Handmade Pottery in Monterey County
by Louie Benitez IV
Louie has been honing his pottery skills for more than 4 years, initially as a self-taught artist before branching out to attend workshops. His expertise includes wheel throwing, hand building, Japanese-style Kurinuki, and glazing. Throughout the years, he has established a well-equipped studio in King City, filled with high-quality tools to achieve excellent pottery results. Currently, he teaches courses at Sol Treasures in town and is now expanding to offer classes at his own studio. All skill levels are welcome, and no prior experience is needed to join!
Handbuilding
Handbuilding is a pottery-making technique that involves using your hands to form clay into a pot or vessel. It's an ancient method that doesn't require a pottery wheel.
The most common handbuilding techniques are pinch pottery, coil building, and slab building
Two Classes (up to 6 people)
1.5 hours each ~ $60 per class
Glazing
Come join our glazing classes for an extra touch of creativity to your handbuilding projects! This optional add-on class allows you to learn how to incorporate color and enhance the beauty of your pieces before they head into the kiln for final results. Scheduled about a week after the handbuilding class, this session adds a whole new dimension to your pottery experience.
One Class (up to 6 people)
1 hour ~ $30 each
Wheel Throwing
Dive into the art of wheel throwing with Louie! Experience a fun and relaxing environment as you create unique pottery pieces on the wheel. While mastering this advanced technique may require several sessions, I suggest starting with a handbuilding class to become familiar with pottery. However, if you prefer, we can jump straight into wheel throwing!
Two Classes (Private 1:1 only)
1.5 hours each ~ $60 per class
Kids Classes
Introduce your little ones to the world of pottery through our fun and engaging kids' classes. Let them explore their creativity and make their own masterpieces!
One Class (up to 6 kids)
1.5 hours ~ $45 each
Check our store to view the pottery we have available for purchase!