Welcome to The Clay Hole!
So glad to have you
You're one of us now! But first things first, we need you to sign the waiver before you can come to your first class. Please do that here:
Before your first day at The Clay Hole...
1. Sign the studio waiver...
We want to keep you, us, and everyone safe at The Clay Hole. Click on the button above to sign the waiver.
2. Choose when to come!
PLEASE TEXT US AND LET US KNOW WHEN YOU'RE GONNA COME THE FIRST TIME.
We've got the following open studio class times that you can join us. At The Clay Hole, you get to choose when you come, how frequently you come, and how much access you want at the studio. This is all chosen via your membership level.
OPEN STUDIO/Pottery CLASS TIMES:
COME WHENEVER IT WORKS FOR YOU:
Mondays: 10:30AM-2PM, 6:30PM-10PM
Tuesdays: 6:30PM-10PM
Wednesdays: 6:30PM-10PM
Thursdays: 6:30PM-10PM
Fridays (Singles Only): 6:30PM-10PM
More class times being added this fall
Text us with any questions:
385-241-5528
Please note you should not arrive more than 15 minutes early and you'll need to be cleaned-up and exited by the time listed. There will usually be a 30 minute heads-up given to help you manage your time.
HOW MANY DAYS DO I GET EACH MONTH WITH MY MEMBERSHIP?
Green Level: Choose any four classes
Yellow Level: Choose any five classes
Purple Level: Choose any six classes
Black Level: Choose any eight classes
Unlimited Memberships: Come to all the classes you like!
3. Watch this video before you come to class...
We want to get you playing with mud as quickly as possible on your first day, and this video will let us jump in together up to an hour quicker. All members are required to watch it before coming to class. Ignore the part that mentions being unable to come to your first class.
Please note there's a secret password you'll need to tell us that you'll find inside the video.
4. If you signed-up for green level membership...
Since you signed-up for green level, that means you need to bring all your own pottery tools. This includes basic tools and sponges. This is a cheap and basic tool set that you can order to get started: TAKE ME TO AMAZON
5. Get a good pottery apron (if you want one)...
Aprons are optional and not included in any membership. Get any pottery apron you like. Our favorite (after testing 10+ aprons) can be found here: TAKE ME TO AMAZON
6. If you have interest in using the pottery wheel...
Please note, our instructors give full first-time pottery wheel lessons the first week of every month only.
All members who want to throw on the pottery wheel must watch this video in its entirety before they can hop on a pottery wheel. If you already know how to throw on the wheel, it is not required:
7. If you have interest in using molds or slab rollers...
All members who want to use our dozens of beautiful pottery molds or the slab rollers must watch this video in its entirety before they can use our molds:
8. Other info you need your first day...
CLEAN-UP: All members must clean up their own work areas PLUS another area of the studio that needs attention. We all get the studio dirty together, we all need to keep it clean together.
INSTRUCTORS: You'll find them in purple "Clay Hole" shirts. We will have a main instructor in every class for both the pottery wheel side and the hand-building side. We will also usually have a secondary instructor on each side who is helping backup the main instructor when they get too busy. Please utilize our instructors freely, and also remember that they need to share their efforts with all the members of class.
CLAY: Every student is required to buy clay from the studio. We’ll go over this in class and you’ll buy your first bag. Clay comes in 25 lb bags. A mug takes about 1 lb of clay. Outside clay can destroy our kilns and is forbidden.
FIRST DAY: We will hand out some important things you'll need, do a quick studio tour, assign pottery shelves, buy clay, and set you free on whichever side you’re most interested in working. You’ll have plenty of time to play with clay on your first day in class.
9. If you're coming to Singles Night...
A quick note from Dan about singles night:
Hey everyone, I’m excited to keep trying out singles night pottery nights with you! This is very experimental and so far it has been very cool, and will probably keep going for a long time to come!
We didn’t ask anyone their age or gender when they inquired about signles night classes. We didn’t ask for any photos from anyone. The only requirement to be a part of singles night is to be single!
Will people find love? Maybe. Far more likely, people will find a really kickass group of single humans to hang out with and share a hobby with. I’ll be in this group with you and I’m excited for it.
I am guessing singles night will take on a life of its own. It wouldn’t surprise me if smaller groups or the entire group bops out early sometimes to go do something fun or go hang out and play games at my house or whatever. Obviously anyone who wants to can always stay the entire class to work on pottery.
I’m super excited to have you join everyone in class. We’re currently split fairly evenly between men and women. Should be a pretty fun time. See you Friday!