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CLAY STUDIO

Welcome to Art Center Clay Studio, your dedicated workspace for the ceramics medium! Established with a passion for clay and a commitment to fostering creativity, our studio provides a nurturing environment where artists of all levels can explore, learn, and create.

Whether you're a seasoned ceramicist or a beginner eager to learn, The Clay Studio offers a variety of classes and workshops to suit your interests and skill level. Looking to make The Clay Studio your artistic home? Explore our membership options and enjoy access to our facilities, discounts on classes and workshops, and exclusive members-only events.

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Membership:

Joining our vibrant clay studio community with a membership not only provides exclusive access to our clay facilities but also extends the benefits of our Art Center Individual membership. 

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For general questions about membership and benefits, please contact us at [email protected]. We're here to help and look forward to hearing from you!

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If you are new to Clay, to join the Art Center Clay Studio, you'll first sign up for our 3-week Intro to Clay and attend. Upon completion of Intro to Clay, you'll be approved by the Clay Studio Tech and eligible for a Clay Membership!​​

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For experienced potters, you will need to submit a portfolio with at least 5 works to [email protected] and you will need to attend a single-session Studio Orientation. 

 

All Members will need to read and abide by the Art Center of Corpus Christi's Code of Conduct and Clay Studio Etiquette.

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about the studio:

 

ACCESS: The Clay Studio is open and available for members during the Art Center of Corpus Christi's operating hours with some exceptions.

 

Normal Clay Studio hours: Closed Mon, Tues-Fri 8am–7pm, Wed 8am–8pm, Saturday 8am–4pm & Sun 11am–2pm​

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  • studio sessions are for 3-4 hours at a time

  • member can only sign up for 1 session per day

  • Additional studio time opportunities may open up outside of normal hours when a designated key holder will be working on site.

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STORAGE: Members will be assigned a clay storage cubbies and have access to the various works in progress shelves within the studio. 

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MATERIALS: Only clay that has been purchased through the Art Center will be fired in the studio kilns. Glazes are provided to studio members; studio glazes are formulated for dipping. Commercial glazes purchased outside of the studio must be approved and fall within these parameters:​

  • Midrange: Cone 5-7

  • High fire: Cone 9-10

Ask if you are unsure about temperatures.

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FIRINGS: Our studio offers bisque firings at minimum once a week, and glaze firings usually once a week, the studio also offers Raku if you are interested in partaking or just watching. As we are a community studio, all glazing rules must be followed without exception!

 

WHEEL ROOM: We provide seven high-quality pottery wheels, bats, and studio tools for throwing.

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HAND-BUILDING ROOM: For those who prefer hand-building techniques, our dedicated hand-building room offers a tranquil space to sculpt, mold, and experiment with clay. Utilize studio slump molds and textured tools. 

 

available equipment:

Large Gas kiln: fires at mid-range

1 Electric kiln: fires at cone 10

7 electric wheels

Slab Roller

Extruder

Variety of Glazes

For general questions about membership and benefits, please contact us at [email protected].

We're here to help and look forward to hearing from you!

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