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Checked October 2026 · 14 studios

Team building in Irvine and Orange County

Orange County team building is mostly short drives and free parking: the studios below sit in business parks and centers in Irvine, Tustin, Costa Mesa, Santa Ana and Orange, with a couple further out. This guide covers hands-on workshops where everyone makes something, from pottery and mosaic lamps to tufting, painting, flowers and cooking.

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The short answer

A hands-on team-building workshop in Irvine and Orange County costs from about $45 a person to $100 or more at the studios that print a price, before tax and any tip. 7 of the 14 studios below print a price per person; the rest quote by email. 4 will bring the workshop to your office. KraftStories Irvine prints the largest in-person group, up to 120 people.

Each studio was checked on its own private-events page. The prices and group sizes are what the studio prints; where it quotes by email instead, the field is left blank rather than guessed.

Our studio first

KraftStories publishes this site, so it goes at the top and says so. Everything after it is sorted by printed price, with no paid placement.

KraftStories IrvineKraftStories Irvine
Ours · KraftStoriesFrom $99 a person10–120 peopleOnline option

KraftStories Irvine

Irvine Spectrum, Irvine

Our own studio by the Spectrum, with free parking out front, and the largest single-room capacity on this list.

KraftStories publishes this site. It is listed first because it is ours, and held to the same fields as every other studio.

What the team does
Turkish mosaic lamp making, or Sip & Plant terrariums
Price
Mosaic lamp from $99/person (up to 120 people); Sip & Plant from $149/person (up to 40)
Group size
10–120 people
How long
1½ to 2 hours
Taking it home
Finished piece goes home the same day
Address
2126 Spectrum, Irvine, CA 92618
Mosaic lampsFlowers & terrariums

Try it first: public classes on our calendar

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Team-building studios in Irvine and Orange County, side by side

Price is the lowest per-person figure the studio prints, usually its shortest session on its quietest day. A dash means the page does not say.

StudioMakeFromGroupLengthComes to you
KraftStories IrvineOursIrvine Spectrum, IrvineMosaic lamps, Flowers & terrariums$9910–1201½ to 2 hours—
Pinot's Palette – TustinThe District at Tustin Legacy, TustinPainting$4515–72About 2 to 3 hoursYes
ARTime Barro Costa MesaCosta MesaPottery$554–1090 minutes—
Olomana StudiosSand Canyon, IrvinePottery$68—1.5 hoursNo
Pottery Project – FullertonNear Cal State Fullerton, FullertonPottery$95———
The Glass SpectrumLaguna NiguelGlass$956+—Yes
Muddy's StudioSouth Santa AnaPottery$100—2.5 hours—
Art Masterclass – TustinTustin (Edinger corridor)Mosaic lampsQuote———
French Buckets – Lido Marina VillageLido Marina Village, Newport BeachFlowers & terrariumsQuote———
Inspired Art WineAdams Avenue, Costa MesaPaintingQuote——Yes
Mud Hen Clay and Art StudioOld Town TustinPotteryQuote4–6090-minute guided session plus an hour of garden social time—
Soft Land StudioIrvine Spectrum, IrvineTufting & textiles, Other craftsQuote10–28——
Soul+Land LabOld Towne OrangePottery, PaintingQuoteUp to 552 to 3 hoursYes
Sur La Table Cooking School – South Coast PlazaSouth Coast Plaza, Costa MesaCookingQuote———

By the size of your team

Studios that print a maximum group appear in every size up to it. One that prints only a minimum appears at that minimum, and one that prints no size is left out rather than guessed; most will still answer an email about a bigger group.

Up to 10 people

11 to 25

26 to 50

51 to 100

Over 100

Team-building ideas in Irvine and Orange County, by what you need

Something to take home the same day

Kiln work is fired after the session and comes back weeks later. These say the piece leaves with the person.

KraftStories Irvine, The Glass Spectrum

Without leaving the office

The studio brings tools and materials to a conference room or event space.

Pinot's Palette – Tustin, The Glass Spectrum, Inspired Art Wine, Soul+Land Lab

A team in more than one place

A hosted online session, usually with kits mailed to each person beforehand.

KraftStories Irvine, Pinot's Palette – Tustin, Sur La Table Cooking School – South Coast Plaza

A small team or a leadership offsite

Studios whose printed cap is 20 or fewer, which keeps one instructor with the whole group.

ARTime Barro Costa Mesa

Every studio, in detail

Sorted by printed price, lowest first, then the studios that quote by email. 8 of them also run public classes on our calendar, listed on the card, if you want to try one before booking the team.

Pinot's Palette – TustinPinot's Palette – Tustin
From $45 a person15–72 peopleComes to your officeOnline option

Pinot's Palette – Tustin

The District at Tustin Legacy, Tustin

Fits up to 72 in the studio and travels to offices for 15 to 300 guests; studio events are 21 and over.

What the team does
Instructor-led canvas painting
Price
Team-building listings shown at $45/guest; mobile corporate at $55/guest
Group size
15–72 people
How long
About 2 to 3 hours
Address
2479 Park Ave, Tustin, CA 92782
Painting

Try it first: public classes on our calendar

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ARTime Barro Costa MesaARTime Barro Costa Mesa
From $55 a person4–10 people

ARTime Barro Costa Mesa

Costa Mesa

Suits a small team of up to ten, and the same format is offered at the Laguna Beach studio.

What the team does
One hand-built piece and one wheel-thrown piece each
Price
$60/person for ages 7+ (90 min); $55 for age 6 and under; book 2 weeks ahead
Group size
4–10 people
How long
90 minutes
Taking it home
Fired and glazed pieces ready for pickup about two weeks later
Address
2944 Randolph Ave, Unit C & D, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Pottery

Try it first: public classes on our calendar

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Olomana StudiosOlomana Studios
From $68 a person

Olomana Studios

Sand Canyon, Irvine

A short beginner session close to the Spectrum and Irvine Business Complex, with clay and tools covered in one per-person price.

What the team does
One wheel-thrown and one hand-built piece per guest
Price
$68/person; no deposit, group can pay together or individually
How long
1.5 hours
Taking it home
Two pieces per guest
Address
14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 6, Irvine, CA 92618
Pottery

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The Glass Spectrum
From $95 a person6+ peopleComes to your office

The Glass Spectrum

Laguna Niguel

Will bring stained glass to an office and pair it with a lunch or meeting; fusing stays at the studio.

What the team does
Stained glass or glass fusing
Price
From $95/person, project dependent; 50% nonrefundable deposit
Group size
6+ people
Taking it home
Each guest leaves with a finished piece
Address
27601 Forbes Road, Suite 40, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Glass
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Muddy's StudioMuddy's Studio
From $100 a person

Muddy's Studio

South Santa Ana

A longer session than most, giving a team real wheel time, with an optional follow-up glaze class.

What the team does
Wheel throwing or hand-building
Price
$100/person, includes clay, glaze and firing
How long
2.5 hours
Taking it home
Studio glazes pieces if guests cannot return
Address
2610 S Halladay St, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Pottery

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Inspired Art WineInspired Art Wine
Price by quoteComes to your office

Inspired Art Wine

Adams Avenue, Costa Mesa

Hosts at its own venue or at a company site, handling setup, teaching and cleanup.

What the team does
Guided painting session
Price
Quote on request
Address
1500 Adams Ave #109, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Painting

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Mud Hen Clay and Art Studio
Price by quote4–60 peoplePrivate studio hire

Mud Hen Clay and Art Studio

Old Town Tustin

Three formats at different effort levels, and each booking comes with time in the garden afterward.

What the team does
Guided hand-building, wheel time, or paint-your-own pottery
Group size
4–60 people
How long
90-minute guided session plus an hour of garden social time
Taking it home
Glazing and firing included
Address
130 W 3rd St, Tustin, CA 92780
Pottery
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Soft Land Studio
Price by quote10–28 people

Soft Land Studio

Irvine Spectrum, Irvine

Tufting gives a team something unusual to try together, and groups can bring their own food and drinks.

What the team does
Rug tufting or decoden art; other crafts on request
Price
$10/person deposit; total depends on projects chosen, no packages
Group size
10–28 people
Address
27 Mauchly, Suite 204, Irvine, CA 92618
Tufting & textilesOther crafts
Ask us about this oneTheir group page ↗
Soul+Land LabSoul+Land Lab
Price by quoteUp to 55 peopleComes to your office

Soul+Land Lab

Old Towne Orange

Runs sessions in the studio or at your workplace, and can work company colors or a logo into the project.

What the team does
Pottery painting, guided canvas painting or custom tote bags
Price
Packages listed at $49, $65 and $85; unit not stated
Group size
Up to 55 people
How long
2 to 3 hours
Taking it home
Pottery glazed and fired by the studio
Address
162 N Glassell St, Suite B, Orange, CA 92866
PotteryPainting

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Sur La Table Cooking School – South Coast PlazaSur La Table Cooking School – South Coast Plaza
Price by quoteOnline option

Sur La Table Cooking School – South Coast Plaza

South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa

Menus can be adjusted for dietary needs, and team formats can add a competition element.

What the team does
Hands-on cooking with a chef, then sharing the meal
Price
Private pricing by quote; public in-store classes from $69/person
Address
3333 Bear St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Cooking

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Planning team building in Irvine and Orange County

Lunch-length sessions are possibleWith most studios ten to fifteen minutes from the Spectrum and the business parks, a 90-minute workshop fits a long lunch or the end of a workday without losing the afternoon.
Same-day or fired laterWheel and hand-built pottery is glazed and fired afterwards, so pieces come home weeks later. Mosaic lamps, painting, flowers and tufting go home the same day.
Weekdays are easierPaint-and-sip studios run their public classes on Friday and Saturday evenings, so a weekday private slot is usually the easier booking.

One request, and a person answers it

Tell us about the team

Date, headcount and budget are enough to start. We run it at a KraftStories studio where one fits, and otherwise pass it to the studio on this page that does, and tell you which.

Budget
Where
What the team might like to make (pick any)
Free to ask; nothing is booked until you confirm.

Questions people ask

How much does team building cost in Irvine and Orange County?＋
Among the 14 studios we checked, the lowest printed price is $45 a person and the highest starting price is $100. 7 studios print no price and quote by email. Add sales tax, and ask whether a service charge or a minimum spend applies, because few studios print either next to the headline price.
What team-building activities in Irvine and Orange County work for large groups?＋
Studios that print a capacity of 40 or more: KraftStories Irvine (up to 120), Pinot's Palette – Tustin (up to 72), Mud Hen Clay and Art Studio (up to 60), Soul+Land Lab (up to 55). Larger teams usually split into rotations or two rooms; ask how the time is shared before you book.
Can a workshop come to our office?＋
Yes. Pinot's Palette – Tustin, The Glass Spectrum, Inspired Art Wine, Soul+Land Lab say they bring workshops to an office or event space. Travel fees and table space vary, so ask what they need from the room.
Is there a virtual or hybrid option?＋
KraftStories Irvine, Pinot's Palette – Tustin, Sur La Table Cooking School – South Coast Plaza offer an online format, usually with kits mailed ahead of a hosted call.
How far ahead should we book?＋
Two to three weeks is comfortable for most groups under 30. For 50 or more, or any date in December, ask four to six weeks ahead: holiday parties fill studio evenings first.
How does the request form work?＋
It comes to us at KraftStories, and a person reads it. Where one of our studios fits the date, headcount and budget, we run it ourselves; where another studio on this page fits better, we pass your request to them and tell you who it went to. Asking is free and nothing is booked until you confirm.

How this page is put together

Every studio here was read on its own private-events or group page in October 2026, not on a booking marketplace. A price, group size or length appears only when the studio prints it, and every description is in our words. Studios whose pages say nothing about private groups were left off, even good ones; if yours is missing, tell us at info@kraftstories.com.

This site is published by KraftStories, which runs team-building workshops. KraftStories is listed first and labelled as ours; the other studios are sorted by price, and none of them pays to appear.

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