Seminole Heights · Tampa, FL

Sit down. Get muddy. Make something.

Floridian Ceramics is a working pottery studio in Tampa's Seminole Heights - founded by a fourth-generation Floridian who grew up with clay in her hands. Come take your first class.

Current kiln temp: 75°F
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Handmade ceramic stein filled with beer for Oktoberfest at Floridian Ceramics in Tampa Tickets Sold Out

Studio Event · 21+

Oktoberfest at Floridian Ceramics

Pre-sale tickets are gone, but the door's still open. Walk-ins are welcome while steins last. Buy a stein made by one of our studio members and the beer's on us. No ticket, no tee, and no guarantee a stein will be left — first come, first poured.

DateSat, Oct 17
Time4–8PM
Walk-InsWhile Steins Last
Event Details Tickets Sold Out

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Classes, workshops & camps for every level.

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Intro to Wheel Throwing

Learn the basics of wheel-thrown pottery in this beginner class - centering clay, pulling walls, and shaping simple forms. Two hours, two handmade bowls, no experience needed.

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Handmade serving bowl, tray, and spoon rest from the Gathering Set workshop at Floridian Ceramics in Tampa
3-Week Workshop

The Gathering Set

Just in time for gathering season - throw a medium serving bowl, a serving tray, and a spoon rest over three Sundays in October. Beginner friendly, no experience required.

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Holiday Parties

Book a Private Event

Office party, birthday, bachelorette, or just your people. Book the studio for up to 12–15 guests - wheel throwing, hand-building, or Paint & Sip - with hands-on instruction from Haley. BYOB, no experience needed, and everyone leaves with a piece they made.

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A working studio that feels like home.

Floridian Ceramics is tucked into Tampa's Seminole Heights neighborhood - a bright and cozy studio built around community and making things by hand.

Classes stay small and personal. You get real, individual instruction from Haley, time at the wheel, and a relaxed space to explore at your own pace.

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From Our Students

Muddy Hands, Happy Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 on Google
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It was my first time making pottery, and Haley was an amazing teacher! I had so much fun and love my piece!

Shelby Google Review
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The Intro to Wheel Throwing class was great. Haley was super encouraging and patient! Booking was easy, the studio is bright and beautiful and the end results far exceeded my expectations. 10/10

Bailee Google Review
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The studio is intimate and Haley gives one on one hands on instruction with each student. Truly a relaxing, creative and fun experience. You can BYOB too :)

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