Program and studio events

Workshops & Events

From hands-on workshops and guest speaker sessions to corporate team-building experiences, our 1–2 day programs are open to members and non-members alike.

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Speaker Series

Clay Talks: Conversations with the Masters offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from and learn alongside experienced ceramic artists — open to members and non-members alike.

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Atelier

Immersive 4–6 week studio sessions exclusively for CACM Associate Members — dedicated access, mentorship, and community.

See our upcoming Atelier below.

The Gallery and Boutique. Learn about our current and upcoming exhibitions.

Catch up on exhibitions, speaker series, and community happenings in our Studio Journal.

Artist-in-Residence 2027

Two months of dedicated studio time to develop a focused body of work, ending with an exhibition in the CACM Gallery. Open to emerging and established ceramic artists. March–April 2027 · Learn more.

Workshops & Events

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Team Building Party
Team Building Party
from $320.00

Team Building at CACM — Get Your Hands Dirty!

Looking for a truly unique way to bring your team together? Come get your hands in clay at the Ceramic Art Center of Marin! Our team building experiences combine the joy of handbuilding with fun, interactive games that spark creativity, laughter, and genuine connection. No experience needed — just curiosity and a willingness to play!

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Speaker Series

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$25.00

CACM Clay Talks - Conversations with the Masters

October 24 - 4pm - 6pm

Join us to meet Jeff Downing for a casual, in-depth conversation full of stories and images.
Known for his detailed narrative dog sculptures, his work has been exhibited internationally in galleries, museums, and public art venues, and has been recognized by leading curators and arts organizations. Since 1996, he has been teaching college art courses, focusing on large-scale clay fabrication, installation, environmental art, wheel throwing, glaze formulation, and kilns.

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Clay Talks: John Toki_TLK-03-26
$25.00

Clay Talks, Conversation with the Masters

November 21 - 4pm - 6pm

The one and only John Toki, a titan of California ceramics. Since 1974 his monumental sculptures have graced museums and public spaces across California, his teaching has inspired generations of artists and his three ceramics textbooks have shaped the field. Honored with his own John Toki Day by the City of Berkeley and recipient of the NCECA Outstanding Achievement Award, we are truly honored to welcome him to CACM for a special evening.

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Ateliers

Members only. Interested?

Apply for Annual Membership or reach out with questions.

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$400.00

Bird Sculpture Atelier

A 4-Week, 6 session Ceramic Atelier
November 23 - December 14, 2026
Monday, 5pm - 8pm
Saturdays, 9am - 12pm

Join a four-week, 6 session program to learn the art of bird sculpture in clay. This hands-on mentor-led series will guide you through techniques for shaping, detailing, and finishing lifelike birds. It is perfect for ceramic artists looking to explore clay sculpting.

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Nerikomi - The Art of Colored Clay_ATL-13-26
$400.00

Nerikomi - The Art of Colored Clay
A 6-Week Ceramic Atelier

October 10 - November 21, 2026
Saturdays, 9am - 12pm

Discover the ancient Chinese and Japanese technique of Nerikomi, the art of creating intricate patterns and designs through colored and layered clay. This immersive Atelier will guide you through everything from preparing colored clay to building simple and sophisticated canes, while exploring a wide variety of applications from delicate inlay work to expressive form building. You will have the choice to explore free form constructions or functional forms such as lidded boxes.

The course is divided into 5 class modules and the 6th and last class dedicated to a critique session and a clear or satin glazing session.

Space is limited.

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Beginner's Wheel_ATL-14-26
$400.00

Due to limited space, this private Atelier is open only to CACM Part or Full Time Members.

Atelier runs from September 30 till November 4 - 9am - 12pm

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