Open studio classes at The Clay Hole

Develop the skills you want. Work on the projects you want. Come the days you want. Get the support you need. That's what open studio classes are all about.

What is open studio class vs open studio?

Each membership level comes with between four and eight "classes." These include access to both "open studio" and "open studio classes." You choose when you want to attend The Clay Hole and what kind of vibe you want when you come.

 

The difference between open studio classes and open studio is simply the existence of instructors who are there to help you. If you come to open studio, we will have a class manager there, but you'll be on your own to practice, build, learn, and enjoy yourself. If you come to an open studio class, we will always have multiple instructors there who will help you with any part of your pottery journey.

 

Not sure who the instructors are? Simply look for the people wearing the dark purple "Clay Hole" t-shirts that say "instructor" on the sleeve.

When are open studio classes?

The Clay Hole currently hosts six open studio classes every week:

 

Monday mornings 10:30 AM to 2 PM

Monday evenings 6:30 PM to 10 PM

Tuesday evenings 6:30 PM to 10 PM

Wednesday evenings 6:30 PM to 10 PM

Thursday evenings 6:30 PM to 10 PM

Friday evenings 6:30 PM to 10 PM (singles night)

When is regular open studio?

Starting September 13th, 2025, The Clay Hole hosts two open studios every week:

 

Saturday mornings 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM

Sunday mornings 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM

The Perfect Blend of Freedom and Guidance

Open studio time paired with on-call teachers creates a balance that’s hard to beat. Members get the freedom to follow their own ideas, experiment on the wheel, or dive into hand-building without being boxed into a rigid lesson plan. At the same time, having skilled teachers nearby means help is never far away - whether it’s troubleshooting a wobbly pot, figuring out a tricky glaze, or just asking “is this dry enough?” 

 

It gives potters the independence to grow at their own pace, while still offering the safety net of expert guidance. That mix of freedom and support is what makes the environment thrive.