Open Pottery Studio

Discover Your Creative Side: Open Pottery Studio

Join us in the Makerspace Classroom for an inspiring open pottery studio experience! Perfect for all skill levels, this program welcomes those who have completed a beginner pottery class (wheel or handbuilding) and are familiar with basic techniques.

MONTHLY PASS
Monday-Friday Evening and Weekends!
You will have access to the studio from 5-9 pm on Monday - Friday, and 8 am-9 pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

WEEKENDS ONLY PASS
You will have access to the studio from 8 am-9 pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

Open Studio potters will receive a FOB to enter the building (time restrictions/dates apply). There are a few dates when there are classes scheduled or dates with restrictions for public schools and therefore no open studio access.

We will start with an orientation (required for new participants only), where we’ll introduce studio rules, procedures, and equipment. From there, enjoy the freedom to explore handbuilding and wheel-throwing at your own pace. No formal instruction is provided. The space must be reset at the end of your studio time - all bats and wheel trays cleaned and projects stored on designated shelves.

Unleash your creativity and craft something truly unique—your pottery journey begins here!

Please bring your own clay tools. Clay must be purchased with your registration ($30 for 25 lb bag). Pick up your clay in the Makerspace. You can not bring your own clay. Bisque and glaze firing is included in the studio fee. Glazes will be available to participants after the initial bisque firing of projects. All items must be glazed by the end of the final open studio session. You will be notified when projects are available for pick up at the Community Education Center.

Pottery Equipment and Resources
5 Brent Pottery Wheels
Northstar Extruder
Northstar Slab Roller
Skutt Kiln
Project storage space

Community Education reserves the right to refuse firing for projects that do not meet District policies or deemed unsafe to fire in the kiln.