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.

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Classes, workshops & camps for every level.

Hands on a pottery wheel during an intro class at Floridian Ceramics Tampa

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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Meet The Owner

Haley Melcher

Most of what I make is functional. Bowls you reach for every day. Mugs that feel right in your hands. Pieces that earn their place in your home. I believe beauty comes from use. From repetition. From the quiet moments we don't usually think about.

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Haley wheel throwing a planter at Floridian Ceramics pottery studio Tampa

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Planter Workshop

Working with 4–5 pounds of clay, you'll learn to throw larger, more refined forms while creating a planter with a seamlessly connected drainage tray using one of my favorite specialty throwing techniques.

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

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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

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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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