Studio Spoltore

Curious about clay, or ready to make something of your own? Open Studio Handbuilding is a relaxed Saturday morning at the table with clay, tools and other makers around you. First-timers, kids and longtime makers are all welcome.

HOW IT WORKS
We start at 9:00 with a quick 10-minute demo on the basics: pinch, coil, slab, and how to join pieces so they hold together. After that, the time is yours. Project idea cards are on the table if you want a starting point, and our studio attendant can answer basic questions and checks your pieces before they go on the shelf to be fired.

This is not a full class. For step-by-step instruction on a finished project, check out our handbuilding classes.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• 3 hours of studio time
• Getting-started demo and project idea cards
• 3 lbs of studio clay
• Up to 3 pieces bisque and glaze fired
• Studio glazes and tools

BRINGING A CHILD

• Kids ages 5–15 are welcome with a parent present.
• Register the child for the seat. One parent may stay for the full session at no charge.
• The parent supervises their child at all times.
• A parent who would also like to make should register for their own seat.

ONLY REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS MAY ATTEND
Each booking covers one maker. Aside from a parent accompanying a registered child, friends and family can’t watch or wait in the studio.

PRICING

• $40 per session
• Additional clay: $2/lb
• Additional pieces fired: $6 each

GOOD TO KNOW

• Studio clay only, no outside clay or glazes
• Please leave your workspace clean before you go
• Glazing sessions count as an Open Studio visit
• Finished work is ready for pickup 3–4 weeks after glazing