This two-hour private pottery experience offers a memorable way to slow down, get centered, and connect with the creative spirit of Santa Fe. Held in a charming adobe studio on Upper Canyon Road, each session is relaxed, playful, and thoughtfully guided.
You’ll have the studio to yourself—no crowds, no rushing—just time to create in a welcoming working pottery studio.
Each experience begins with a wheel-throwing demonstration, followed by personalized instruction tailored to your interests and experience level. Guests may choose wheel throwing, handbuilding, or painting and decorating already made pottery. Whether it is your first time working with clay or you already have experience, the session is designed to meet you where you are.
All materials are prepared for you, including clay, tools, and aprons—just come ready to enjoy the experience and get a little muddy. Your finished pieces will be carefully trimmed, glazed, and kiln fired after the session, then shipped to you within 4–6 weeks as a lasting reminder of your time in the studio.
Guests are welcome to make as much as they like during the session. Shipping is calculated separately once the work is complete.
Booking
To reserve your experience with Red Sky Pottery, please call or text 207-801-1567 or email maria@redskypottery.com.
The private pottery experience is $275 per person, with a two-person minimum. Private individual sessions may also be arranged; please reach out for availability and pricing.
Evening, weekend, and holiday reservations are available.
A 50% deposit is required to reserve your time. Deposits are fully refundable with 30 days’ notice, 50% refundable with 7 days’ notice, and nonrefundable for cancellations made within 7 days of the experience.
“My wife and I went to Santa Fe for an anniversary. Everything about the trip was memorable, but our visit to Red Sky Pottery was easily the highlight. We had a wonderful couple of hours “throwing” pots (as I now know the correct term) in Maria’s lovely private studio. Maria made us feel so welcome and is a terrific instructor and guide, striking exactly the right balance between letting you get on with it yourself and gentle course-corrections when needed. Add to that, she’s a lovely person and fun to be around. We’re excitedly awaiting shipment of our pots when they are baked and glazed; they’ll be a permanent reminder of a magical experience! You should do this!”
— Malcom
“A cozy experience with a great teacher, Red Sky pottery is a can’t miss experience. The studio is an introvert’s paradise, crafting in a calm relaxing environment with pleasant music. The one-on-one session was also very helpful, I was incredibly rusty on a wheel and Maria helped me immensely. Also, you get to keep your creation and use it however you see fit! This was the highlight of my trip, I can’t recommend it enough!”
— Alaina
“This is by far the best part of our week long vacation! Getting a one on one pottery class with such a kind and talented artist is a once in a lifetime experience. Plus she glazes and fires your pottery and sends it to you which the other classes do not offer. I love knowing that not only have I learned a relaxing new hobby, but I get to keep and display my art. I would recommend hurrying and making an appointment before her schedule fills up. This is a quintessential Santa Fe experience. ”
— E. S.
“Maria was fabulous! Her instructions and positive energy were so helpful. She made the process approachable and fun. My daughter and I had the best time and cannot wait to come back. The studio is charming with picturesque trees and sounds of the creek right outside the window.”
— Laura
“I recently took a pottery-making class with Maria while on a girls’ trip to Santa Fe, and it was truly the highlight of our entire trip! Maria was incredibly personable, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience so much fun from start to finish.
She had such a warm, welcoming energy and created a space where we all felt comfortable to be creative (and a little silly!). Whether you’re a complete beginner or have some experience with pottery, Maria meets you where you’re at and guides you with patience and encouragement.
We laughed, got our hands delightfully messy, and each walked away with a handmade piece to remember the trip by. It was such a special and memorable way to connect with each other and with the artistic spirit of Santa Fe.
If you’re considering it—do it! You won’t regret it.”
