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Ojai Pottery Workshop and Studio Tour 2 hr
TourTruth score 7.0 out of 10
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61 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Santa Barbara
- 2 hrs
- Updated November 2, 2026
Try pottery techniques, watch local artists at work, and create a piece in Ojai’s orchard-side studio.
About this tour
Discover Ojai’s century-old ceramics tradition in a working pottery studio set amid a fruit orchard, about a mile from the city center. This 2-hour Ojai Pottery Workshop and Studio Tour invites you to see local artists at work and try your hand at making pottery.
Clay and equipment are provided as you explore a range of techniques. After creating your piece, you can choose to have the studio trim, glaze, and high-fire it for $15 per piece. This finishing process takes about three weeks. Prefer to finish it yourself? You can return to glaze your own work at no charge. Shipping is also available, with fees not specified.
Spend a creative afternoon connecting with Ojai’s pottery scene and its orchard surroundings. Book your Ojai Pottery Workshop and Studio Tour to shape a hands-on keepsake of your visit.
Highlights
- Try your hand at pottery techniques in a working studio
- Watch local potters at work in a fruit orchard setting
- Make pottery with clay and equipment provided
What's included
Included
- Clay and equipment
- Hands-on pottery studio experience
Not included
- $15 per piece for studio trimming, bisque firing, glazing, and high firing
Ratings on each provider
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4.79 / 5 · 61 reviews
Important information
- Service animals are allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Studio is about 1 mile from Ojai city center
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- Studio finishing takes about 3 weeks
- You may return to glaze your own work at no charge
- Shipping is available; fees are not specified
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Workshop?
The workshop lasts 120 minutes.
Is clay and equipment provided?
Yes, clay and equipment are provided.
What does the $15 fee cover?
The $15 fee per selected piece covers trimming, bisque firing, glazing, and high firing.
How long does studio finishing take?
Studio finishing takes about 3 weeks.
Can I glaze my own work?
Yes, you may return to glaze your own work at no charge.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.79 from 61 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
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- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.0.
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