Question 1

Where is your kiln?

Accepted Answer

I have a few kilns onsite in a Warehouse;
Eartha Kilnt, Josephine BakedIt and Nina MeltCone.

Question 2

What cone do you fire to?

Accepted Answer

I fire my work from mid to high, with multiple firings for a selection of pieces.

Question 3

What Glazes do you use?

Accepted Answer

I use a variety of prepared glazes and mix a few of my own.

Question 4

Can I have my creations fired in your kilns?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Details including rates are available here.

Question 5

How long have you been making ceramics?

Accepted Answer

I have been playing in clay for almost 10 years.

Question 6

Why does the studio look like an old kitchen?

Accepted Answer

'TED Talk' TBA

Question 7

Did you go to art school?

Accepted Answer

Nope.

Question 8

Where can I physically interact with your work?

Accepted Answer

Adewole Arts, inside Crafted at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro California directly across from the Clay Kitchen Studio.

Question 9

What is that weird squiggle on the bottom of my pot?

Accepted Answer

That is my mark. It was inspired by an Nsibidi symbol for kitchen.

Question 10

Can I eat out of this?

Accepted Answer

Pieces are created with food safe materials. However, caution is encouraged on pieces with texture to ensure cleanliness. Pieces not recommended as food safe are usually marked. Please feel free to inquire about specific items.

Question 11

Life happened, I need to cancel my appointment, can I have a refund?

Accepted Answer

I understand things come up, and If you give me 72 hrs (at the minimum), I am happy to provide you the oppurtunity to reschedule. If you are unable to make a new date within 30 days, please consider gifting your standing appointment to a friend. I do not offer refunds. Additional opportunities to reschedule may be available at a fee.

Question 12

What is the difference between the Handbuilding and the Pottery Wheel sessions?

Accepted Answer

Hand-building experience utilizes our hands to create pottery with traditional methods such as Pinch, Coli and Slab Building. The Pottery Wheel is where we sit down at one of those spinny things (pottery wheel) and create.

Question 13

Will I get to apply color to my piece on the same day?

Accepted Answer

Yes. If you elect to apply color to decorate and enhance your piece you may do so during the same session at a chare of $15 per person. (Not applicable to Pottery Wheel Sessions; you may select color to be applied that the appropriate step in process.)

Question 14

When can I pick up my creation?

Accepted Answer

Work can be usually be picked up FOUR weeks after your session. An email is sent to the address provided during registration. Please add Adewole Arts to list of contacts to avoid loss by spam filters etc. If you have not heard from me 6 weeks after your session, please reach out.

Pieces will be held for 6 weeks after firing for pickup.

Pieces remaining 10 weeks after your session will be donated.

Asking about your pieces 6 months to a year after your session will be considered an attempt at humor.

Question 15

I will not be in town to retrieve my work, can I have it shipped to me?"

Accepted Answer

Yes, your work can be shipped to you starting from $25. Please email to make arrangements.

Question 16

Do you offer private events?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Private events start at $425 for up to 4 participants and are easily arranged on a grander scale. Please email to create and schedule a unique art experience (personalized serving ware for housewarmings, tags for the holiday gift exchange, flower pots. copitas, shooters & sippers and more.)
Available weekends and weekdays.

Question 17

Where are you located?

Accepted Answer

Adewole Arts is located in coastal community San Pedro of Los Angeles California. The studio is housed inside Crafted at the Port of Los Angeles which is a thoughtfully restored 1940's warehouse. Adewole Arts is located inside Warehouse 10 between the two entrances facing Warehouse 9, which houses Brouwerij West.

112 E 22nd Street
San Pedro, Ca 90731

Question 18

When do Items ship?

Accepted Answer

I typically ship once a week, on Saturday.

Question 19

I'm local, can I pick up my order?"

Accepted Answer

Of course, please select pickup during your checkout. You can walk into the market, or pull up to the specail parking by the entrance for curbside pickups.

Question 20

Can I order a custom piece?

Accepted Answer

Custom work is available. However, this is not a casual purchase. Custom pieces can take 2-6 months for delivery. These pieces are based around my body of work and I will not recreate work of another artist. If the project is a good fit, full payment is required to begin work.

Frequently asked questions

Where is your kiln?

What cone do you fire to?

What Glazes do you use?

Can I have my creations fired in your kilns?

How long have you been making ceramics?

Why does the studio look like an old kitchen?

Did you go to art school?

Where can I physically interact with your work?

What is that weird squiggle on the bottom of my pot?

Can I eat out of this?

Life happened, I need to cancel my appointment, can I have a refund?

What is the difference between the Handbuilding and the Pottery Wheel sessions?

Will I get to apply color to my piece on the same day?

When can I pick up my creation?

I will not be in town to retrieve my work, can I have it shipped to me?"

Do you offer private events?

Where are you located?

When do Items ship?

I'm local, can I pick up my order?"

Can I order a custom piece?

Open to Public
Friday- Sunday 12-6p ONLY
building opens promptly at 12pm

Join the mailing list

Frequently asked questions

Where is your kiln?

What cone do you fire to?

What Glazes do you use?

Can I have my creations fired in your kilns?

How long have you been making ceramics?

Why does the studio look like an old kitchen?

Did you go to art school?

Where can I physically interact with your work?

What is that weird squiggle on the bottom of my pot?

Can I eat out of this?

Life happened, I need to cancel my appointment, can I have a refund?

What is the difference between the Handbuilding and the Pottery Wheel sessions?

Will I get to apply color to my piece on the same day?

When can I pick up my creation?

I will not be in town to retrieve my work, can I have it shipped to me?"

Do you offer private events?

Where are you located?

When do Items ship?

I'm local, can I pick up my order?"

Can I order a custom piece?

Open to Public Friday- Sunday 12-6p ONLY building opens promptly at 12pm

Join the mailing list

Open to Public
Friday- Sunday 12-6p ONLY
building opens promptly at 12pm