Featured Offerings
Wheel Throwing experiences
Dive into the most popular method of making ceramics. Working at the wheel is a meditative, yet challenging process. In this two-hour class, our potters will take you through the process of throwing a piece of pottery on the wheel.
Long Term Classes
Looking to grow your skills and get into a creative rhythm? Our long-term classes meet once a week for six weeks. We offer a variety of class options on different days of the week, so you can find one that fits your schedule. All levels are welcome — whether you're just getting started or deepening your ceramic practice, there's a spot for you at the table.
Painted Pottery
Drop in anytime and get creative — no reservation needed! It’s $20 per person, plus the price of your bisqueware (most pieces are around $25). Choose from a wide selection and paint it your way — perfect for all ages and experience levels.
Now Offering: Horsehair ONLY Raku!
Horsehair pottery is a distinctive technique that involves applying strands of horsehair to hot pottery, creating unique carbonized patterns. The practice is often associated with Native American pottery traditions, particularly among the Pueblo peoples of the Southwest, including New Mexico.
COST: $195 per person
Cost includes one 3" vase, 3 hour workshop with skilled instructors, 150 square inches of raku firing, combustables, snacks and drinks. Additional firing can be purchased for $25 per 50 square inches. All pieces must be shorter than 19 inches.
Students should construct their pieces in advance and have them bisque fired before workshop day. Please email info@paseopottery.com at least three days prior to the workshop if you plan to purchase bisqued pieces.
AGES 18 AND OLDER ONLY PLEASE. MAX GROUP SIZE: 50 PPL.
Please email info@paseopottery.com or call the studio at (505)988-7687 to schedule your Private Horsehair ONLY Raku Workshop. Available by appointment only!
History of Horsehair Pottery in New Mexico
Horsehair pottery gained popularity in the late 20th century, inspired by traditional pit firing and black-on-black pottery methods of the Pueblo peoples, particularly those of the San Ildefonso and Santa Clara Pueblos. Maria Martinez of San Ildefonso Pueblo was instrumental in popularizing blackware pottery, which shares some similarities in the use of carbonization. The horsehair technique, however, is more closely linked to modern innovations rather than ancient indigenous traditions.
The process involves heating a bisqued pot to around 1300°F and then carefully placing strands of horsehair on the hot surface. The hair burns instantly, leaving delicate, organic lines and smoke patterns on the pot’s surface. Some potters also use feathers or other natural materials.
First Friday Throw Down!
Public event on the first Friday of each month in Paseo Pottery’s studio.
Our Impact
Each month, Paseo Pottery selects a local charity to receive the net-profits from our First Friday Pottery Throw Downs. Thus far, our pottery-powered charity has donated over $100,000 thus far!
100+
thousand Dollars Donated
In our first 5 years under new ownership, Paseo Pottery has donated over $100,000 in cash and in-kind donations to local nonprofits. We believe in making our community stronger through our passion for clay.
30+
Years Serving our community
Originally founded as an artists co-op in 1991 by three Santa Fe ceramicists, then in 2018 adopting a new charitable mission to benefit the community.
40+
nonprofits served
Each month we host a Pottery Throw Down for a local nonprofit whose employees deserve a chance to relax. We recognize the acts of service nonprofit employees do for our community and want to express gratitude.
april 2019
“It’s a way to use my passion for clay to do something good for the community.”
Angela Smith Kirkman (owner) / Read Full Article
Sign Up For a Class
One-time two-hour pottery “experiences”, six-week classes, workshops, and private pottery parties.
Volunteer opportunities
Become a crucial part of the ceramics community in Santa Fe.
Shop the gallery
Three ways to purchase handmade ceramics—at Paseo Pottery’s gallery in the Meow Wolf neighborhood, in our new Tumbleroot Pottery Pub location on the Plaza, or online.