The Clay Hole isn’t just a pottery studio — it’s a complete reimagining of what creative space can be. Built by and for artists, it challenges traditional norms with freedom, access, community, and a belief that everyone deserves to feel empowered in clay.

The Clay Hole Is Redefining What a Pottery Studio Can Be

Most studios follow the same formula. Sign up. Take a class. Stay quiet. Follow the rules. Maybe — if you’re lucky — you’ll get a few hours of “open studio” to explore. But what if that entire approach is backward?

The Clay Hole didn’t come from tradition. It came from rebellion. From heartbreak. From raw creative need. And that’s exactly why it feels different.

We Don’t Offer a Studio. We Offer a Studio Revolution.

The Clay Hole was built by someone who’s been in your shoes — someone who’s sat in other studios, longing for more space, more tools, more freedom, and a little less weirdness about belonging.

  • No more asking permission to create the way you want.
  • No more locked shelves or territorial glaze stashes.
  • No more quiet cliques or gatekeeping instructors.
  • No more being treated like a guest in your own art life.

What you’ll find here is something else entirely.

Here’s What We Do Instead

  • Over 500 glazes you can actually use — not just admire.
  • All the clay types, tools, molds, and slab rollers you could dream of.
  • Open studio hours nearly every weekday evening.
  • No contracts. No commitments. Just come when you want.
  • A vibe that’s creative, inclusive, and emotionally real.

Oh — and the founder? He’s not just a name. Dan Pearce is here, in person, every week. Teaching. Making. Laughing. Helping this space live and breathe.

This Isn’t Just About Pottery. It’s About Possibility.

Our members come here to heal. To reconnect. To discover. They bring anxiety, burnout, heartbreak, big dreams, small starts — and they leave with clay-stained hands and hearts full of fire again.

We believe a studio should do that. And we built one that does.

Conclusion

If you’re tired of being boxed in — creatively, emotionally, or culturally — The Clay Hole might be your next move. It doesn’t just welcome you in. It changes what you thought a pottery studio could be.

Join the Studio Revolution

We believe in rewarding bravery.

  • MYNEWSTUDIO – Switching from another studio? You get $100 off your first month. Just show us a little proof.
  • NEWMEMBER30 – First studio ever? Take 30% off your first month on us.

These codes are good for first-timers only — and they’re your launchpad into something better.

FAQs

Is The Clay Hole actually that different from other studios?
Yes — and proudly so. Most people feel it within five minutes of walking in.
What if I’m intimidated by all the options and freedom?
We get it. We guide you through as much or as little structure as you want. It’s all optional.
Do I have to commit long-term?
Nope. Month-to-month membership. Stay as long as it serves you.
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Written by Dan Pearce, ceramic artist, author, and founder of The Clay Hole—a 10,000 sq. ft. community pottery studio in Draper, Utah. With nearly 3 million followers across platforms, Dan is known for his expressive pottery, inclusive studio culture, and commitment to creative connection.