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 Spring Two Classes were sent out by email before classes start.
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.
PLEASE NOTE on March 31st, 2026- We will be increasing clay prices
Studio Clay will increase to $20 & Porcelain will increase to $24
Transitioning to Cone 6 Clays late February 2026
Clay prices as of May 24, 2024 (increase coming on March 31st, 2026)
Stoneware (Studio Clay $19)
BC 10 (Out of stock)
DRSM
Dakota White
Porcelain (Porcelain $22)
Mac-10
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.
The studio will have adjusted hours on Wednesday March 25th only 2pm-5pm due to Spring Break Teen Ceramics Studio. We are expanding the Sunday hours on March 29th and April 12th until 8pm.
No studio hours on Saturday April 11th due to the Camellia Festival. No hours on Wednesday May 6th due to private rental.
We will always work to expand hours once classes conclude or opportunities arise.
STUDIO HOURS - March 16th-May 11th
Sundays: Noon-3pm *See expanded hours on 3/29 and 4/12 only
Mondays: No Studio Hours
Tuesdays: No Studio Hours
Wednesdays: Noon-3pm *See special hours on 3/25 only (2pm-5pm)
Thursdays: 9am-5pm
Fridays: 9am-5pm
Saturdays 9am-5pm
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
