About Open Studio
​Upon completion of Beginner Level 1 class (or equivalent level of experience) you are eligible to participate in our Open Studio times to continue your skill building of clay techniques including: clay bodies, glazes, creative and functional forms.
If you have not used our studio before you must attend our free, 15 minute orientation bookable during our regular Open Studio hours. See below for orientation bookings.
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If you've only ever dipped glazes, attending a "Glazing 101 ~ Paint-On" discovery workshop is required to participate in our Open Studio for glazing. See below for "Glazing 101" booking.
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Drop-ins welcome, however booking in advance is recommended to secure a spot. If you would like to use our pottery wheel during Open Studio, you MUST book in advance since we have a limited number available for use.
This time is for practicing and improving skills you have learned, not instruction time. A studio tech will be there to assist but this is to be considered independent working time. If you are feeling ill please do not come to the studio, we will make arrangements with you to reschedule. All pieces that are created in Open Studio, up to a maximum size of 9"x9"x9", have the bisque firing covered by fees. Any pieces created that are larger will incur an additional firing fee of $0.04/cubed inch of the entire piece.
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If you are itching to create or glaze, please give us a call to let us know that you are coming! We close EARLY if we have no bookings or call aheads, and close the studio promptly at the end of the day.
Open Studio Hours
Sunday................CLOSED
Monday...............CLOSED
Tuesday...............10am-1pm
Wednesday........ 10am-8pm
Thursday..............10am-1pm
Friday...................10am-2pm
Saturday...............12pm-5pm
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If you are itching to create or glaze, please give us a call to let us know that you are coming! We close EARLY if we have no bookings or call aheads.
Studio Supplies
We always have a large variety of stamps, imprint tools, pattern makers, and standard clay tools. If there is a specific design or tool you are looking to use, please contact us to check or you are welcome to supply your own.
Clays we offer:
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Plainsman M370 (midrange cone 5/6)
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More plastic than porcelains but semi-vitreous, fires white in colour.
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Plainsman M340GS (midrange cone 5/6)
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Well suited to throwing, fires yellow-buff in colour with speckles.
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SPS Fool's Gold Limited Feature (midrange cone 04 bisque, cone 5/6 glaze)
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Fires a golden yellow-brown with random specks of dark brown throughout.​
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Glazes we offer:
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34 Mayco Stroke & Coat "Wonderglazes"
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28 Speedball underglazes
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44 Overglazes (Clay Art Center, Mayco, and Amaco)
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Clear glazes for dipping
We also have a small "greenhouse" to keep projects wet overnight and slow drying. We are currently scheduling bisque fire and glaze fire in consecutive weeks from each other. See our kiln firing page for more information.
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WHEEL THROWING:
We currently have one (1) wheel in the studio for booking. Please choose "Open Studio WHEEL" when you book your Open Studio time. Pricing is at the same rate as regular Open Studio with the same inclusions. Clay is available for purchase by the kilo, bag, or box. All pieces that are created in Open Studio, up to a maximum size of 9"x9"x9", have the bisque firing covered by fees. Any pieces created that are larger will incur an additional firing fee of $0.04/cubed inch of the entire piece.
