Clay - Pottery Studio

Clay - Pottery Studio ClayonFirst is a pottery studio for beginners to advanced ceramists. Take a beginners class or come in daily as a member! Throw your life away at Clay!

Clay is a full service ceramics studio in downtown Long Beach. The goal of clay is to start a pottery & DIY revolution. We have an updraft gas kiln and we we fire at a Cone 10 reduction which means that we have the top of the line equipment for your use. We are very affordable and we have plans that fit every price range. We host parties, and are good with kids.

05/29/2026

Summer is around the corner! ☀️ Comment “summer” for a link to our Kids Pottery Camp!⁠
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Running weekly from June 22–August 17, campers ages 6–12 will explore wheel throwing, handbuilding, glazing, and more in a fun, creative environment.⁠
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Camp runs Monday–Friday from 9 AM–2 PM. Spots fill quickly, so sign up soon!

4-WEEK ADULT SERIES CLASSES! ⁠Adult series classes are designed to focus on one project from start to finish. Each serie...
05/28/2026

4-WEEK ADULT SERIES CLASSES!
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Adult series classes are designed to focus on one project from start to finish. Each series covers techniques like wheel throwing, handbuilding, glazing, and more, all centered around creating a specific piece.⁠
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These are consecutive 4-week sessions, meeting on the same day each week so you can build your skills step by step. ⁠
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Interested in another project? Comment below!⁠
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Work Shown:⁠
#1: Sourced from Pinterest⁠
#2: ⁠
#3: Sara

05/27/2026

NEW Kids Clay Club! Each month we’re working on a special new project from start to finish. Comment “kids” for a link to sign up.

This June, we’re making mini-magnets on a day of your choice: either every Monday or Wednesday at 4 PM.

05/21/2026

Comment “minis” for a link to book to handbuild 5 mini magnets of your choice in our $65 beginner-friendly workshop! ⁠
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Don’t miss out our upcoming workshops:⁠
🧲 May 30th at 6 PM⁠
🧲 June 10th at 5:30 PM⁠
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Minis Workshop inspired by Emma Van Der Veen .does.clay! 🥞

Running it back! We are having another event happening this coming Tuesday! Come eat some food ✨We have our regulars , ...
05/14/2026

Running it back! We are having another event happening this coming Tuesday! Come eat some food ✨
We have our regulars , .r.e.m.e.stuff and joining us this time is .kebobs

05/08/2026

Comment “wheel” for a link to book our Intro to Wheel Classes! ⁠
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Perfect for beginners who want hands-on guidance through the entire process from centering and opening the clay to pulling the walls and shaping it into small bowls, cups, vases, or whatever you’d like to make!⁠ 🎡

04/30/2026

Comment “kids” to sign your child up for May Kids Clay Club!⁠ ⁠
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Kids Clay Club is $100 for 4 Kids Classes at 4 pm on the same weekday you choose: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays!⁠ Ages 6-12 welcome!⁠ This month’s theme is Imaginary Friends.⁠ 🧌⁠
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Your child will be guided through every step of the ceramic process:⁠
- Weeks 1 & 2: Work with fresh clay to begin constructing their projects⁠
- Week 3: Focus on details, modifying and refining pieces in the leather-hard stage⁠
- Week 4: Finish with surface decoration and glazing to bring each piece to life

Come see an amazing art show by .venden and eat the best cheesesteak on earth from 🤯 with cream puffs from .r.e.m.e.stu...
04/24/2026

Come see an amazing art show by .venden and eat the best cheesesteak on earth from 🤯 with cream puffs from .r.e.m.e.stuff 🤤 and soda from 🥤

🎄✨ Join us Wednesday, December 3rd at 2 PM at Clay on First as we kick off the Christmas Tree Lighting with our 20/20/20...
11/27/2025

🎄✨ Join us Wednesday, December 3rd at 2 PM at Clay on First as we kick off the Christmas Tree Lighting with our 20/20/20 event!⁠
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Spend 20 minutes at the wheel, then enjoy 20% off our Holiday Market, where you can sip on hot cocoa and buy gifts for your loved ones! 🎁⁠ Then, you can walk on down for the Christmas Tree Lighting from 5-8 PM at the Terrace Theater Plaza! ⁠
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Don’t forget, you have to sign up through the Long Beach Holiday Savings Pass on Visit Long Beach’s website! We'll send you the direct link to sign up .

11/27/2025

Book our upcoming $65 Two-Hour Berry Bowl Workshops! 🍓🫐⁠
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In this class, you will use coil and slab techniques to design and create a perforated vessel for washing and storing your berries!

Join us for an evening of ceramics and cocktails featuring a sculptural Spiral Olive Tray Workshop paired with an Olive ...
11/22/2025

Join us for an evening of ceramics and cocktails featuring a sculptural Spiral Olive Tray Workshop paired with an Olive Spritz, created in collaboration with Midnight Oil !⁠ 🌀🍸🫒⁠
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Plus, every ticket includes a coupon for a complimentary appetizer at Midnight Oil (choose from Har Gow Shrimp Dumplings, Soup Dumplings, or Mushroom Buns) with any purchase same day!

Address

406 E 1st Street, Ste B
Long Beach, CA
90802

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 5:30pm
Thursday 10am - 5:30pm
Friday 10am - 5:30pm
Saturday 10am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+15624954362

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