Drop-In Use for Making and Firing
Come in and work in our space on your own!
Drop-in passes allow public access to the Studio and include use of Studio equipment. Bookings are not necessary, but please call ahead — drop-in use is subject to space availability even within advertised drop-in hours (see right).
GETTING STARTED
Please sign in with the reception at our main 4th Street entrance each time you visit. You’ll get a sticker that’s valid for your time in the studio.
Please Note: You must purchase a drop-in pass if you plan to glaze work at the Studio.
Skill Level
Drop-in use does not include instruction. You must have experience working with clay and with the equipment you plan work on (wheel, slab roller, etc.) to use The Potters’ Studio as a drop-in visitor. If you’re glazing, you must have experience with glazing and know how to prepare, dip, and clean up your glazed work.
CLAY
The Potters’ Studio is a cone 10 studio, and drop-in visitors must use cone 10 clay for all wet work in the Studio.
We sell a range of cone 10 stoneware and porcelain clays by the 25# bag.
If you bring your own clay or in-progress greenware, you MUST get sign-off from Potters’ Studio staff before starting work.
GLAZING
Our in-house cone 10 glazes are available for all drop-in visitors preparing their work to fire at the Studio, and the cost of glazes is built into our contract firing rates. We have about 20 cone 10 glazes as well as colored slips, stains, and oxides.
See more to the right about FIRING SERVICES.
STORAGE
Please bring any bats, boxes, plastic wrap and other storage items you need to transport your work to and from the Studio.
Tools
Please bring your own personal tools (wire, needle tool, ribs, etc.). We also sell new Kemper pottery tool kits.
Drop-IN OptionS
Short Pass: $25
Short Passes x 5: $100
Allows use of the studio facilities, equipment, and glazes for up to 2 hours.
Day Pass: $40
Day Passes x 5: $160
Allows use of the studio facilities, equipment, and glazes for more than 2 hours over a single day.
Drop-In Hours
Drop-in hours vary each session based on the other activities taking place in the Studio each day. Please call ahead to confirm as drop-in hours may not take place during special events and off-schedule classes.
Due to scheduled workshops and events, drop-in hours and contract firing are CLOSED the following dates:
October 17, 18, and 19 — CLOSED to drop-ins and contract firing all day
Starting November 1 we are CLOSED to drop-ins and contract firing through the remainder of 2025
MONDAY
Handbuilding — 10AM to 5:30PM
Wheel — 1:30PM to 5:30PM
TUESDAY
Wheel — 10AM to 5:30PM
NO Handbuilding drop-in available
WEDNESDAY
Wheel — 1:30PM to 5:30PM
NO Handbuilding drop-in available
THURSDAY
CLOSED TO DROP-IN
FRIDAY
Handbuilding + Wheel — 10AM to 5:30PM
SATURDAY + SUNDAY
Handbuilding + Wheel — 10AM to 5:30PM
Firing Services
Bisque firing at cone 05, mid-firing at cone 6, and high firing at cone 10 are available at contract rates. There is a 3-week turnaround.
Contract firing is billed by volume. Tech Staff (in red aprons) can show you how to measure work for firing. There is a $20 minimum charge for any contract firing. Please photograph your work and indicate your name and contact information legibly when you fill out the contract firing documentation.
If you choose to use our glazes before firing, you will need to purchase a Short Pass or Day Pass in addition to firing fees.