A studio for wheel throwing, hand-building, kiln firing, glazing and community learning.
Located inside the Chehalem Cultural Center.
Sign up for your open studio session
Open studio is for currently enrolled students and those who have taken classes within the last 2 years. Reach out to the Ceramic Studio Manager, Pilar Swanson, if you have any questions at ceramics@chehalemculturalcenter.org Studio users Ages 11-15 may use open studio with the supervision and guidance of a guardian - contact our Studio Manager to discuss further. **Studio Discount Codes linked to Winter One 2026 Classes will be sent out prior to classes by email.
Fall Two Class codes will work through January 18th.
For open studio cancellations, contact us at CeramicStudioScheduling@chehalemculturalcenter.org
Where do I purchase clay and supplies?
You can purchase clay and tool kits at the front desk during our standard open hours: Tuesday through Saturday 9am-6pm. Clay prices have been adjusted as below as of May 24, 2024:
Stoneware (Studio Clay $19)
BC 10
DRSM
Dakota White
Porcelain (Porcelain $22)
Mac-10
Kleiber
We are also adding Pugged Clay as an option to buy for $12 per bag.
When can I expect to pick up my work?
Our studio works hard to get your pieces back to you in a timely manner! Generally this timeline is approximately 10 days from when you place your work on the “To Be Fired” shelf. Please note that the classwork of currently enrolled students takes priority. If your piece is not ready by the 10 day mark or you have specific questions, please reach out to Ceramic Studio Manager Pilar Swanson at ceramics@chehalemculturalcenter.org
OPEN STUDIO HOURS
Open studio hours are subject to change due to programming. Find the most up-to-date information via our sign-up form here. The cost for using the ceramic studio increased to $12/hour in 2025 due to increasing expenses for the Ceramics Studio and is included in class pricing for those currently enrolled in adult ceramics classes.
No studio hours Friday January 16th, 2-6pm due to a private rental. No studio hours 1pm-5pm on Saturday January 24th due to a private rental. Limited hours March 13th & 14th due to the Newgrass Festival- check the schedule!
We will always work to expand hours once classes conclude or opportunities arise.
STUDIO HOURS - January 14th-March 15th
Sundays: Noon-3pm
Mondays & Tuesdays: No Studio Hours
Wednesdays: 1pm-3pm
Thursdays: 1pm-3pm
Fridays: 9am-6pm
Saturdays 9am-6pm *No hours on 1/24 1pm-5pm due to private rental
Hours typically end 1 hour prior to the start of the class to give our instructors time to set up and prepare. * Please do not enter the studio until your hour starts.
Please note we do not allow adult studio users to enter during our Youth & Teen Ceramic Classes. The studio is closed at those times for the safety of our students.
Have more studio questions?
Email Pilar our Ceramics Studio Manager at ceramics@chehalemculturalcenter.org
