Ceramics Studio

Open Studio Time

CERAMIC STUDIO TIME: Ceramic studio time is available as a supplement to adult students currently enrolled in ceramic classes. Dates and times are subject to change based on semester.

In an effort to manage the number of students in the ceramic studio, we are asking you to pre-register for Studio Time spots via the links below in the Release Date/Time table for the semester. Studio Times will be released two (2) weeks at a time. Students are limited to pre-registering for two (2) studio time per session release. Please register with your name and contact information.

Cost and fees: Ceramic studio time is $15 per session, payable at the front desk. A $90 studio time discount card (7 sessions for the price of 6 sessions) can also be purchased at the front desk. Late cancelations (24 HRS or less) and no-shows will be charged the $15 fee.

2025 FALL SESSION OPEN STUDIO DATES & TIMES

2025 FALL STUDIO TIME RELEASE SCHEDULE

SUN, Aug 31 @ 5 PM: Fall Session #1 Spots Released

The following dates are released in Summer Session #1:

Thur 9/4 afternoon , Fri 9/5 evening, Sat 9/6 afternoon

Thur 9/11 afternoon, Fri 9/12 evening, Sat 9/13 afternoon

To register for Fall Session #1 spots, click

SignUp button below:

SUN, SEPT 14 @ 5 PM: Fall Session #2 Spots Released

The following dates are released in Fall Session #2:

Thur 9/18 afternoon, Fri 9/19 evening, Sat 9/20 afternoon

Thur 9/25 afternoon, Fri 9/26 evening, Sat 9/27 afternoon

To register for Fall Session #2 spots, click SignUp button below:

SUN, SEPT 28 @ 5 PM: Fall Session #3 Spots Released

The following dates are released in Fall Session #3:

Fri 10/3 evening, Sat 10/4 afternoon

Thur 10/9 afternoon, Fri 10/10 evening, Sat 10/11 afternoon

To register for Fall Session #3 spots,

click SignUp button below:

Clay and Firing Fee info (for ceramics & sculpture classes):

Clay and clay tools are available for purchase at the front desk.
Clay prices:
- Brown stoneware: $18/bag (25 lbs)
- White stoneware: $18/bag (25 lbs)
- Porcelain clay: $35/bag (25 lbs)
- Brown sculpture clay: $18/bag (25 lbs)
- Cone 10 Slip (porcelain): $20/gallon
Ceramic firing fees:
- Firing = $0.05 per cubic in. for Art School clay (please note: no other clay will be fired). This price covers both a bisque and glaze firing.
  - If single firing (just bisque or just glaze), then the rate is $0.03 per cubic in.
- The studio utilizes the Kiln Fire system for firing fees and has moved from a weight-based to a cubic inch-based measurement.
  - Kiln Fire is an extremely user friendly, online program, but students will need to use their smart phones.
  - Before firing your first piece, you will need to create an account. Please click the following link to get registered: https://theartschoolatoldchurch.kilnfire.com/new-user
Sculpture firing fees:
- Bisque firing = $0.03/cubic in. for Art School clay (please note: no other clay will be fired).

Ceramic Studio Handbook

Our ceramic studio handbook is available below! The handbook provides an overview of how the studio runs, as well as important studio guidelines and practices for current and prospective students.

Ceramic Studio Handbook