The Curious Forge

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13024 Bitney Springs Rd Bldg 9, Nevada City, CA 95959, USA
4.9(60 reviews)

Discover your inner maker at The Curious Forge! This 4.9-rated gem offers a welcoming atmosphere with expert instructors guiding you through diverse crafts like ceramics, glass blowing, and metalworking. Unleash creativity with unique, hands-on experiences for all skill levels.

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About This Pottery Studio

Studio Atmosphere

["Creative", "Hands-on", "Inspiring"]

Pottery Classes Offered
  • ceramics
  • fused glass
  • kiln firing ceramics
Perfect For
Beginners
All Skill Levels
Creative Expression
Services & Pricing
Tuesday Morning Ceramics – Hand-Building Techniques
$245.00
Saturday Get Behind the Wheel Ceramics
$271.00
Learn to Use the Ceramic Studio
$50.00
Ceramics 101 – Mud Therapy
$379.00
Monday Night Ceramics – Pottery Wheel & Hand building
$271.00
Wednesdays with Clay: Handbuilding Techniques
$200.00
Clay Sculpting Youth Maker XD Summer Camp
$195.00
Ceramic Clay Play – Youth Maker XD Summer Camp
$195.00
What Students Love
  • Great pottery classes
  • Welcoming environment
  • Skilled instructors
Things to Consider
  • The glass blowing class could be more hands-on.
  • Some crafts, like kiln firing ceramics, require an additional fee.
  • Membership costs $95.00 per month.
Student Reviews
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Gina House

I love that I found a place where you can learn how to do almost any hobby. I am new to ceramics and fused glass and had such a great time! I now feel comfortable trying them both on my own. I am going to try out wood turning on a lathe and either glass blowing or ornamental welding next 🤷🏼‍♀️ so many choices!

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Robby Hedrick

Me and my group visited the curious Forge as part of a wounded warrior project odyssey adventure. Not only for the house extremely knowledgeable. They made the experience, fun and enjoyable, as well as bringing our group together through the different stations that brought out are creativity and artistic abilities, even when we thought we had none, lol They encouraged us. They laughed with us. They had fun with us and overall fantastic experience. I am from Oklahoma, but if I ever make my way out there again I will definitely stop by.

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Stu Smith

We signed up our 10-year-old son for Toni Tone’s ceramics summer camp. He loved the course got to do a variety of projects and proud to bring his creations home proud to give them as gifts! Curious Forge is a true treasure of Nevada county!

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Chris Grace

It's a great place to go and learn how to do amazing things and become a Maker. Everything from sewing to metal work. Jewelry to glass arts. You name it they likely have it. Check out the website. My husband and I are going to become members

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Marlene W

I wish the glass blowing class had been more hands-on. I'll watch for more indepth classes. Nice people, some amazing machines. I was especially impressed with the CNC Plasma Cutter. The price to join isn't especially high if you consider what's available to you, $95.00 per month, plus some crafts require a fee, ie: kiln firing ceramics. They offer woodworking, fiber crafts, metal working, glass blowing, glass fusing, ceramics, jewelry, metal casting, 3D printing, more than I can remember. They also offer a deal to volunteers if the join fee is more than you can afford, or you just love the vibe of the place and want to be involved.

Hours of Operation
Monday9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
FridayClosed
Saturday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Accessibility & Amenities
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking

Frequently Asked Questions About The Curious Forge

Have more questions about pottery classes in Nevada City? Contact The Curious Forge directly for more information about their classes, schedules, and pricing.