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WHAT IS EL TALLER: THE POTTING STUDIO?
WHAT IS EL TALLER: THE POTTING STUDIO?
El Taller is our hands-on potting studio inside Diego Austin Talavera - a creative space where guests can choose a hand painted Talavera pot, select succulents or plants, and create a planted piece to take home.
Inspired by the Spanish word for "the workshop," El Taller is designed to be part studio, part gathering table, part design experience. Guests can drop in for a simple planting project, book a guided potting experience, or reserve the space for a private gathering, client event, birthday, team outing, or creative workshop.
We'll help you choose the right pot, plants, soil, and finishing details, then guide you through the process at your own pace. No gardening experience is needed - just a little time, curiosity, and a willingness to get your hands in the soil.
Each piece is personal: a mix of Puebla's Talavera tradition, California plant life, and your own sense of style.
DO I NEED A RESERVATION?
DO I NEED A RESERVATION?
Reservations are recommended, especially for groups, private gatherings, or weekend visits. Walk-ins are welcome when space is available.
El Taller is designed to be flexible - you can drop in to create your own planted Talavera piece, or you can reserve the table for a more guided potting experience with friends, family, clients, or a private event.
For groups of 4 or more, we suggest booking ahead so we can prepare your table, materials and plant selection.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?
Most El Taller potting experiences take about 45 - 90 minutes, depending on the size of the piece you select and how detailed you want to get.
A simple drop-in planting may take less than an hour, while private groups and more guided workshops are typically planned as a 90-minute to 2-hour experience so there's time to choose pottery, select plants, design your arrangement, learn basic care tips and if time allows, learn about the history of Talavera and its roots in Puebla, Mexico.
CAN KIDS PARTICIPATE?
CAN KIDS PARTICIPATE?
Yes! Kids can participate with an adult.
El Taller is a hands-on potting experience, so younger guests may need help choosing plants, handling soil, and arranging their piece. We recommend adult supervision for children, especially when working with ceramic pottery, small tools, cactus, or more delicate succulents.
For kids' group, birthdays or family workshops, we're happy to help guide the experience and suggest age-appropriate plants and containers
RENT A SPACE WITHOUT POTTING?
RENT A SPACE WITHOUT POTTING?
Yes. El Taller is available for private gatherings, small meetings, creative workshops, brand events, and community gatherings - even if potting is not part of the event.
The space can be reserved as a beautiful intimate setting for groups who want a relaxed creative environment in the Village. We can keep it simple as a room rental or help add light styling, florals, plants, gifts or a custom potted Talavera for your guests.
Availability depends on the day, timed, and size of the group.
CAN I HOST AN AFTER-HOURS EVENT?
CAN I HOST AN AFTER-HOURS EVENT?
Yes. El Taller is available for select after-hours private events, depending on the date, time and size of your group.
After-hours gatherings are ideal for private potting parties, client events, birthdays, small celebrations, creative workshops, team outings, or intimate community gatherings. We can keep the experience casual and self-guided, or create more of a curated event with guided potting, plants, Talavera, light styling, and take-home pieces.
Because after-hours events are private, advance booking is required.
CAN WE BRING OUR OWN FOOD AND BEVERAGE TO A BOOKED/PRIVATE EVENT?
CAN WE BRING OUR OWN FOOD AND BEVERAGE TO A BOOKED/PRIVATE EVENT?
Yes. For booked private events, guests may bring their own light food and beverages.
We recommend simple, low-mess options such as small bites, grazing boards, boxed lunches. or bottled drinks that work well in a creative studio setting. Because El Taller is a hands-on potting space, we ask that food and drinks stay in designated areas and that all outside items be approved in advance.
For gatherings or special setups, please let us know when booking so we can plan the table layout accordingly.
IS TALAVERA AND BARRO FOOD SAFE? IS IS MICROWAVE SAFE?
IS TALAVERA AND BARRO FOOD SAFE? IS IS MICROWAVE SAFE?
Our dining and drinkware pieces are sourced for food-safe use. Please ask us about the specific piece if you have questions about lead-safe glaze, microwave use, or care instructions.
TALAVERA QUICK FACTS
TALAVERA QUICK FACTS
Talavera is a centuries-old ceramic tradition rooted in Puebla, Mexico, known for its hand-painted patterns, brilliant glaze, and colorful character. THe making process is recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, honoring the craftsmanship behind the work.
Each piece is handmade and hand painted, so small variations in color, pattern, brushwork and shape are part of its beauty - not flaws.
TALAVERA CARE
TALAVERA CARE
Talavera is durable and meant to be enjoyed, but it should be handled with care.For planted pieces, make sure your pot has proper drainage layer, and avoid letting water sit inside the pot for long periods.
For outdoor use, Talavera does best in mild climates and protected areas. Avoid freezing temperatures, as water absorbed into ceramic or soil can expand and cause cracking.
To clean simply wipe with a soft damp cloth. Avoid harsh chemicals, abrasive scrubbers, and sudden extreme temperature changes.