Down the Rabbit Hole Art • Studio Experiences

Mindful Studio Programs & Workshops

Slow down and enter a tactile creative sanctuary. Choose from gentle weekend immersions, private gatherings, and instructor-guided ceramic masterclasses in our Creativity City studio.

Artisan shaping clay on a potter wheel in a sunlit studio
All Levels Welcome
$340 / person
2 Days (10 Hours)6 Participants

Weekend Clay Immersion

Step away from the rush of the week and ground your senses in natural stoneware clay. You will explore centered wheel throwing, organic handbuilding, and mindful trimming in an unhurried, daylight-filled studio setting.

Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Raw clay, studio tools, bisque & glaze firings, mindful tea breaks

Guide: Emma Clayborne

Head Ceramic Instructor

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Details
Group of smiling friends handcrafting ceramic bowls around a wooden studio table
Beginner Friendly
From $110 / person
3.5 Hours4 to 12 Guests

Private Studio Gathering

An exclusive studio gathering where your group explores collaborative vessel building and wheel throwing side-by-side. Designed to foster calm connection, tactile laughter, and shared tactile rituals.

Custom Weekday or Evening Timeslots
Dedicated instructor, customized playlist, glazing of 2 pieces each, tea ceremony

Guide: Liam Green

Studio Coordinator & Host

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Details
Hand sculpting a large textured earthenware ceramic vessel
Intermediate / Advanced
$280 / person
Full Day Intensive5 Participants

Advanced Vessel Architecture

A focused studio intensive exploring larger-scale hand-built urns, textured paddle techniques, and experimental natural ash glazes. Designed for makers seeking deeper tactile intimacy with form.

Select Fridays, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
High-fire stoneware clay, specialized wooden ribs, raw oxides, high-fire reduction

Guide: Emma Clayborne

Master Potter & Sculptor

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Collection of handmade ceramic mugs and breakfast bowls on linen
Beginner to Intermediate
$295 / person
2 Days (8 Hours)8 Participants

Mindful Tableware Ritual

Dedicated to the ritual of daily nourishment. Throw and shape your own coordinated morning set—a tactile mug, cereal bowl, and side plate—finished with our signature soft sage and ivory glazes.

Saturday & Sunday, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Porcelain blend clay, personalized glaze dipping, studio firing, organic morning tea

Guide: Emma Clayborne

Ceramic Artisan

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Details
Calm pottery studio interior with wheels and natural morning light
Zero Experience Needed
Custom Group Tier
4 Hours6 to 16 Guests

Mindful Team Sanctuary

Swap screens for damp clay slip. Our mindfulness-centered team experiences encourage presence, patient pacing, and non-judgmental tactile creation, concluding with a communal tea and reflection ritual.

Tuesday – Thursday Mornings
Full studio rental, all tools, firing & safe packaging shipped to your office

Guide: Liam Green

Studio Director

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Potter loading glazed raw ceramic vessels into an atmospheric studio kiln
Intermediate
$420 / person
3 Sessions + Kiln Unloading6 Participants

Atmospheric & Woodfire

An immersive masterclass delving into high-heat atmospheric firings, flame patterns, and natural wood ash accumulation. Learn how placement in the kiln paints one-of-a-kind earth surfaces onto your work.

Monthly Cohorts (Dates Provided)
Dedicated kiln space for 4 pieces, wood loading experience, safety gear

Guide: Emma Clayborne

Kiln Master

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Studio Philosophy & Materials

Looking for a custom private celebration or bespoke team retreat?

We host corporate gatherings, milestone celebrations, and mindful team rituals with full exclusive studio access, bespoke tea pairings, and custom firing timelines.

Custom Commissions
Studio Mentors & Artisans

Meet the hands and mentors behind our wheel

Our instructors pair deep technical mastery with a gentle, patient rhythm. Whether centering your first ball of clay or formulating custom wood-fired glazes, you will be guided with clarity and care.

Emma Clayborne shaping a ceramic vessel on the pottery wheel
Mindful Throwing
15+ Years at the Wheel

Emma Clayborne

Head Ceramicist & Founder

Emma specializes in mindful pottery techniques and tactile rituals, guiding students into calm focus through rhythm and centering.

"Clay reflects every breath; when we quiet our hands, the vessel naturally finds its true balance."

Wheel ThrowingReduction FiringTactile Rituals
Leads: Weekend Morning Intensives & Master Sessions
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Liam Green inspecting freshly glazed earthenware pottery
Hand-Building
8 Years in Studio Craft

Liam Green

Studio Director & Ceramicist

Liam oversees studio operations and leads hand-building workshops, fostering an unhurried, welcoming atmosphere for every maker.

"Perfection is rarely the goal. The beauty of clay lies in subtle finger marks and natural earth tones."

Pinch & Slab FormsOrganic GlazingBeginner Rituals
Leads: Private Group Bookings & Evening Clay Salons
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Maya Lin-Santos mixing organic ceramic glazes in porcelain bowls
Atmospheric Firing
12 Years in Kiln Arts

Maya Lin-Santos

Guest Artist & Glaze Specialist

With a background in mineral pigments and Japanese reduction kilns, Maya brings deep material reverence to specialty glaze weekends.

"Kiln firing is an exercise in surrender; fire and ash complete what mindful hands gently begin."

Wood FiringChawan VesselsGlaze Formulation
Leads: Seasonal Reduction & Advanced Form Workshops
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Private Guidance Available

Looking for a bespoke group session or 1-on-1 mentorship?

We tailor private bookings for teams, celebrations, and focused technical development at our studio wheels.

Studio Celebrations & Gatherings

Craft Together in Mindful Harmony

Gather your team, celebrate life milestones, or share quiet creative rituals. Our studio welcomes private groups with tailored instruction, organic textures, and peaceful pacing.

Gathering Formats & Capacities6 to 24 Guests
6 – 10 Guests

Intimate Circle

Personalized wheel-throwing with one-on-one instructor guidance and mindful centering rituals.

11 – 18 Guests

Studio Gathering

Shared hand-building feasts, vessel carving, and relaxed communal ceramic creation.

19 – 24 Guests

Full Studio Buyout

Exclusive access to both throwing stations and hand-building tables, soundscapes, and dedicated lounge.

What Every Private Booking Includes

All Materials & Kiln Firings

Unlimited clay, glazes, trimming tools, and two high-fire bisque and glaze cycles included for all finished pieces.

Catering & Refreshments

BYO wine and artisanal bites welcome; studio bar setup, glassware, tea service, and clean-up support provided.

2.5 to 3.5 Hour Experiences

Ample mindful pacing designed for presence, creative exploration, connection, and restorative art making.

Dedicated Master Instructor

Guidance tailored to your group's experience level, from absolute first-timers to seasoned makers.

Weekend dates and holiday bookings fill 3–6 weeks in advance. If you have flexible timing or a short-notice request, let us know in the notes field.

Direct Studio Concierge

Group Booking Inquiry

Share your desired event date, estimated headcount, and vision. We will reply within 24 hours with studio availability and custom pricing.

Select one or more dates you are interested in

No payment required to inquire. We hold tentative dates for 48 hours without obligation.