Open Studio for Members 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

Open Studio Schedule Adjustments 6/16 - 6/22

  • Reduced wheel appointments after 5pm Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

  • Reduced wheel appointments after 2pm Friday

Reminder! Summer camp starts 6/23. Open Studio appointments MAY be impacted M-F 10am - 4pm so be sure to check the app for availability. If open studio appointments are available during camps, be aware that campers will be in the studio so it may be louder/more hectic than usual!

June 8 - June 22 Open Studio Hours (check the app for most updated hours)

Sunday 10:00pm - 5:00pm

Monday 10:00am - 5:00pm

Tuesday 10:00am - 9:00pm (class schedule will impact availability after 5pm)

Wednesday 10:00am - 9:00pm (class schedule will impact availability after 5pm)

Thursday 10:00am - 9:00pm (class schedule will impact availability after 5pm)

Friday 10:00am - 6:00pm (class schedule will impact availability after 2pm)

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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Reservations for Saturdays and Sundays are required at least 48 hours in advance

  • Reservations canceled less than 48 hours in advance of the scheduled time will be charged a $10 cancellation fee for each 1-hour appointment

  • 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