Open Studio for Current Students and Community Drop-ins

Current Open Studio Hours - Subject to Change

Please check our app for the most updated open studio schedule, as events and classes will impact the schedule and equipment availability

Open Studio Schedule Adjustments 9/7 - 9/14

Saturday 9/13: Closed for Private Event 11:00 - 2:00

Sunday 9/14: Hand Building Workshop 2:00 - 5:00 (No Hand Building Appointments Available)

Please Consult Our App for Equipment Availability

Class Schedule Impacts Which Equipment is Available During These Hours

Sunday 10:00am - 5:00pm

Monday 10:00am - 6:00pm

Tuesday 10:00am - 6:00pm

Wednesday 10:00am - 6:00pm

Thursday 10:00am - 6:00pm

Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm

Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm


Community Drop-in Guests

Not ready to commit to a studio membership? Book studio time by the hour as a community drop-in guest!

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Benefits

  • Use of studio equipment, tools, and maker space during open studio hours

  • No monthly hourly usage limit

  • Book multiple 1-hour appointments in a row if you need a longer stretch of time (just make sure your appointments begin and end within open studio hours)

  • Firing and studio glazes included with appointment booking fee (clay must be purchased from Northwest Pottery Collective)

  • Easy appointment booking and payment with our app!

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Requirements

  • Must be 18 years or older to book drop-in appointments (Kids age 10-17 may book an appointment with an adult (both must have appointments))

  • Have prior clay experience and be able to use the facility unsupervised and appropriately, or we may rescind drop-in privileges

  • Must use clay purchased from Northwest Pottery Collective

  • Outside glazes must meet Northwest Pottery Collective’s Glaze Guidelines

  • Must book time in 1-hour increments and have a confirmed reservation before attending open studio

  • Reservations open two weeks before scheduled time and are required for community drop-ins

  • Clay and outside tools/glazes may not be stored in the studio

  • Work may not be left in the studio for longer than 30 days at any stage of the process (greenware, bisque, glazed)

  • Work produced outside of Northwest Pottery Collective may not be fired or glazed at Northwest Pottery Collective