Ceramics Open Studio
Create at your own pace in our community ceramics studio.
Choose the studio access option that works best for you. Whether you drop in occasionally, want flexible studio time, or are looking for full studio access, there's an option to fit your creative practice.
OCCASSIONAL ACCESS:
Available to any adult who’s taken a 6-week ceramics course.
COST: $20 / session
BEST FOR: Students taking classes who need additional time to finish projects, or artists who want occasional studio time to practice techniques learned in class.
ACCESS:
Sundays, 5:30-9:00pm
PAYMENT METHOD: Register online, or pay in cash or card upon arrival.
FLEXIBLE ACCESS: Punch Card
Purchase 10 studio sessions at a discount to use whenever you need them. Sessions never expire and may be used over multiple months.
COST: $170 / 10 sessions ($17 / session)
BEST FOR: Artists who use the studio regularly but want flexibility, with the option to spread their 10 sessions across multiple months.
ACCESS:
Sundays, 5:30-9:00pm
Mon-Fri, 9:30am-3:00pm
Weekday access is not available in June, July, or August. Sunday studio will be open year-round.
Please call before coming on weekdays as there may be occasional closures due to limited staff.
PAYMENT METHOD: Must purchase online (click button below).
PERK: Add a dedicated shelf for $20 / month
FULL ACCESS MEMBERSHIP:
Unlimited studio access during open studio hours for 30 days from date of purchase.
COST: $150 / 30 days
BEST FOR: Artists who have a dedicated studio practice and use the studio frequently.
ACCESS:
Sundays, 5:30-9:00pm
Mon-Fri, 9:30am-3:00pm
Full Access Membership is not available in June, July, or August. Sunday studio will be open year-round.
Please call before coming on weekdays as there may be occasional closures due to limited staff.
PAYMENT METHOD: Must purchase online (click button below).
PERKS:
Includes a dedicated shelf
May store clay at EAC
Before You Register:
SCHEDULE:
Sundays: 5:30-9:00pm (available to all Open Studio attendees)
Monday - Friday: 9:30am-3:00pm (available to Full Access Members or Punch Card holders only)
June-August: Weekday access is closed. Sunday evenings remains available year-round.
We recommend calling before coming to Open Studio on weekdays, as occasional closures may occur when staffing is limited.
SUMMER HOURS: Weekday Open Studio is not available during June, July, or August. Therefore, the last day to purchase a Full Access Membership will be May 1, 2027. Sunday Open Studio will remain available throughout the summer, and shelf rental will also be available.
SUPPLIES:
Clay: All students and Open Studio attendees must purchase clay from EAC. A 25 lb. bag of clay costs $25 and can be purchased in person or using the button below. Bagged clay must be taken home at the end of each day, unless you have a dedicated shelf (Punch Card and Full Access Members).
Glaze: All students and Open Studio attendees must use EAC glazes. Glaze fees are based on the weight of the bisque-ware and must be paid during Sunday Open Studio.
Cone 6 dipping glaze: $4.50 / lb. of bisque-ware
Stroke and Coat glaze: $6.00 / lb. of bisque-ware
Tools: Open Studio attendees may bring their own tools or use EAC’s tools. If using your own tools, please label them so they don’t accidentally get mixed up with ours.
CHILDREN ATTENDEES: Open Studio is intended for adults 18+. Children may attend Open Studio to finish a project or glaze work only when they missed an important class session that cannot be made up at another time.
Children under 16 must be supervised by a parent or caregiver at all times while attending Open Studio.
CLEANUP: Open Studio attendees are responsible for cleaning their workspace and returning tools and equipment to their proper locations before leaving.
STORAGE: Works in progress must be stored only in designated storage areas. Please do not leave work, tools, clay, or other materials in shared studio spaces. Bagged clay must be taken home at the end of each day, unless you have a dedicated shelf (Punch Card and Full Access Members).
Works in progress or bagged clay left on community Open Studio shelves will be discarded during the following studio clean-outs to keep the studio clean and available for everyone:
Last week of May
First week of September
Second week of January
Please move any work you want fired to the kiln room before these clean-out periods, or take it home with you.
Full Access Membership comes with a storage shelf for the duration of the membership; Punch Card users may also purchase a shelf for $20 monthly as available. Click below to purchase a shelf.
SUPPLIES: All Open Studio students must purchase clay from EAC. Clay is $25 per 25 lb. bag. Glaze and firing fees are charged separately.
PREREQUISITE: At least one 6-week ceramics classes at the EAC, or the equivalent at a different institution, or approval of the Ceramics Studio Technician.
ABOUT: Open Studio is a time for students and artists to work independently on self-guided projects and practice techniques they have learned in class. Instructor guidance is not available during Open Studio, so participants should be comfortable working independently and using the studio equipment safely.
FIRING: Please plan ahead - fired work typically has a 2–4 week turnaround. We cannot guarantee that work will be fired by a requested date, but you may complete a Firing Form (on the large cart in the kiln room) with your requested deadline and place it with your work on the cart.
When work is ready for firing:
Greenware should be placed on the large cart in the kiln room.
Glazed bisque-ware should be placed on the large cart in the kiln room.
Students will not receive an email when ceramic work has been fired. Please come to the studio or call to check on the status of your work.
At this time, firing services are available only to current EAC students and Open Studio attendees.