Pomona
Events
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Second Saturdays at AMOCA
American Museum of Ceramic Art 399 N. Garey Ave, PomonaAugust 8, 2026 • 3:00 PM • In Person Join us at the American Museum of Ceramic Art for a docent-led tour of a current exhibition! On the second Saturday of each month, AMOCA’s docents offer a guided look into one of our current exhibitions. Second Saturday tours are free with Read more
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Introductory Clay Class: Wheel Throwing
American Museum of Ceramic Art 399 N. Garey Ave, PomonaFriday, August 14, 2026 • 5:30–6:30 PM • $75 The perfect way to get your hands dirty, relax, and have fun! In this one-day introductory class, you'll learn the basics of throwing on the potter's wheel. If you successfully create a bowl, staff will glaze and fire it after the Read more
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Clay Play: Strata Cut Claymation
American Museum of Ceramic Art 399 N. Garey Ave, PomonaAugust 15, 2026 • 2:00-3:00PM • In Person • $5/free for Pomona Residents Looking to fill your Saturday with fun, exciting activities that are all about clay? Come to AMOCA the third Saturday of every month for our Clay Play all ages workshops, where we will offer educational clay activities, Read more
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Virtual Artist Talk with Liz Stringer
American Museum of Ceramic Art 399 N. Garey Ave, PomonaTuesday, September 15, 2026 • 12:00 – 1:00 PM • Online Join us for a virtual artist talk with Artist in Residence Liz Stringer to celebrate her residency in the AMOCA Studio. Stringer will share about her past practice, recent work, and future directions. There will be an opportunity for Q & A Read more
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Curator Walk-Through: Tōgei: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics
American Museum of Ceramic Art 399 N. Garey Ave, PomonaSaturday, August 29, 2026 • 12:00–1:00 PM • In Person Join curator Hollis Goodal on a walk-through of Tōgei: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics. Goodall will talk about the exhibition, share details about the collection, and discuss how the concept came to a realization. Tōgei explores Japan’s ceramic tradition and its evolution from functional wares Read more
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Build and Brew: Mug Making workshop with Pull-Up Coffee
American Museum of Ceramic Art 399 N. Garey Ave, PomonaSaturday, August 29, 2026 • 1:00–3:00 PM • In Person • $75/$60 In partnership with Pull-Up Coffee, join us for a mug-making mixer for some community, creativity, and caffeine! Attendees will learn to hand-build their very own mug in this workshop led by AMOCA staff and local coffee connoisseur Carlos Read more
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Wheel & Wine Introductory Clay Class
American Museum of Ceramic Art 399 N. Garey Ave, PomonaFriday, September 11, 2026 • 7:30 – 9:00 PM • In Person • $95 The perfect way to get your hands dirty, relax, and have fun! Enjoy local wine and savory snacks while you learn the basics of throwing on the potter’s wheel. For those who successfully create a cup or bowl, Read more
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Second Saturday Docent-Led Tour
American Museum of Ceramic Art 399 N. Garey Ave, PomonaSaturday, September 12, 2026 • 3:00 – 3:30 PM • In Person On the second Saturday of each month, AMOCA’s docents offer a guided look into one of our current exhibitions. Second Saturday tours are free with museum admission. Advance registration is suggested; walk-ins are welcome.
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CLAY PLAY All Ages Workshop – Incense Holders
American Museum of Ceramic Art 399 N. Garey Ave, PomonaSaturday, September 19, 2026 • 1:00-2:00 PM • In Person • $5 / free for Pomona residents Looking to fill your Saturday with fun, exciting activities that are all about clay? Come to AMOCA the third Saturday of every month for our Clay Play all ages workshops, where we will offer educational clay activities, Read more
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Tea Ceremony + Whisking Workshop
American Museum of Ceramic Art 399 N. Garey Ave, PomonaSunday, September 20, 2026 • 12:00 -1:00 PM or 2:00-3:00 PM • In Person • $30 Want to learn more about the Japanese tea ceremony and matcha? Join scholars Dr. Rebecca Corbett and Dr. Michelle Liu Carriger for an afternoon exploring Japanese tea culture at AMOCA. During this one-hour event, Corbett and Carriger will Read more
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Fractured Foundations Exhibition Tour
American Museum of Ceramic Art 399 N. Garey Ave, PomonaWednesday, September 23, 2026 • 12:00 -1:00 PM • In Person • $15 Join us for a tour of AMOCA’s exhibition Fractured Foundations: 250 Years of American History with Exhibitions Manager Pam Aliaga. Fractured Foundations coincides with the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. The exhibition asks what it means Read more
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Opening Reception: A Change in Our Nature
American Museum of Ceramic Art 399 N. Garey Ave, PomonaSaturday, September 26, 2026 • 4:00 -6:00 PM • In Person Join us for the opening reception for A Change in Our Nature, a new exhibition opening in AMOCA’s Robert and Colette Wilson Gallery. Through ceramic works produced at the Villeroy & Boch factory in Mettlach, A Change in Our Nature Read more