Your masterpieces are usually glazed within 10 days of your class. When they're ready, swing by to pick them up! Just give us a heads-up with a call ahead of time.

Life happens! We have a 48-hour cancellation policy—if you need to bail, refunds are possible with a heads-up two days before the class begins. Unfortunately, no refunds after that. Missed a class? We offer make-ups (up to two per session), but they're subject to availability. Shoot an email to info@claycoopstpete.com to reschedule. If The Co-op cancels a class or workshop up to the date of the first class for any reason, we will issue a full refund or credit.

Smile for the camera! We might snap some shots during class for our advertising. The Clay Co-op reserves the right to take photographs and video footage during classes that may include students and to use the photographs and videos for the purpose of advertising our classes in all media in perpetuity.

Come flex your creative muscles during our Open Studio hours! Remember, pick up your pieces within 30 days, or they become part of our studio. Don’t forget to stamp your work with your unique maker’s mark and ensure they're bone dry when dropped off.

Monday to Friday: 1:00–5:00 pm

Saturday & Sunday: 1:00–4:00 pm

Your pieces must be picked up within 30 days or they will become The Clay Co-op property.

All work must be clearly stamped with your maker's mark. Unmarked work will not be accepted.

All work must be 100% dry when placed on the shelves. We will not accept wet greenware.

The base of your work must be free from glaze (underglaze is OK), otherwise it will not be fired. Please note, if your piece does stick to the kiln shelf due to glaze running, you will be responsible for the repair/replacement of the kiln shelf.

Work with overly thick application of glaze or layered glazes may be rejected.

We will not fire solid or extremely thick pieces of work as they can explode in the kiln. Hollow work must have a hole.

If a kiln shelf is damaged due to your work, you will be charged a $20 cleaning fee.

If a kiln shelf is ruined to the point where it cannot be used again, you will be charged for the cost of replacing that shelf.

If your work damages the interior of the kiln, you are required to pay a fine based on the severity of the damage determined by the manager.

You are responsible for any damage your work causes to our kilns and/or kiln shelves.

While we do our best, pottery can be unpredictable. We can’t take responsibility for cracks, breaks, or unexpected outcomes. Embrace the unique beauty of your creation!

Your safety and belongings are your responsibility, but we’re here to make sure your pottery journey is as safe and enjoyable as possible. The Clay Co-op and its employees are not liable or responsible for any accidental injury to students or any loss or damage to personal possessions.

Spread the word! It's your responsibility to let your fellow students know about our Terms & Conditions.

We’re more than a studio; we’re a community! Membership grants you 24-hour access to our facilities to work at your own pace. We offer 20% off on clay, firings, and workshops.

Our Studio Regulars and Clay Connoisseurs may access the studio seven days a week.

Open Studio is ideal for artists who need access to facilities to create, customize, or test their ideas. Open Studio consists of a 4-hour block Monday-Saturday 10-4 pm.

Life’s unpredictable. If you need to cancel please notify us within 30 days (or ASAP).

Our studio thrives on respect and creativity. We’re all about a supportive environment, so disruptive behavior isn’t welcome. Let’s keep things awesome for everyone involved!

At The Clay Co-op, we’re committed to a creative environment that is safe and comfortable for all people interested in clay to learn and work. Disruptive or abusive behavior will not be tolerated. Users of the Clay Co-op facilities must be respectful and courteous at all times. Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated, and we reserve the right to exclude any offending parties from the studio at any time if behavior in our opinion is deemed dangerous, inappropriate, or causes (or has the potential to cause) offense, harm, or injury.

What's included: Expert tuition, aprons, all materials and tools, glazes and kiln firing, – whatever you need will be provided. If a little clay gets on your clothes, don’t worry, it comes right out with water. And if a little clay gets on your skin, think of it as a natural exfoliant. So dress comfortably and have fun.

Once you're done, we'll professionally finish and apply our studio glaze to your creations, your piece will be fired in a kiln and ready for pick up 10 days later. Your creation is food-safe & dishwasher friendly.

We get it, plans change. Refunds are possible up to a week before class begins, minus a small fee. Missed a class? We’ve got make-ups (up to two per session), just make sure to schedule them in advance. If The Co-op cancels a class or workshop up to the date of the first class for any reason, we will issue a full refund or credit.

Class attendance is not mandatory. The Clay Co-op will not issue refunds if a registered student misses class(es). Make-ups are permitted, but not guaranteed. All make-ups must be scheduled ahead of time with the office and can only be scheduled if there is room in a similar class. Make-ups must happen before a new session begins. Students are allowed two make-up classes per session.

We’re all about precision: cone 04 (1950) for bisque and cone 6 (2232) for glaze. Thinking low-fire? Let’s chat before the firing.

We aim for 7-14 days to get your pieces back in your hands. Just keep in mind, it can vary depending on workload and piece size.

Please take a moment to read through our Kiln Firing Terms & Conditions prior to dropping off your work.

In short - Your work must be stamped with your mark, bone-dry, and if you're unsure about glazes, give us a shout. A heads-up—a fee might apply for kiln shelf mishaps.