Fall is fast approaching and so is the spooky season! Join AMOCA this October to build your own ceramic pumpkin to last you through many Halloweens to come! In this one-day pottery class, you’ll learn how to hand-build and decorate your very own pumpkin, perfectly sized to hold a tea light and glow throughout the month.

Guided by a friendly instructor, you’ll shape your jack-o’-lantern from clay, carve out your design, and give it a personality that’s uniquely yours. You'll add holes, patterns, and designs that, when lit from within, cast the most beautiful warm glow. Finish up your pumpkin with a variety of colorful glazes and our team will handle the rest.

This class is perfect for beginners, pottery enthusiasts, and anyone looking for Halloween activities that are creative, festive, and fun. You’ll create a handmade jack-o’-lantern that will light up your home for many spooky seasons to come.

Workshop tickets are $55 per person ($40 for Pomona Residents or AMOCA Museum Members); registration includes instruction, materials, and firing, and admission to the museum the day of the workshop.

We recommend wearing clothes that can get a bit muddy, or bringing your own apron.

All participants will be provided clay and tools. We'll fire your pumpkin in the AMOCA Studio and notify you when it's ready for pickup, usually about 2-3 weeks after the workshop.

Please arrive 10 minutes early for a fun and relaxed check-in process. Late admission is not guaranteed.

Things to know:

AMOCA’s family workshops are for all ages and everyone is welcome! Both adults and children will be given supplies to participate in the art project

Children and youth under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult

Registration includes admission to the museum Saturday, October 3, so you might want to plan to arrive early or stay late, depending on your class time. AMOCA is open from 11 AM -4 PM on Saturdays.

Note: AMOCA may photograph or video visitors for educational and promotional purposes. Attendance to an AMOCA exhibition or event constitutes the attendee’s consent regarding the possibility of appearing in Museum marketing materials.

Contact the host of Family Workshop: Pinch Pot Pumpkins