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Guided Open Studio : a la carte / Sept 19 th+ Oct 3rd

$140.00

Two studio sessions, with a week in between.
First we create. Then your work rests, dries + fires. Then you return to glaze.

Week 1: Make · Week 2: Firing break · Week 3: Glaze

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.

✿ 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.

Max class size: 6

Two studio sessions, with a week in between.
First we create. Then your work rests, dries + fires. Then you return to glaze.

Week 1: Make · Week 2: Firing break · Week 3: Glaze

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.

✿ 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.

Max class size: 6

Dates of Open Studio:

September 19th, studio opens @11am

Mandatory Orientation @11:15am: tour of space + safety + clean up

September 26th, no class while your pieces dry and are bisque fired

Oct 3rd, studio opens @11am : 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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