One Guided Open Studio session is mandatory in order to come to Open Studio‍ ‍

Unless you have clay experience within the last year at a school or another studio, or have sufficient clay experience where you can independently do the following : throw, pinch pot, slab, coil, slip & score, basic knowledge of glazing and tools.

If you’re independent and want to skip just leave a note for a studio tour and studio rundown!

Independent Open Studio

You have completed Guided Open Studio or a class and now you are ready to rock on your own!

Wheel use requires experience - 5 week session with us or prior experience.

Open Studio is an open setting where folks can come in to play with clay, experiment with a new idea, or work on an in-progress project. This is not a formal class and does not have an instructor or demonstrations. There will be a Studio Monitor available to answer questions, but this is an INDEPENDENT work session.

THE BASICS

$50 per person

includes 2 hours of studio time + 15 minute demo + clay + glaze + firing.

Choose from the 3 basic handbuilding techniques to create you project

• Pinch Pot

• Coils

• Slabs

SLAB ASSEMBLY

$65 per person

includes 2 hours of studio time + 20 minute demo + clay + glaze + firing.

Use slab construction and handbuilding techniques to craft your ideal mug, cup, or planter. This project is separate from The Basics as it requires more instructor support.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MENU FOR PROJECT OPTIONS

*Every participant must choose the same project. This is due to both material prep and demonstration time.

If you are interested in multiple projects this will be a private lesson.

This is not a wheel lesson - visit Private Parties page for more info!

$20 per person per HOUR. Includes 1lb of clay and glaze. Firing is additional based on the size of your piece, typically between $5-$15.

You have completed Guided Open Studio or a class and now you are ready to rock on your own!

Open Studio is an open setting where folks can come in to play with clay, experiment with a new idea, or work on an in-progress project. This is not a formal class and does not have an instructor or demonstrations. There will be a Studio Monitor available to answer questions, but this is an INDEPENDENT work session.

OPEN STUDIO HOURS 

By appointment only. No Drop-Ins. Booking closes 12hrs in advance.

Monday : CLOSED

Tuesday: 1230-5p

Wednesday : 1230-8p

Thursday : 1230-5p

Friday : 1230-5p

Saturday : 1230-7p

Sunday : 1230-5p

Please call if you’re trying to reach us to pick up!

$20/hr for Studio Time. This includes one 1lb.bag of clay, access to tools, and glaze.

Additional clay is $5 per 2lbs. Firing Fees are additional and depend on the size of your piece and how much space it will take up in the kiln. Average Firing fee is under $10.

FInd the Open Studio tab and find the time that works best for you!

Just dress to make a mess! :) We provide all clay, tools, and glazes.

Build a mug, a planter, or a creature out of clay! Possibilities are endless!

Great for gift making and exploring your creative side!

All finished projects will be clear glazed and food/dishwasher safe.

The Project Tags will stay with your project at all times to ensure the right piece goes home with the right artist in the end. Please clearly fill out: name, date, e-mail, and phone number. One tag for each project. Multiple projects, multiple tags.

You get it.

Ah the wheel. So much fun, but with great power comes great responsibility…

We require proficient wheel throwing experience OR one of our Wheel Throwing Class.

Once you have that experience, you may use a wheel independently at Open Studio. No extra cost! :)

Wheel Classes coming soon…

Intro To Wheel - Adults/16+ - coming Dec. 1

Take The Wheel For A Spin - 1 night wheel session - coming soon.

Youngsters Class - coming soon.

Low beams, slippery surfaces, sharp tools, and hot kilns. Fun right?

Pottery is mostly safe and super fun, but to ensure your safety and the safety of others in the studio, listen to the instructor at all times and be aware that you are in an active art space. You’ll be required to sign our Studio Contract (Waiver) when attending your first class.

Rules and Studio Expectations will be outlined on the waiver.

Your project/clay can stay on the, “In Progress” shelf for 2 weeks from your initial Open Studio date. After that, you must take any remaining projects home with you, have us fire it, or we will recycle it.

We do not have the space to store projects for more than 2 weeks.

Clay must go home with you, unless you are currently enrolled in a class. There will be an area for your clay to be stored. When that class ends, you must take your clay home.

After you complete your project, it will need to be fired in the kiln either once or twice depending on the glaze you use. We will e-mail you within 10 days to come pick up your project. You will have 2 weeks to pick up your project, than it will be “taken to the farm.” lol.

We have two clay bodies available in the studio. Both are Mid-Range clays that we will fire to Cone 5 and 6.

Laguna White B-Mix - fires to look bright white.

Laguna Speckled Buff - fires to a pretty tan color with black speckles. Looks sorta like an oatmeal cookie.

There will be a number of underglazes and glazes for you to choose from.

Some glazes are for specific classes but most can be used at Open Studio.

There will be test tiles for you to see each color’s opacity painted 1-3 coats.

If you are 21+, you are allowed to bring adult beverages purchased from other Stanley Marketplace establishments into the studio. Said beverages must be in plastic to go cups from those establishments.

You can get handcrafted cocktails from Create, a variety of beers from Aviation or Cheluna, or a delicious Margarita from Comida. Lots of options here, people!

You CANNOT BYOB or open any outside alcohol in the studio.

Different rules apply to Adult Events/Private Parties. Want to know more? Head to our Private Parties section.

You may only leave your child in the studio if they are in a class and we have all of your up to date contact info.

An adult must accompany any child under 16 to Open Studio.

Any age kiddo can come to Open Studio with an adult. Baby hand/foot prints in clay are pretty adorable, so even a baby can come! Parents/guardians are responsible for the safety and behavior of their kiddos in the studio & shop.

Students must be 5 years + to take any of our classes.

Yes. It is REQUIRED if you ever want to touch clay ;)

As long as you glaze (seal) the inside and outside, yes!

Pottery is a very fragile art form. Sometimes sad things happen.

Pots can break for a few reasons, but the main one is a structural issue. We will make sure your work is not too thick (explodes in the kiln) or too thin (cracks and breaks). We will also teach you to get rid of air bubbles.

But! If you do have an unfortunate situation, we will help you repair or replace the project.

Firing Fees depend on the size of the piece(s) you make. Most fees are under $10 per piece, but we will have a kiln shelf diagram to show you how much space your project will take up.

Firing fees include both a bisque and glaze fire, unless otherwise specified.

Only completed pieces meeting the studio criteria for firing will be fired. Don’t worry, we will help you with all of this…

-Hollowed out, walls less than 1” thick (No explosions!)

-Piece needs to be bigger than 3x3 inches in order to be stilted. We cannot not fire beads.

-Bottoms of pieces wiped clean - no glaze pools!

We ask that you leave your space how you found it.

-Project on either the, “In Progress” or “Ready to Fire” shelves…(with Project Tracker Tag!),

-Tools, palettes, brushes all in the sink.

-Sponge clean your area.

-Take remaining clay with you. Clay cannot be stored at the studio unless you are currently enrolled in a class.

Refunds/cancellations : A full refund will be given if a course is canceled ONE week or more prior to start date. A 50% refund will be given if a course is canceled 48 hours or more prior to start date. NO refund will be given if class is canceled in under 48 hours before class start date.

No Shows : If we do not receive a call or e-mail at least 24 hours before your class, you will be charged the full amount.

Pay What You Wish Class No Shows - Your credit card will be charged $30. Even though this is a pay what you wish class, taking the spot and not coming/contacting us, takes the spot from someone else. Call or email within 24 hours to cancel.

Classes CAN be tranferred to a friend! Please e-mail us hello@friendassembly with the name of the student taking your spot.

No refunds after attending the first class.

Make-up classes can be scheduled with instructor based on availability of wheels/tools. Typically student can just join another session during the week.

Glazing can be done at Open Studio.