Ceramics Studio
We’re proud to have a ceramics studio that is perfect for both beginner and advanced students and offer a variety of classes at every level. Each year, we host a Ceramics Studio Showcase where student work is shown in our galleries.
Take a Class
Our Ceramic Studio offers classes for all skill levels - from beginner to advanced!
Open Studio
Open Studio is an unstructured and independent opportunity for ceramic students, either Teens or Adults, to utilize the tools and equipment within the ceramic studio to further develop their ceramic learning outside of class time.
Volunteer
The ceramic studio is a busy and happening place! We welcome anyone who wishes to volunteer and assist with general ceramic studio tasks.
Residency Program
Our goal is to support emerging and established ceramic artists who are interested in building community engagement alongside furthering their own clay practice.
Frequently Asked Questions & Policies
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No studio use without reservation
No more than 10 people in the ceramics & glaze rooms at a time (combined), unless in a formal class setting
You must check in at the front desk at the top of your reservation
Please take extra care to clean up after yourself.
Reservation slots are 1hrs each. There is no partial credit.
If you would like to extend your time, please check with the front desk. There are often slots open, so you can book more time.
Kiln firings, glazes, and all studio equipment are included in the session cost.
The Kiln firing schedule is roughly 1-2x glaze, 1-2x bisque a week, but please give grace and patience to our Studio Manager, Pilar Swanson.
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All cancellations are processed by the Ceramics Studio Manager - all cancellations need to be sent by email to ceramicstudioscheduling@chehalemculturalcenter.org
Up to 2hrs before reservation = full refund to original form of payment
Less than 2hrs before reservation = full credit towards future reservation
Once reservation time has started / no contact / no show = no refund or credit
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Outside works can be brought in to be fired for $10 /shelf ($5 /half shelf), plus fees if your pieces damage our kiln or shelves. Please arrange directly with Pilar Swanson, Studio Manager, before bringing these works in. Once fired, you'll be contacted for payment.
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Reach out to Ceramics Studio Manager Pilar Swanson at ceramics@chehalemculturalcenter.org