Open Studio at The Clay Co-op

Weekdays  |  10am-5pm
Weekends | 10am-4pm

Your ideas, your pace, a little clay-covered creativity! Our Open Studio options give experienced potters time to create and finish their work without committing to a membership.

Part 1: Open Studio | $80

One day of studio access

Enjoy independent studio time to work on your pottery projects, practice your skills, and bring your ideas to life. Your pass includes bisque firing for up to one full kiln shelf of work.

Open Studio is intended for experienced potters who are comfortable working independently and using studio tools and equipment safely. Clay and instruction are not included. Clay is available for purchase, and any outside clay must be approved by our team before use.

Glazing and glaze firing are purchased separately through our optional Dip Glaze Day.

Part 2: Open Studio Dip Glaze Day | $40

One day of glazing access

Ready to add some color? Return once your Open Studio pieces have been bisque-fired and finish them with our house-formulated dip glazes.

This optional add-on includes one day of access to our dip glazes and glaze firing for up to one full kiln shelf of work. This is a self-guided glazing session and does not include instruction.

Plan Your Visit

Available Monday through Friday,10am–5pm, and Saturday, 10am–4pm, subject to studio availability. We do not accept walk-ins for this experience, so please call ahead to schedule an open studio day.

727-321-2071

New to pottery? Start with one of our classes to build your skills and confidence!

Open Studio Guidelines

  • You'll learn how to:

    • ✔️ How to center clay on the wheel
      ✔️ Throwing and shaping your mug
      ✔️ Trimming and refining for a smooth, professional finish
      ✔️ Adding handles like a pro
      ✔️ Glazing techniques to make your mug truly yours

      Workshop Breakdown:

      📅 Week 1: Throwing the base of your haunted house or pumpkin on the wheel!– Learn the basics of wheel-throwing and create the base of your tea light cover on the wheel!

      📅 Week 2: Trimming and adding attachments! Learn how to trim your piece(s). You will learn how to alter your tea light covers as well as how to add attachments such as windows, chimneys, stems etc!


      📅 Week 3: Glazing & Final Touches – Explore colors, glazing techniques, and prep your tea light covers for firing!

      What's included:

    • Cone 6-10 clay

    • Use of the studio tools and equipment

    • Storage shelf

    • Access to Studio Cone 6 glazes


    Open Studio Access for Students (outside of class):

    Monday to Friday: 1:00pm–5:00pm

    Saturday & Sunday: 1:00–4:00pm

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

  • COLLECTING YOUR WORK

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

    LIABILITY

    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.

    PHOTOGRAPHY / VIDEO

    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 and without payment to students.

    INFORMING OTHER PARTICIPANTS OF TERMS & CONDITIONS

    It is the responsibility of the person booking the class to inform other students participating of the Terms & Conditions.

    FINISHED WORK

    All care is taken to ensure students' pieces are made well, however, due to the inherent nature of this medium, Clay Co-op cannot be held responsible for any undesirable outcomes, including crackage, breakage, misfires, or something not turning out how you hoped.

  • Refunds will only be given if the request is made one week prior to the beginning of the class or workshop. There is a $25.00 non-refundable fee. No refunds will be issued after that time if a student withdraws. 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 prior to a new session beginning. Students are allowed no more than two make-up classes per session.