Creative Outlet for Burned Out Tech Workers in Utah

If you spend your days debugging, deploying, and surviving back-to-back meetings, you’re not alone. At The Clay Hole in Draper, Utah, we see a growing number of burned-out tech professionals looking for something offline, low-pressure, and real. That’s where pottery comes in.

Pottery is the ultimate creative reset: no screens, no Slack, no deadlines—just your hands, the clay, and the chance to make something with zero KPIs attached. Whether you're coding all day or just craving something physical after years behind a desk, we’ve got the space and tools ready for you.

Why Tech Professionals Are Turning to Pottery

• No performance pressure—just exploration and play
• Grounding, hands-on work after long days in your head
• Classes are quiet, focused, and low-stim—no small talk required
• Inclusive community of other creative adults (many of them in tech!)
• Location right off I-15—easy access from Silicon Slopes and Salt Lake
• Founded by Dan Pearce, a professional artist who understands burnout firsthand

Many of our members work in dev, UI/UX, systems architecture, QA, product, or support. They come here to decompress, reset, and rediscover creativity outside of Jira tickets. You’re welcome here—burnout and all.

“After 10 years in the tech grind, I needed something real. Pottery helps me remember I’m a person—not just a resource. The Clay Hole is where I finally exhale.”
— Aaron F., full-stack dev & member since 2023

Weekly Class Schedule

• Monday Morning: 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
• Monday Evening: 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
• Tuesday Evening: 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
• Wednesday Evening: 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
• Thursday Evening: 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
• Friday Evening (Singles Night): 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM

What’s Included in Membership

• One 3.5-hour adult class per week—attend when it works for you
• Use of 500+ glazes and 100+ underglazes (no upcharges)
• Thousands of tools—everything you need is included
• Wheel throwing and hand-building access in every class
• 4 instructors per session for supportive, hands-on help
• No contracts—membership is flexible and month-to-month

Note: Clay and firings are not included in membership and can be purchased onsite.

Trade Burnout for Clay Time

The Clay Hole
12896 S Pony Express Rd, Suite 100
Draper, UT, 84020, USA

Read how hands-on creativity can combat burnout at Harvard Business Review.