramic luminaria in this winter handbuilding workshop at ARTime BARRO Santa Monica. Design a glowing clay sconce with custom textures and cut-outs, then leave it to be glazed and fired for pickup in 4 weeks.
Charcuterie Board Workshop Costa Mesa
Join us for a creative and hands-on pottery experience where you’ll learn to design and handbuild your very own ceramic charcuterie board. Perfect for entertaining guests or adding a personal touch to your home, this class is beginner-friendly and guided by experienced instructor Spencer. All materials and tools will be provided.
Kintsugi Workshop Laguna Beach
Discover the history and philosophy of kintsugi to repair ceramics using gold dust, and patience as we guide you through every step of the way. Learn how to create a restoration pottery piece using the gold relief technique and the gold flush technique. You will first break your already prepped dry ceramic and then piece it back together with gold lining.
All materials are provided during the workshop. No previous experience is required to take the course, all you need is the curiosity to learn this ancient art.
“This Is Your Journey” Art Journal Workshop
This Is Your Journey is a creative art journal workshop designed to help participants slow down, reflect, and express themselves through mixed-media art. Hosted at ARTime Barro in Santa Monica, the experience begins with a calming sound bowl meditation before guiding guests through the creation of a personalized mini art journal using collage, painting, drawing, and written reflection. This mindful workshop blends creativity, meditation, and self-exploration to encourage participants to capture their inner stories and everyday magic on the page. Perfect for beginners and creatives alike, attendees leave with a handcrafted journal and a renewed sense of inspiration and connection.
International Ceramic Painting Workshop @Laguna Beach
International Ceramic Painting Workshop in Laguna Beach. A 2-hour guided ceramic art class exploring global pottery traditions and underglaze painting techniques. Ages 12+.
The World of Masks Workshop @ Laguna
Discover the creative and cultural power of mask-making in The World of Masks Workshop at ARTime BARRO in Laguna Beach. This immersive, hands-on art experience invites participants to explore global mask traditions while designing and crafting their own expressive piece. Guided by expert instructors, guests learn artistic techniques and cultural inspiration in an intimate studio setting. Perfect for beginners and experienced creatives alike, this workshop offers a unique way to connect with art, storytelling, and self-expression through masks.
Natural Dye & Organic Watercolor Workshop @Santa Monica
Two-day natural dye and organic watercolor workshop in Santa Monica with Zapotec textile artist Anais Adelina Ruiz. Learn to dye merino wool using traditional plant-based pigments.
The Mosaic Revival Workshop: Turning Broken into Beautiful Costa Mesa
Inspired by the mindful art of reimagining what was once considered waste, this workshop is centered around creating mosaic tile art using recycled ceramic pieces—fragments of pottery that were destined for the trash but are now given a second life through your hands.
Flow & Form: A Pottery & Sound Bath Workshop at ARTime BARRO @ Santa Monica
If you’re not familiar with sound baths, it is a meditative experience where you are “bathed” in sound waves. These waves are created in various ways, including healing instruments such as gongs, singing bowls, chimes, and chants. This practice of healing bodies through sound is thousands of years old with deep roots in cultures across the world. Sound baths can be an excellent means of self-care. They work to release stress and boost mood. And they provide a great opportunity to connect with your intuition and get in touch with distant parts of yourself.
Stay Centered Yoga @Santa Monica
A gentle, all-levels yoga class focused on breath, presence, and grounding. Join us for a calming Sunday morning practice at ARTime BARRO.
Herbal Tea Blending + Pottery Workshop @ Santa Monica
Herbal Tea Blending + Pottery is a slow, sensory evening that weaves together herbal wellness and handbuilt ceramics at ARTime BARRO. Guided by clinical herbalist Siani, you’ll learn the basics of herbalism and blend your own custom loose-leaf tea using therapeutic botanicals. Then, the ARTime BARRO team will lead you through creating a handbuilt bowl—perfect for future tea rituals or as a keepsake from the night. All materials are included, no experience is needed, and booking will be available through ARTime BARRO.
Scent & Clay: A Sensory Workshop with Eau’dacity + ARTime BARRO Costa Mesa
Indulge your senses with Eau’dacity & ARTime BARRO. Design a custom fragrance and shape a ceramic piece at this intimate, romantic workshop in Costa Mesa, CA. Book your spot!
Handbuilding Ornament Workshop Santa Monica
Get into the holiday spirit with a cozy evening of clay handbuilding! In this workshop, each participant will create 10 handmade ornaments using a slab roller to roll out clay, cut festive shapes, and decorate them with their own unique style.
Charcuterie Board Workshop Santa Monica
Join us for a creative and hands-on pottery experience where you’ll learn to design and handbuild your very own ceramic charcuterie board. Perfect for entertaining guests or adding a personal touch to your home, this class is beginner-friendly and guided by experienced instructor Spencer. All materials and tools will be provided.
Halloween Slab Ghosts Workshop - CM
Join us for a spooky, creative night where you’ll make your very own ghosts out of clay! In this fun workshop, you’ll learn how to craft ghostly figures using the slab technique and add some colorful flair with underglazes. These handcrafted ghosts are perfect for holiday gifts or as a unique decoration to place by your candy bowl. Plus, you'll have them back just in time for Halloween!
Artime & BuenCamino Camps Collaboration @ Santa Monica
At Artime Barro and BuenCamino Camps, we believe in the transformative power of immersive experiences. Our day camps offer children a unique opportunity to grow, explore, and thrive in a creative, bilingual environment. Each day is thoughtfully designed to blend art, language, and play, fostering self-expression, confidence, and a love for learning.
Soundbath @ Santa Monica
If you’re not familiar with sound baths, it is a meditative experience where you are “bathed” in sound waves. These waves are created in various ways, including healing instruments such as gongs, singing bowls, chimes, and chants. This practice of healing bodies through sound is thousands of years old with deep roots in cultures across the world. Sound baths can be an excellent means of self-care. They work to release stress and boost mood. And they provide a great opportunity to connect with your intuition and get in touch with distant parts of yourself.
Soundbath + Handbuilding Workshop CM
You are free to create freeform pieces, it may start as a pinch pot but end up as a sculpture! This session is open to everyone who wants to feel more peaceful, and relaxed while creating art. Pieces will be fired and glazed. Class by local yogi and pottery instructor Mia.
Kids Summer Camp - Games Week (Costa Mesa Studio)
Join us for Games Week at ARTime BARRO's Kids Summer Camp! This engaging 4-day pottery camp is perfect for kids ages 7–12 who love getting creative and playing with clay. During this hands-on experience, participants will craft unique game boards, learn the basics of wheel throwing, glaze their creations, and make memories with new friends.
Soft Touch: Queer Clay Night @ Santa Monica
A gentle, sapphic-centered evening of handbuilding, slow jams, and community. Join us June 26 at ARTime BARRO Santa Monica for an intimate workshop designed for queer connection and creative expression.
Latin Fever 1-Day Fest @ Santa Monica
The Latin Fever 1-Day Fest Pass grants you full access to a dynamic lineup of live Latin music, DJs, dancing, and immersive experiences—all in the heart of Santa Monica. Celebrate the rhythm of Latin America with curated performances, exclusive artist merch, delicious bites, and refreshing cocktails.
Sip n Sculpt @ the Viceroy
This summer, Artime Barro is bringing our signature handbuilding workshops poolside in collaboration with the iconic Viceroy Santa Monica! Join us for a relaxing and creative evening by the cabanas, where you'll learn how to handbuild your very own trinket dish while enjoying a specialty cocktail and light bites. Our seasonal workshop series is perfect for a date night, friend outing, or a solo creative escape—just steps from the sand.
Soundbath + Handbuilding Workshop LB
You are free to create freeform pieces, it may start as a pinch pot but end up as a sculpture! This session is open to everyone who wants to feel more peaceful, and relaxed while creating art. Pieces will be fired and glazed. Class by local yogi and pottery instructor Mia.
Becoming Friends with Our Emotions Laguna Beach
Join us for a transformative workshop that combines the therapeutic art of ceramics with emotional exploration, inspired by the beloved movie Inside Out. Participants will engage in a hands-on creative process, sculpting a unique ceramic piece that symbolizes one of their key emotions—such as joy, sadness, anger, or fear. This engaging activity not only fosters self-expression but also serves as a powerful tool for introspection.
Tsugi - Modern Kintsugi Workshop @ Artime Barro SM
This technique emphasizes the scars rather than hiding them. Kintsugi has been revered in Japan since ancient times as an art form that embraces imperfection and revitalizes it. Traditional Kintsugi requires as long as two months to complete, but this workshop uses a food-safe epoxy that hardens in a short time, known as modern Kintsugi.
Soundbath Only Session CM
This session is open to everyone who wants to feel more peaceful, and relaxed through a soundbath session.
Inner Alchemy: A Journey Through Breathwork, Energy & Sound @ Santa Monica
Join us for a trasnformational gathering to guide you into deep self-exploration, energetic healing, and profound relaxation. We invite you to journey inward and reconnect with your highest self in a safe and nurturing space through breathwork, energy healing, and a soothing sound bath.
SOFAR Sounds @Costa Mesa
At this show, you’ll get up close and personal with artists, meet like-minded music fans, and experience a cool, local space in an entirely new way.
Celebrate the Art Behind the Walls – Mural Exhibition Open House! @ Santa Monica
Join us in honoring Maritza, the creative force behind our Santa Monica studio’s stunning murals, at a special event showcasing the art that brings our space to life.
Salud del Suelo: Private Studio Session + Experience
Join us for a unique, 2-hour pottery session hosted by Del Suelo at Artime Barro, with coffee or matcha provided by ¡Salud! Coffee.
Free Clay Workshop for Those Impacted by the Fires @ Santa Monica
Join us for a free therapeutic clay hand building workshop designed to support healing and resilience for those impacted by the recent Los Angeles fires.
Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) Workshop @ Santa Monica
Starting February 3rd, experience Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) every Monday from 10–11 AM at Artime Barro. This evidence-based mindful movement practice fosters healing and empowerment in a safe, supportive environment. Led by RYT 500-certified instructor and therapist Courtney Baldwin, this class is open to all—no yoga experience required. Limited to 8 participants, $20 per person. Reserve your spot today!
Soulful Sundays: A Faith-Centered Connection @ Santa Monica
Experience the power of faith, connection, and community with Soulful Sundays at ARTIME BARRO. Join Chelle Njiva, Founder of FemmeProsper Wellness, for an inspiring in-person gathering designed to nurture your soul and restore your inner strength. Through mindfulness, prayer, and uplifting conversations over tea or cacao, reconnect with hope and resilience in a supportive space.
Make Your Own Mug Workshop
Learn how to make marbled mugs!
- Students will make mugs on the pottery wheel and be taught how to make handles. Mugs will be fired and glazed. All materials provided. Class by local master ceramicist Robert H Jones.
Transformational Breathwork & Sound Healing @ Santa Monica
Join us for a restorative Transformational Breathwork & Sound Healing session from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM, led by FemmeProsper Wellness. Together, let’s bring hope, dignity, and healing to our community.
Winter Solstice Somatic Ceremony @ Santa Monica
The Winter Equinox is the longest night of the year and the invitation is to gather and ground down as we transition into the light. The holidays can be overwhelming and often hard for us to take that truly nourishing pause so that we can bring intention, gratitude and presence as we move into the new year. This gathering will be a space for you to reflect in the community, express yourself through movement of your breath and body, and envision the light you want to bring into your life.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No prior experience is required. Our workshops are designed for beginners as well as those with some experience. Our instructors will guide you step-by-step through the process so you can enjoy creating with clay in a relaxed and supportive environment.
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We recommend wearing comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting a little messy. Clay washes out easily, but pottery can be a hands-on process so we recommend not wearing rings.
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Ceramic pieces typically take about 3-4 weeks to complete due to the drying, glazing, and kiln firing process.
Once your piece is ready, we’ll contact you with pickup details. -
Workshop sizes are intentionally kept small to provide a more personal and hands-on experience. This allows our instructors to give individual guidance while maintaining a relaxed and creative atmosphere. Each workshop typically has about 6-12 students depending on our locations.
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Workshops may be rescheduled with advance notice.
Please contact us as soon as possible and we’ll do our best to help move you to another available date.
Note: Our hands are often messy with clay which makes it difficult to answer the phone. Please email us at the location you booked the workshop: laguna@artimebarro.com, costamesa@artimebarro.com, or santamonica@artimebarro.com & feel free to cc info@artimebarro.com
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While we always do our best to ensure every piece turns out beautifully, ceramics can sometimes be unpredictable.
Factors such as glaze inconsistencies, clay reactions during firing, or kiln-related issues can occasionally affect the final result.
Unfortunately, these are natural parts of the ceramics process and are sometimes beyond our control.
If your piece did not turn out as you expected, we completely understand how disappointing that can feel.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at info@artimebarro.com, and we’ll be happy to work with you to find a solution. This may include scheduling a remake or offering a partial refund.
Our goal is always to make things right and ensure you have a positive and enjoyable experience with us. We truly appreciate your understanding and patience.