Open Studio

Whether you're looking to paint a ceramic piece or spend the day working with clay, Open Studio is designed for creating at your own pace. Choose from Paint a Piece, Self-Guided Handbuilding, or Guided Handbuilding, then settle into the studio and create.

Paint a Piece: Choose a ceramic piece from our shelves, paint it with our curated underglaze colors, and we'll glaze and kiln-fire it for you. Pieces are priced individually and include studio time, glazing, and firing.

Clay Handbuilding: Book a 2-hour session or a full-day pass and choose between a self-guided or guided experience. Guided sessions include a 30-minute handbuilding demonstration before independent studio time. All clay handbuilding sessions include clay, use of studio tools and equipment, glazing, and firing.

Hours

Tuesday–Thursday | 10 AM–4 PM
By appointment only.

Friday & Saturday | 10 AM–4 PM
Walk-ins welcome for Paint a Piece and Clay Handbuilding, though appointment is encouraged to guarantee availability.

Pricing

Paint a Piece | $20-$100 per piece
Includes: studio time, painting, all tools, glazing, and firing.

Self Guided Hand Building (2 Hours) | $48
Includes: 2 hour session, 3 lbs of clay, use of all studio tools and equipment, access to our studio glazes, bisque firing, glaze firing, and your finished ceramic piece(s).

Self Guided Hand Building (Day Pass) | $80
Includes: Full-day studio access (10 AM–4 PM), 6 lbs of clay, use of all studio tools and equipment, access to our studio glazes, bisque firing, glaze firing, and your finished ceramic piece(s).

Guided Hand Building (3 Hours) | $95
Includes: A 30-minute beginner handbuilding demo, 2.5 hours of guided studio time, 4 lbs of clay, use of all studio tools and equipment, access to our studio glazes, bisque firing, glaze firing, and your finished ceramic piece(s).

FAQs

Open Studio is self-guided studio time. You’ll have access to our tools, slab roller, and molds, with the freedom to create at your own pace. This is not a class—no demos or teaching are provided.
It’s best for those with some prior clay experience or anyone who feels comfortable experimenting on their own.
– Access to the studio from 10am–5pm
– Use of hand-building tables, slab roller, tools, and molds
– Firing for up to 12 lbs of work (additional items may be fired at $1/lb)
– Clay ($12 for 12 lbs or $25 for 25 lbs, available in studio)
– Underglaze access ($15, all colors)
– Instruction or teaching
You may cancel or reschedule up to 24 hours before your booked slot. Within 24 hours, bookings are final and non-refundable.
Yes! We welcome groups of up to 4 people during Open Studio. If you’re looking to book for more than 4, please reach out to us about private rentals or workshops.
Yes—we encourage it! Make a day of it in Virgil Village. Enjoy coffee at our neighbors Good Friend, have lunch at Sqirl, and end the day with cider at Alma’s before heading back to the studio to finish your work.
As many as you’d like during your session. Your booking includes firing for up to 12 lbs of clay. Additional work can be fired at $1 per lb.
All purchased clay is yours to keep. If you don’t use it all during your session, you’re welcome to take it home.
At this time, we only offer hand-building equipment (no throwing wheels).
Staff are available to answer questions about tools, firing, and logistics. However, we cannot provide instruction, demos, or hands-on guidance during Open Studio.
Our team will bisque + glaze your pieces in one of our studio glazes. Finished work is typically ready for pickup in 3–4 weeks. Please collect within 30 days of notification.
You’re welcome anytime between 10am–5pm, but we recommend giving yourself at least 3 hours to make the most of your session.