12 classes with availability
Wooden Spoon Carving Workshop
Element Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2727 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA
Try your hand at the time-honored craft of wood carving in this beginner-friendly workshop. With expert guidance on safety, proper tool handling, and finishing techniques, you'll shape raw wood into a functional, handcrafted piece. An optional wood burning element lets you add personalized decorative details to your creation.
Nov 28th
12–4pm PT
$75
18 Seats Left
Jan 31st
12–4pm PT
$75
18 Seats Left
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Sat. Nov 28th, 12–4pm PT
(4 hours)
Stained Glass Photo Frame Workshop
Element Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2727 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA
Create a beautiful stained glass photo frame while learning the fundamentals of the copper foil method in this beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop. With all tools and materials provided, you'll leave with a finished keepsake that's perfect for displaying a favorite photo and commemorating a fun creative experience.
Dec 12th
12–2pm PT
$85
15 Seats Left
Jan 17th
5–7pm PT
$85
15 Seats Left
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Sat. Dec 12th, 12–2pm PT
(2 hours)
Ceramic Charcuterie Board
Element Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2727 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA
Create a custom ceramic serving board as you learn the fundamentals of hand-building and decorating pottery in this beginner-friendly workshop. With all materials provided, you'll design a functional piece that's perfect for entertaining and personalize it with hand-painted details or your choice of glaze.
Dec 4th
6–8pm PT
$65
14 Seats Left
Dec 20th
12–2pm PT
$65
14 Seats Left
Jan 17th
3–5pm PT
$65
14 Seats Left
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Fri. Dec 4th, 6–8pm PT
(2 hours)
Winter Stained Glass Workshop
Element Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2727 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA
Join our Winter Stained Glass workshop this holiday season to create your own beautiful candy-cane, holly, snowflake, or mistletoe sun catcher, guided by experienced instructors and equipped with all necessary materials, perfect for adding a festive touch to your home!
Nov 15th
2:30–4:30pm PT
$75
8 Seats Left
Dec 12th
6–8pm PT
$75
15 Seats Left
Dec 20th
3–5pm PT
$75
10 Seats Left
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Sun. Nov 15th, 2:30–4:30pm PT
(2 hours)
Stained Glass Succulent Workshop
Element Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2727 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA
Learn the basics of stained glass while creating a charming 3D glass succulent in this beginner-friendly workshop. Using prefabricated glass pieces, you'll learn copper foiling, soldering, and finishing techniques before displaying your completed sculpture in a terracotta pot, with all materials included.
Nov 28th
5–7pm PT
$75
10 Seats Left
Jan 22nd
6–8pm PT
$75
15 Seats Left
Jan 31st
5–7pm PT
$75
15 Seats Left
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Sat. Nov 28th, 5–7pm PT
(2 hours)
Snowman Stained Glass
Element Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2727 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA
Get into the holiday spirit with this festive stained glass workshop, where you'll learn to copper foil and solder pre-cut glass pieces to create your own snowman. Personalize your finished creation with wire, paint, or markers to make a unique holiday decoration or handmade gift, with all materials included and no prior experience required.
Nov 29th
9–11am PT
$85
15 Seats Left
Dec 6th
3–5pm PT
$85
15 Seats Left
Jan 3rd
5–7pm PT
$85
15 Seats Left
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Sun. Nov 29th, 9–11am PT
(2 hours)
Beginner Wheel Throwing
Element Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2727 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA
This beginner-friendly pottery workshop provides a hands-on introduction to wheel throwing with a choice of glazing options. Finished pieces are fired and shipped directly to you, and no prior experience is required to join.
Nov 15th
5–7pm PT
$65
3 Seats Left
Nov 21st
5–7pm PT
$65
2 Seats Left
Nov 27th
6–8pm PT
$65
10 Seats Left
Dec 5th
12–2pm PT
$65
10 Seats Left
Dec 5th
6–8pm PT
$65
10 Seats Left
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Sun. Nov 15th, 5–7pm PT
(2 hours)
Stained Glass 3D Lily Pad
Element Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2727 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA
Create a colorful 3D stained glass lily pad while practicing beginner sculptural glass techniques. You'll learn to assemble prefabricated glass pieces using copper foil and solder, with all materials provided and no prior experience required.
Sat. Jan 23rd, 5–7pm PT
(2 hours)
Beginner Wheel Weekly
Element Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2727 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA
Dig into wheel-throwing in this pottery intensive, covering throwing, trimming, decorating, and glazing with EAC's house glazes. Studio access is 24/7 and all materials are provided, so you can create and keep your own pottery. No experience needed.
Dec 5th
8–11am PT
Meets 3 Times
$250
6 Seats Left
Jan 7th
6–8pm PT
Meets 4 Times
$250
6 Seats Left
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Sat. Dec 5th, 8–11am PT
(9 hours over 3 sessions)
Matcha Bowl Handbuilding
Element Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2727 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA
In this one-time pottery workshop, students of all skill levels will hand-build and decorate their own functional matcha bowl in a fun, creative setting. With expert guidance and all materials supplied, participants can personalize their piece through hand painting or glazing while enjoying a relaxing, hands-on experience.
Dec 12th
3–5pm PT
$65
14 Seats Left
Jan 9th
3–5pm PT
$65
14 Seats Left
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Sat. Dec 12th, 3–5pm PT
(2 hours)
Ceramic Vase Hand Building
Element Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2727 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA
Create your own functional ceramic vase in this hands-on pottery workshop, where you’ll learn handbuilding techniques and personalize your piece with your own design. Finish your vase with hand-painted details or a selection of glazes, with all materials included and no prior experience necessary.
Dec 19th
3–5pm PT
$65
25 Seats Left
Jan 24th
3–5pm PT
$65
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Sat. Dec 19th, 3–5pm PT
(2 hours)
Slab Built Mug
Element Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2727 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA
Create your own functional ceramic mug or teacup in this hands-on pottery workshop, where you'll learn slab-building techniques and explore different decorating methods. Customize your piece with hand-painted designs or your choice of glazes, with all materials provided and no prior experience required.
Sat. Jan 23rd, 3–5pm PT
(2 hours)
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Make Cozy Candles
Classpop! See all classes by this school @ 501 S Santa Fe Ave, San Diego, CA
Relax and get creative in this cozy, hands-on candle-making workshop led by expert instructors. You'll learn to pour and finish an 8-ounce soy wax candle and explore the craft of hand-rolled beeswax candles. Welcoming to all skill levels, this session offers a warm, inspiring atmosphere from start to finish.
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$43.99
Halloween Stained Glass Workshop
Element Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2727 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA
Get into the Halloween spirit by creating a spooky stained glass suncatcher featuring a spiderweb, jack-o-lantern, or bat design. Using pre-cut glass, copper foil, and solder, you’ll create your own festive decoration with guidance throughout the process—no experience necessary and all materials included.
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$75
Halloween Wheel Throwing
Element Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2727 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA
Celebrate spooky season in this beginner-friendly pottery workshop by learning the basics of wheel throwing and creating a festive bowl. Personalize your piece with fun Halloween-inspired details and your choice of painted or studio-applied glaze, with all materials included.
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$70
Ceramic Jack-o-Lantern
Element Art Center See all classes by this school @ 2727 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA
Get into the Halloween spirit by handbuilding and decorating your own ceramic jack-o-lantern, perfect for holding tea lights and displaying for years to come. Choose from a selection of glazes to finish your creation, with all materials included and no prior experience necessary.
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$65
"Let's Get Started" Chalk Paint for Beginners
The Corner Store See all classes by this school @ 4873 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA
Learn about Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan and Annie Sloan waxes. We'll show you step-by-step 4 painting and 3 waxing techniques so you can change your old, tired pieces into new treasures! All you need to bring is your enthusiasm as we provide everything else needed for the workshop, including a small project to work on to try out your new skills and take home. The workshop is hands-on so dress accordingly.
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$75
Basic Screen Printing
Kiss A Cow Studios See all classes by this school @ 4434 30th St, San Diego, CA
This class covers the fundamentals of screen printing. You will learn to use screen printing equipment and tools (mesh, inks, squeegee, and stencil materials) You will learn the process of preparing your artwork for screens, and screen printing techniques. You may print on different substrates. All supplies are provided however you may bring additional substrate:paper, fabric, canvas. We will learn different ways to create your own art. All lab safety...
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Squeegee Benders
Kiss A Cow Studios See all classes by this school @ 4434 30th St, San Diego, CA
This is screen printing club that continues on a month-to-month basis and a learning environment where participants will design and print on shirts, paper, wood, and/or on other substrate. You will have the opportunity to exchange ideas and get feedback on your projects whether they are shirt designs, serigraphs, posters, cards, or anything else that you design and screen print. If you are planning on starting your own T-shirt line, this is the class...
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Screen Printing & Hot Foil Workshop
Kiss A Cow Studios See all classes by this school @ 4434 30th St, San Diego, CA
This is a creative workshop in screen printing and foil stamping where the participants will design and print on shirts or other fabric. We will provide a soft, tri-blend, nice shirt, v-necked, or crew neck and you may bring other shirts to print on. KAC will also have different shirt styles for you to pick from and order in preparation for printing at a low cost. Day One: We will demo and print a design on fabric and go through the screen printing...
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Reviews for DIY Classes in San Diego
DIY Classes in San Diego are rated 4.6 stars based on 29 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.
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Wooden Spoon Carving Workshop
We took this class as a date night and it was such a blast! The instructor Justin was friendly, super knowledgeable, and always ready to help at every step. The class itself was beginner-friendly but still provided a fun challenge. We will definitely be coming back for more classes. :) -
Pottery Wheel 2 (BYOB)
Had a great time. Five of us took it. We all enjoyed the experience. -
Pottery Wheel 2 (BYOB)
Jeff was great. He was very informative and taught in a manner that complemented my learning style. I highly recommend this course. -
Pottery Wheel 2 (BYOB)
Great teacher learned a lot enjoyed the class will be back -
Intro to Wood Shop Power Tools
So excited to take this course. Really enjoyed being introduced to MarkerPlace space and the tools they have available for use. -
Pottery Wheel 2 (BYOB)
I didn't expect we would actually make things (since never done this before), but we made a few bowls and I'm excited that I'll be able to pick them up at later time to take them home. It was fun and I learned something! would do it again. -
Squeegee Benders
It was a great experience, everyone was awesome and I learned a lot above all the instructor treated us with respect ✊ -
Squeegee Benders
Starla is very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Enjoyed the class a lot. -
Cutting Board Workshop: Face Grain Cutting Board
Ty was super knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Learned a lot in this class and ended up with a beautiful final product. Couldn’t have been a better experience with the space and the teacher. I’ve already recommended the class to a bunch of people and it hasn’t even been a full day since I’ve completed it. -
Screen Printing Basics
Except for the cold weather, this place is incredible!! So glad I found you guys!! I will try to be back soon!! Mike was fun & very informative. Thanks for taking time with us, Mike!! -
Intro to Wood Shop Power Tools
Good course where you finished making a simple toolbox -- that involved using all the tools you are introduced to. Instructor was great. She was informative, patient & was amazing at managing to help everyone with any issue they encountered. I really liked the class. -
Screen Printing & Hot Foil Workshop
Loved it from day one to the end... -
"Let's Get Started" Chalk Paint for Beginners
Very informative! A must for someone new to this paint. -
Pottery Wheel 2 (BYOB)
It was such a wonderful class. I really enjoyed it. -
"Let's Get Started" Chalk Paint for Beginners
Instructor was well organized, knowledgeable, patient and very helpful. She gave each of us individual time and answered all our questions. I’m looking forward to taking another class with her! -
"Let's Get Started" Chalk Paint for Beginners
Awesome class!!!! I will definitely be taking more! -
Screen Printing: Limited Edition Cards
Great instructor. Learned enough to know I want to learn more.
