Paseo Pottery

Want to experience the magic of Raku pottery for yourself? Join us for a workshop!

We offer horsehair and glaze reduction-firing Raku at our studio every third Friday of the month. Over the course of three hours, you'll learn about the history of Raku, the different firing methods, decorate a piece of your own, and take it home with you at the end.

We also are happy to host private Raku events either at our studio or bringing our mobile kiln to your venue (so long as it meets a few basic requirements). Learn more at PaseoPottery.com or reach out to [email protected] for more information about our private offerings.

We wanted to extend a heartfelt *thank you* to everyone who came out to our October First Friday Throw Down benefitting 's Tierra Nueva Counseling Center.

Not only did we have a fantastic time getting our hands good and dirty—with your support we managed to raise more than $550 to support the critical work of providing affordable, patient-centric mental health care in Northern New Mexico 🙌

It's such a joy to be able to give back to our community this way. So, thank you, TNCC team, for all you do, and to everyone who turned up, donated, and put a smile on our faces. We hope to see you at our next Throw Down in November!

She’s unloaded! So many goodies coming out of the gas kiln today, showing off the wide range of approaches potters take here in our studio.

Kiln Christmas is here, so come get your pots 🎁

Loaded ✔️
Firing ✔️
Unload scheduled for Monday morning. Come on through to celebrate Kiln Christmas with us 🥳

TOMORROW: Our October First Friday Throwdown 🥳

This month we're featuring Southwestern College's Tierra Nueva Counseling Center, with all funds raised during the evening going to their important work providing empathetic and accessible counseling services in Santa Fe.

What's a throwdown? A big party, of course! Complete with wheel throwing and handbuilding demonstrations, music, libations, and plenty of chances to get your hands dirty, it's a fun and boisterous way to be in community and support a good cause.

The festivities start at 5pm and cost is $25 per person. Grab a ticket and come on by for a great Friday night: https://paseopottery.as.me/THROWDOWN

Your next chance to learn from handbuilding artist extraordinaire, Michelle Perrin, is coming up!

Michelle dabbled in ceramics and painting while working full time, but it wasn’t until she retired in 2023 that she was able to focus on the arts. She became a volunteer and started teaching at Paseo Pottery in 2025, where she has become a much beloved member of the community.

Her next class starts October 7, and runs weekly on Wednesdays from 2-4:30pm through November 11. Come learn with her!

This class is designed to teach students of all skill levels: handbuilding techniques including pinch, coil, and slab. Class registration includes a shelf, 25lbs of recycled clay, 5 free hours of practice time, and more!

Sign up today at https://paseopottery.as.me/?appointmentType=97476679

Trying to figure out which offering on our calendar makes the most sense for you? We know there are lots of options, so let's break it down.

🏺 One-time wheel or combo experiences 🏺
Get a taste of throwing on the wheel (with the addition of handbuilding for combo experiences) in this two-hour experience. All pieces made on the wheel are recycled at the end; registration required at least 24 hours in advance.

📓 Long-term classes 📓
Take a piece from start to finish, through bisque and glaze firing, in these 6-week courses. Students get a shelf, recycled clay, and practice time included in their class purchase.

👋 Drop-in classes 👋
Students enrolled in a long-term class who miss a session, or those who've completed a 6-week class and want to review specific skills, can drop in to a single class for more practice. Prior approval from the teacher or a studio manager required.

🎨 Painted pottery 🎨
Perfect for a low-key gathering or for the spontaneous and crafty. Choose from our wide variety of premade bisqueware and add your artistic touch with acrylic paint or underglaze. Underglaze pieces are fired in our kiln and available for pickup within 2 weeks (shipping also available; acrylic pieces can go home with you when you leave. Walk-ins welcome!

🔥 Raku experiences 🔥
Learn about the history of this firing style and try it yourself, with the option to glaze your piece and finish it in a can of combustibles, or decorate it with horsehair and other materials as soon as it is out of the kiln. Experiences last three hours and you can take your piece(s) with you when you leave.

See scheduling and pricing details at PaseoPottery.com. We hope to see you in the studio soon!

Studio scenes lately: Works in progress, works waiting for the gas kiln, a full stock of recycled clay, fun glaze moments, the gallery and glaze room beckoning... We're looking forward to seeing what everyone gets up to this week!