Open Studio

NOTE: YOU MUST ATTEND OPEN STUDIO ORIENTATION PRIOR TO SIGNING UP FOR AN OPEN STUDIO TIME. Email gin@createstatesville.com to sign up!!

To be eligible for open studio, you have:

completed at least 2 full 6- week classes at Create, another teaching studio or compensatory experience.
demonstrated your ability to work independently in your area of clay (wheel or hand building)
agreed to follow the policies and procedures at Create Pottery Studio as listed in the handbooks as well as additional information posted in the studio and sign the Studio Agreement and Waiver.
Attended an Open Studio Orientation.

There are now 2 different open studio opportunities: Makers and Members

Everyone begins as a Maker and is invited to sign up for open studio during regular weekly hours, currently, Monday 6-8:30 and Wednesdays from 9-12 and 2-5.

There are a limited number of Member spots that will be offered to open studio Makers.

Members are Makers who:

have demonstrated their ability to work independently.
have taken a personal interest in the well-being of the studio.
want to expand their time in the studio.
are happy to help others during set open studio times.
are comfortable with opening/closing and supervisory responsibilities.

Members will complete a set number of volunteer hours in the studio in return for expanded access to the studio. Currently Members' Studio is available Mondays 8am-6pm, Friday 8am-8pm and Sundays 12-8pm.

The hourly and firing fees are the same for makers and members.

An hourly rate is charged to use the studio space and equipment, tools, supplies, etc.

Once a piece is completed and ready for bisque firing, a firing fee is charged based on it's largest dimension. This fee covers both bisque and glaze firing and use of studio glazes.

If you are interested in attending Open Studio, please contact the studio to discuss your clay experience and set up Open Studio Orientation. Online registration is available only after orientation.

Classes and Workshops