Upcoming Workshops.
Pintar by BARRO & Wine Lab Costa Mesa: A Creative Sip and Paint Experience
Glaze your very own ceramic wine cup! We invite you to join us and Wine Lab for a collaborative event designed to unleash your creative prowess!
Soundbath + Handbuilding Workshop
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.
Kava and Clay Workshop
Discover the ancient art of pottery and indulge in the relaxing experience of Kava with our exciting Kava and Clay Workshop! Join us for a hands-on session where you'll learn the fundamentals of handbuilding pottery while enjoying the soothing effects of Kava.
Earth Day Pot-a-Pot
Celebrate Earth Day with us at The Camp in Costa Mesa for a hands-on Pot a Pot event! For just $20, choose your pot and succulent, and learn how to breathe new life into upcycled ceramics on April 17th, from 4 PM to 6 PM.
Kintsugi Workshop
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.
Nourish to Bloom: A Guided Journaling + Hand-building Workshop
In collaboration with Nicole Smolinski, mental health professional & author of Finding My Way Back: Poems on Coming Alive, Healing & Self-Discovery, this is an experiential ceramics workshop combining inner reflective exercises and conscious conversation with clay work to help you explore the symbolism of our seasonal theme.
Polymer Jewelry Workshop
Join our Polymer Jewelry Workshop in Costa Mesa for a unique crafting experience. Perfect for those looking to explore their creativity and make handmade beauties, our workshop teaches the art of creating polymer clay earrings in festive designs. Located conveniently in Costa Mesa, this workshop is ideal for those aged 13 and up. Limited to 20 participants, our intimate setting ensures personalized attention and a cozy atmosphere. Book now!
Valentines Day Special: Self-love Themed Soundbath + Handbuilding Workshop
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.
Pottery and Matcha Mixer
For this special 2-hour workshop, we are collaborating with Moongoat. For the first hour, Moongoat Matcha Specialists will introduce the history and process of the stone-grounded matcha tea. You will also be taught how to whisk your own matcha. For the last hour, you will be hand-building with clay a bowl for your matcha. Each participant will be gifted a Matcha Kit (includes a whisker, knob, & matcha powder).
THE TASTE OF ONENESS - by Vessel Retreats
Join Vessel on a 7 day, 6 night pottery and yoga retreat, bringing you an experience like no other - a perfect blend of restoration and pleasure in a hidden oasis in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico. Find yourself immersed in a private oasis just off the tip of the Baja California Peninsula where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific Ocean.
Kurinuki Clay Carving Workshop: Embrace Japanese Artistry
Dive into Kurinuki, a traditional Japanese technique of 'carving out' from a solid clay block, valuing both the interior and exterior of each piece.
Express & Connect: A Queer-Friendly Ceramic Coffee Cup Workshop 🌈☕️
Join us for a vibrant and inclusive event as we celebrate Pride Month at our Queer Pride Mixer! This enchanting evening, held at BARRO Costa Mesa on June 30th, will bring together individuals to revel in the spirit of love, acceptance, and self-expression.
Jack-O-Lantern Handbuilding Workshop
Dive into a night of clay, costumes, and cocoa! Join us for a handbuilding workshop where you will be designing your own pumkin, don your favorite Halloween attire, and indulge in MoonGoat Coffee's exclusive hot chocolate bar. Creativity meets spooktacular fun. Reserve your spot for a bewitching evening! 🎃👻🍫
Indigenous Celebration, Origins: Mexico
ARTime BARRO to host 4 indigenous traditions facilitators to honor Mexican pre hispanic heritage on Mexican independence day. This is a wellness workshop that is all centered on sharing the native traditions of ancient Mexico with our community.
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.
Adult Summer Camp
Join us in this Adult Camp geared toward building community and a zen haven of wellness and creativity through this unique experience at BARRO focused on restoring, reshaping, and repurposing.
Vessels Workshop
An experiential ceramics workshop combining open-ended inner reflective exercises with directive clay work to help you explore what it means for something to be a "vessel," and how this can apply literally & figuratively to the clay work we do in class, and perhaps to the ways you conceptualize moments outside of class.
Soundhealing y Clay Workshop
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.
Heart Bowl Workshop
Learn how to make a heart bowl for yourself or your sweetie! Makes a great date night experience!
- Students will make 1 big bowl on the pottery wheel and be taught how to make it into a heart shape. Pieces will be fired and glazed. All materials provided. Class by local master ceramicist Robert H Jones.
Improve Your Throwing Workshop
Learn how to improve your throwing from the basics to small but helpful changes guided by a pro!
- Students will work on the wheel one on one with the instructor and go over standard shapes for betterment! Pieces can be fired and glazed. All materials provided. Class by local master ceramicist Robert H Jones.
CLAY SCULPTURES
For the first time in Cabo and we want you to take advantage of and learn about this art and create a human face with us with basic clay modeling techniques (for beginners and advanced)!
Big Mouth Candy Dish Workshop
Learn how to make a Big Mouth dish for candy or little keepsakes!
- Students will make bowls on the pottery wheel and be taught how to turn them into Big mouths! Pieces will be fired and glazed. All materials provided. Class by local master ceramicist Robert H Jones.
Marbled Clay Bowl Workshop
Learn how to make a clay bowl on the wheel with Laguna Beach local artist Robert H Jones.
TORTUS COPENHAGEN TOUR
This special TORTUS 3-day masterclass at ARTime BARRO in Laguna beach is for experienced throwers.
Ornament Workshop
Learn how to make ornaments the Robert Jones way!
- Students will make 4 ornaments. Pieces will be fired and glazed. All materials provided. Class by local master ceramicist Robert H Jones.
HOLIDAY DISH WORKSHOP
This is a seasonal workshop happening only for the holiday season! Make a great handmade gift this holiday season all the while enjoying great family fun!
SILK PAINTING
This is an open enrollment class on Saturdays from 11 am to 1 pm. Ignite your artistic spirit & learn to paint your own silk scarf of wall hanging, with a workshop in relaxing Laguna Beach, CA.
SGRAFFITO Workshop
This is an ongoing open enrollment class occurring Fridays and Saturdays. Learn the art of Sgraffito! Click on the workshop to sign up.
Air Planter Workshop
Create your own textural air plant planter in this beginner-friendly workshop. Available classes on Friday, November 13th at 1 pm or 3 pm and Saturday, November 14th at 1 pm or 3 pm. Sign up online!