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

Open Studio: Hand Building