OPEN STUDIO

Already have some clay experience and just need space to work? Sign up for Open Studio at the Clay Center! To accommodate as many clay artists of all levels as possible, we offer many different Open Studio options, all at affordable prices.

Important: Open studio hours are for individuals who already have some experience in clay and can work without direction or help. There is no instructor in Open Studio. If you have never worked in clay but would like to learn, please consider signing up for one of our beginner-level classes!
Open Studio 24/7, $189 per month Just 2 spots left!
  • This option includes:
    • 24/7 access to our new open studio satellite space in ArtEgg Unit 115.
    • 24/7 access to our main studio in ArtEgg Unit 119 (outside of classes, workshops, or other scheduled events or closures).
    • A dedicated shelving unit with 5 shelves, just for you! Store your works-in-progress, tools, and clay all in one spot.
  • Good to know:
    • The $189 monthly fee will be charged automatically on the first of each month via a Stripe subscription payment.
    • Your Open Studio 24/7 membership can be canceled with 30 days’ written notice sent to [email protected].
    • This option requires a signed lease, photo ID, and a $49 security deposit.
  • Ongoing membership perks:
    • You can sell your work in our biannual studio sale events.
    • You'll be eligible to participate in our annual studio-wide exhibition in the Clay Center gallery.
    • You can sell your work during during any open house events we run concurrently with gallery events.
    • We have a ton of close free parking available!
    • You'll be able to buy clay and other materials onsite.
    • No more transporting fragile pieces for firing!
    • Experience creative cross-pollination with the broader clay community.
    • Enjoy collaborative learning and making in a supportive, nurturing community.​
  • How to sign up:
Open Studio Monthly (formerly All-Access), usually $140 per month
  • With this option, you can use as many of our posted open studio hours per month as you want! This option does NOT include 24/7 studio access or dedicated shelves/storage. You will be able to use our communal shelves though.
  • Open Studio Monthly is usually $140 per month, but may be less if we're closed for several days of the month.
  • If the Clay Center will be closed for an extended amount of time during a given month, the Open Studio Monthly fee will be prorated accordingly.
  • The number of Open Studio Monthly spots available each month is limited, so don't wait to register!
  • Although you may enroll in Open Studio Monthly on any date, the monthly fee will not be prorated for the time already missed.
  • Learn more or register for Open Studio Monthly!
Open Studio Weekly, usually $80 per month
  • With this option, open studio hours are sold as a monthly "pack" of a weekly 4-hour time slot (for example, Tuesdays from 1  to 5 pm, Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm, etc). It's like taking a weekly class but without an instructor.
  • The rate for a monthly pack of any given weekly slot is equal to $20 per week. For most months, the monthly rate for a given time slot will be $80 ($20 x 4 weeks in a month).
  • Some months will have more or less than 4 sessions of a particular time slot. The rates for those months will change accordingly, but will always be equal to $20 per week.
  • You can register for more than one weekly Open Studio time slot if you'd like, but our Open Studio Monthly option up above is a better deal!
  • Learn more or register for an Open Studio Weekly time slot!
 NEW! Open Studio drop-in session (up to 4 hrs), $25
  • Need to extrude some stuff, glaze some pots, or use a slab roller? For just $25, you can drop in for up to 4 hours of Open Studio time at the Clay Center!
  • Just like regular Open Studio, drop-in sessions are for individuals who already have some experience in clay and can work without direction or help. There is always a Studio Monitor on duty, but there is no instruction available.
  • Drop-in sessions are available from 9 am to 1 pm every day except Thursdays, and from 1 to 5 pm seven days a week. Please check our open hours calendar before dropping in to make sure we don't have a closure or workshop scheduled.
  • Drop-in sessions do not need to be scheduled in advance, but they are only available during our open hours. They are not available during class times, overnight, or if the Clay Center is closed for any other reason.
  • Drop-in sessions do NOT include any storage for clay, tools, or works-in-progress. Please be prepared to pack in everything you need for your session and then pack it out again when you're done. Clay is available for purchase if needed, but please bring your own ware boards, bats, and other tools.
General Open Studio Info
  • Open studio hours are only for individuals who already have some experience in clay and can work without direction.
  • Open studio hours are also great for current students who want more studio time beyond their class hours.
  • Children ages 14+ may register for Open Studio Weekly or Open Studio Monthly with a concurrently registered and attending parent/guardian only.

Clay and Firing Fee Info
  • Clay and firing fees are not included with studio membership and must be purchased separately:
  • When you purchase your clay from us, we will automatically add our discounted $20/bag member firing fee. This fee covers both bisque and glaze firings for all pieces made from that bag of clay. Our standard firing fee is $1/lb for either bisque or glaze firing, so the $20 member firing fee is about 50% cheaper than paying by the pound.
  • A 25-lb bag of clay ranges from $24 - $39, depending on the clay body.
  • We sometimes have recycled clay available that's free for members to use.
  • If you bring in clay you purchased elsewhere, we can fire work made from it for our standard $1/lb firing rate (covers bisque or glaze firing, but not both).
  • If you bring in clay you purchased elsewhere and cannot confirm which clay body it is by name or number, we will need to test-fire a sample to cone 6 to make sure it won't melt down in our glaze firings
  • Feel free to email us with any questions!

Studio Monitor Program
  • Get a discount on your open studio time by becoming a Studio Monitor! It's a great way to get regular time in the studio while saving some money. Just email us if you're interested and we'll let you know if any positions are available.
  • By committing to monitor the same weekly open studio slot each week for a calendar month, you'll get 50% off the cost of that slot. You can also apply the dollar value of your discount to the Open Studio Monthly or Open Studio 24/7 options.
  • You'll primarily work on your own artwork during your shifts, but you'll also need to handle quick and easy tasks like selling clay, answering the phone, and letting in visitors as needed.
Current Open Studio Times