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Édouard Manet: Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe, 1863
Skip the crowds and the fireworks this year and spend your long weekend doing something real. This 3-day intensive is built for total beginners who want to disconnect from screens, slow way down, and finally try the most grounding creative practice there is — wheel throwing. Over three afternoons at El Studio, you'll go from never having touched a wheel to centering, pulling walls, and trimming your own finished forms.
Nine hours of hands-in-the-clay time across one weekend means real momentum — you'll feel the difference between Day 1 and Day 3 in your own hands. Pottery is mindfulness in motion. Working with clay lowers cortisol, quiets the mental noise, and pulls you fully into the present.
Whether you're navigating burnout, craving a screen-free reset, or just want a holiday weekend that's actually for you — this is it.
Core wheel throwing skills (centering, pulling, trimming) Three immersive afternoons of creative, screen-free practice A small, supportive group of fellow beginners Handmade ceramic pieces to take home
Perfect for: beginners, burnout recovery, stress relief, mindfulness seekers, creative wellness, couples, solo self-care, and Miami locals looking for a different kind of holiday weekend.
What's Included:
3 guided sessions in a small group All clay, materials, tools, and firings included Step-by-step instruction with individual guidance Studio glazing in your chosen color after firing
Friday, July 3 — Intro to Wheel Throwing: Throwing simple forms, centering and pulling walls
Saturday, July 4 — Thoriwng a couple more pieces, trimming & finishing your pieces
Sunday, July 5 — Glazing
El Studio, by OCISLY Ceramics
5400 NE 4th Court, Miami
Please park in the unmarked spots in our lot (pay to park) and enter through the double doors. Cost: $400
Includes all materials, tools, firings, glazing, and instruction.
Please sign up with an email you actively check.
The Aftermath — pottery takes time! Your pieces take approximately 6 weeks to process. Please don't contact us before then — we're a small team doing our best. You'll get a pickup email once they're ready.
Cancellations & Attendance Cancellations must be emailed to ocislyceramics@gmail.com at least 48 hours before Day 1. No refunds for no-shows or late cancellations. This is an intensive — there are no reschedules for missed days. Please only sign up if you can commit to the full weekend.
If you're unable to pick up your pieces on the final day, we'll hold them for one month.
Join this intimate 4-week workshop dedicated to hand-building your very own ceramic mahjong set — from raw clay tiles to a finished, glazed collection you'll play with for years. The intention is to craft something personal and cohesive, with room to customize your designs as you go, all while enjoying the calming, meditative process of working with clay.
Over four Wednesdays, you'll learn the full hand-building process — forming tiles, carving and stamping your designs, glazing, and firing. Each session builds on the last, so attendance at all classes is required.
This is a small-group experience with just 10 spots (each spot welcomes up to 3 people), allowing for hands-on guidance and a slower, more connected pace. While the goal is to complete your own set, ceramics is inherently unpredictable — breakage can happen, and perfection isn't promised (that's part of the magic).
We'll meet:
Wednesday, August 5th from 7PM - 9PM
Wednesday, August 12th from 7PM - 9PM
Wednesday, August 19th from 7PM - 9PM
Wednesday, August 26th from 7PM - 9PM
What we'll make each week:
Class 1 – Make your tiles
Class 2 – Work on designs + stamps
Class 3 – Glazing, part 1
Class 4 – Glazing, part 2
What's included:
All materials, tools, and equipment
Instructor guidance
All firings
Free and easy parking
Inspired by wabi-sabi, here nothing needs to be finished, perfect, or permanent. Forget about the outcome — the goal is simply to let your inner creative curious child come out to play.
We'll offer some beverages, and you're welcome to BYOB (we charge a corkage fee). Expect a few weekly hours of screen-free, meditative making in a beautiful oasis in the middle of Miami.
Our studio — our favorite creative third space — not home, not work, but a pause in between… a gentle rebellion against screens, schedules, and the pressure to perform.
📸 Follow along: @ocisly_ceramics + @elstudio.miami
Cancellation policy: This workshop is non-refundable. No make-up classes are available, as sessions are modular and build week to week. Please register only if you can attend all four Wednesdays.
To save on fees, Venmo payments are available — email ocislyceramics@gmail.com for details.
We can't wait to make with you 🤍
Dinnerware Sundays — Hand-Built Plates & Bowls
Join this intimate 4-week workshop dedicated to hand-building your own set of stoneware dinner plates and bowls — using molds or going freestyle to create your own. The intention is to work toward a cohesive set (ideally 4 pieces), with room to customize as you go, while enjoying the calming, meditative process of working with clay.
Over four Sundays, you'll learn the full hand-building process — forming, decorating, glazing, and firing. Each session builds on the last, so attendance at all classes is required.
This is a small-group experience limited to 10 participants, allowing for hands-on guidance and a slower, more connected pace. While the goal is to complete a functional dinnerware set, ceramics is inherently unpredictable — breakage can happen, and perfection isn't promised (that's part of the magic).
We'll meet:
Sunday, August 2nd from 4PM – 6PM
Sunday, August 9th from 4PM – 6PM
Sunday, August 16th from 4PM – 6PM
Sunday, August 23rd from 4PM – 6PM
You'll learn:
Hand-building basics & workflow
Working with molds or freestyle forming
Making plates and bowls
Surface decoration
Glazing and finishing your collection
What's included:
All materials, tools, and equipment
Instructor guidance
All firings
Free and easy parking
Inspired by wabi-sabi, here nothing needs to be finished, perfect, or permanent. Forget about the outcome — the goal is simply to let your inner creative curious child come out to play.
We'll offer some beverages, and you're welcome to BYOB (we charge a corkage fee). Expect a few weekly hours of screen-free, meditative making in a beautiful oasis in the middle of Miami.
Our studio — our favorite creative third space — not home, not work, but a pause in between… a gentle rebellion against screens, schedules, and the pressure to perform.
📸 Follow along: @ocisly_ceramics + @elstudio.miami
Cancellation policy: This workshop is non-refundable. No make-up classes are available, as sessions are modular and build week to week. Please register only if you can attend all four Sundays. If need to cancel, we can give you credit to use towards any of the other activities in our studio.
To save on fees, Venmo payments are available — email ocislyceramics@gmail.com for details.
We can't wait to make with you 🤍
Discover one of the most grounding creative practices available — wheel throwing pottery. This beginner-friendly, small-group workshop in Miami is designed for anyone looking to slow down, disconnect from screens, and reconnect with something real.
Over four Wednesday evenings at El Studio (Miami), you'll learn the foundational skills of wheel throwing: centering clay, pulling walls, trimming, and glazing your finished pieces. But more than technique, you'll experience the meditative rhythm of working with your hands — a proven way to reduce stress, quiet the mind, and build presence.
Pottery is mindfulness in motion. Studies show that creative, tactile practices lower cortisol, support emotional regulation, and improve focus. Whether you're navigating burnout, looking for a screen-free hobby, or simply craving a weekly ritual that's just for you — this is it.
Core wheel throwing skills (centering, pulling, trimming, glazing)
A consistent weekly mindfulness and creative practice
A small, supportive community of fellow beginners
Handmade ceramic pieces to take home
Perfect for: beginners, burnout recovery, stress relief, mindfulness seekers, creative wellness, date nights, solo self-care, Miami locals looking for unique wellness experiences
4 guided sessions with a small group
All clay, materials, tools, and firings included
Step-by-step instruction with individual guidance so you can learn the basics of wheel throwing
Access to our studio during open studio time for the duration of your workshop (4 weeks) - Office Hours with instructor on Tuesday nights.
July 8 — Introduction to Wheel Throwing, preparing the clay, Centering on the wheel
July 15 — Throwing simple shapes
July 22 — Trimming & Finishing Forms
July 29 — Glazing Your Pieces
Cost: $400
Includes all materials, tools, firings, and instruction
Please sign up with an email you actively check.
The Aftermath — Please be patient, pottery takes time! Your pieces take approximately 6 weeks to process. Please do not contact us before then — we're a small team doing our best. You'll receive a pickup email once your pieces are ready. Make sure you sign up with an email you actively check.
Cancellations & Attendance Cancellations must be submitted via email to ocislyceramics@gmail.com at least 48 hours before your first class. No refunds for no-shows or late cancellations.
This is a multi-week course — there are no reschedules for missed modules. If you can't attend a session, it is your responsibility as a student to keep up with the coursework and use Open Studio hours to practice and catch up. Please only sign up if you can commit to the full schedule.
If you're unable to pick up your pieces on the final day, we'll hold them in the studio for one month.
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Édouard Manet: Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe, 1863