Guided Open Studio : a la carte / Oct 14th + Oct 28th

from $100.00

Two studio sessions, with a week in between.
October 14th, 6pm–8:30pm + October 28th, 6pm–8:30pm
Week 1: Make · Week 2: Firing break · Week 3: Glaze
First we create. Then your work rests, dries + fires. Then you return to glaze.

$100–140 · clay, glaze + all firings included · max 6 students

No prior clay experience is necessary.

Guided Open Studio a la carte is a low-pressure space to explore clay with support. Rather than committing to a longer class, each session follows your work through one simple cycle: make, pause, glaze.

During your first 3-hour studio session, you’ll have time to settle in, experiment, and build at your own pace. Bring something you’ve been wanting to make, a reference you’re curious about, or start from scratch. We’ll meet you where you are with demonstrations, technical guidance, problem-solving, and one-on-one support as you need it.

Then we take a week off while your work dries and is bisque fired.

You’ll return to glaze your own pieces and spend time learning how color, surface, and finish become part of the making process.

No prior clay experience is necessary. There’s no prescribed project and no pressure to arrive knowing exactly what you want to make. This is a place to follow an idea, try something unfamiliar, or simply spend a few hours making with your hands.

✿ Instructor available for technical guidance throughout each session.

✿ 3lbs of clay, shared tools included

✿ Bisque + glaze firing included. (Large scale firing available for additional cost.)

✿ All pieces can be expected to be ready for pick up within 4 wks.

Seeker $100 · Standard $120 · Supporter $140
All tiers receive the same studio experience. Choose the price that best fits your circumstances.

price:

Two studio sessions, with a week in between.
October 14th, 6pm–8:30pm + October 28th, 6pm–8:30pm
Week 1: Make · Week 2: Firing break · Week 3: Glaze
First we create. Then your work rests, dries + fires. Then you return to glaze.

$100–140 · clay, glaze + all firings included · max 6 students

No prior clay experience is necessary.

Guided Open Studio a la carte is a low-pressure space to explore clay with support. Rather than committing to a longer class, each session follows your work through one simple cycle: make, pause, glaze.

During your first 3-hour studio session, you’ll have time to settle in, experiment, and build at your own pace. Bring something you’ve been wanting to make, a reference you’re curious about, or start from scratch. We’ll meet you where you are with demonstrations, technical guidance, problem-solving, and one-on-one support as you need it.

Then we take a week off while your work dries and is bisque fired.

You’ll return to glaze your own pieces and spend time learning how color, surface, and finish become part of the making process.

No prior clay experience is necessary. There’s no prescribed project and no pressure to arrive knowing exactly what you want to make. This is a place to follow an idea, try something unfamiliar, or simply spend a few hours making with your hands.

✿ Instructor available for technical guidance throughout each session.

✿ 3lbs of clay, shared tools included

✿ Bisque + glaze firing included. (Large scale firing available for additional cost.)

✿ All pieces can be expected to be ready for pick up within 4 wks.

Seeker $100 · Standard $120 · Supporter $140
All tiers receive the same studio experience. Choose the price that best fits your circumstances.

 

Dates of Open Studio:

Oct 14th, Orientation @6:15pm : tour of space + safety + clean up

remainder of class is supported creating.

Oct 21st, no class while your pieces dry and are bisque fired

Oct 28th, glazing day

All glazed work can be expected for pick-up in 4-5weeks after glazing.

Whats included:
• 3 lbs of clay included (additional clay available for purchase)
• Curated selection of glazes
• Bisque + glaze firings included
• Basic hand-building tools + shared studio materials
• Dedicated shelf for your work
• Calm, intentionally held studio environment

What’s not included:
• Clean-up of your personal tools or workspace
• Large-scale firings (projects over 8” x 10”)
• Wheel use — this is a hand-building focused studio


Additional Terms

WORKSHOP PREPARATION: Please wear clothing that is comfortable to create in. Clay gets wet, dusty and muddy. Your hand will be your main tools. All students are welcome to bring an apron and note taking devices.

LATECOMERS: We are not able to provide refunds or makeup classes. 

CANCELLATION POLICY: With purchase of a class or workshop ticket, you understand this fee is non-refundable. If the workshop is canceled for any reason, you will receive a full refund, returned via your original payment method. Our team will contact you by phone and/or email with any updates regarding class cancellations.

QUESTIONS: Do you have questions regarding the course curriculum? Please email us.

LOCATION: ma-pa 6101 W Addison St. Chicago IL, 60634 - there is ample free parking surrounding us and a CTA bus stop right in front of the shop.

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