sad friends

Community Ceramics Studio

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About Sad Friends

Sad Friends Ceramics is a community studio in the Dogpatch neighborhood of San Francisco built to teach technical skill, precision, and thoughtful craftsmanship. The studio focuses on both wheel throwing and mold-making, offering members a strong foundation in the industrial sector of ceramics while giving them the space to explore their own ideas with clarity and support.

With 16 wheels, electric kilns, a 3D printer for mold fabrication, dust collectors for clean air, and a growing glaze library, Sad Friends provides the tools and environment for ceramicists of all levels to work with intention. The studio welcomes those looking for a third space within the ceramic world as well as those looking to explore and refine their practice. The studio also has wheelie good snacks!

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Pieces Made (so far)
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Students Taught
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Sad Friends

Classes & Workshops

Learn to throw, build, and glaze in our community studio. All skill levels welcome.

Intro to Wheel Throwing Series

The perfect place to get started! Learn from the some skilled Sad Friends over 5 weeks to make your own set of cups and bowls.

$310

Intermediate Wheel Throwing Series

Level up your wheel throwing with professional master Daniel Vu! Learn to throw big forms, lidded forms. and off the hump.

$310

Intro to Hand-building Series

Sculpt, slab and coil with us! In the course you'll learn all the techniques you need to create the sculpture of your dreams.

$295

Basics of Slipcasting Series

Ever dream of making ceramics without the wheel? Have an idea you want to bring to life? We'll show you how to use CAD to 3D print and make a plaster mold of your idea!

$330

Single Day Cup Throwing Class

Not sure if you'd like wheel throwing? Give it a shot with us!

$95

2565 3rd Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
Second Floor, Studio 234

Hours

General Public | Mon-Sat: 10am - 6pm
Member Access | Mon-Sun: 9am - 10pm

Contact

Please reach out via our contact form
IG | @sadfriends.ceramics

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