A studio for wheel throwing, hand-building, kiln firing, glazing and community learning.
Located inside the Chehalem Cultural Center.
Sign up for your open studio session
Open studio is for currently enrolled students and those who have taken classes within the last 2 years. Reach out to the Ceramic Studio Manager, Pilar Swanson, if you have any questions at ceramics@chehalemculturalcenter.org Studio users Ages 11-15 may use open studio with the supervision and guidance of a guardian - contact our Studio Manager to discuss further.
New for 2024: Glaze Workshops!
New for 2024: Ceramics Studio Manager Pilar is now offering free 1-hour Glaze Workshops for all current and new studio users/students, Sundays 4-5PM —
Choose one date from the following: January 28th, February 11th, March 10th and March 31st. More coming for April and May.
For open studio cancellations, contact us at CeramicStudioScheduling@chehalemculturalcenter.org
Where do I purchase clay and supplies?
You can purchase clay and tool kits at the front desk during our standard open hours: Tuesday through Saturday 9am-6pm. Clay prices will be increasing in January 2024:
Porcelain- $22 per bag
Studio Clay- $19 per bag
We are also adding Pugged Clay as an option to buy for $12 per bag.
When can I expect to pick up my work?
Our studio works hard to get your pieces back to you in a timely manner! Generally this timeline is approximately 10 days from when you place your work on the “To Be Fired” shelf. Please note that the classwork of currently enrolled students takes priority. If your piece is not ready by the 10 day mark or you have specific questions, please reach out to Ceramic Studio Manager Pilar Swanson at ceramics@chehalemculturalcenter.org
OPEN STUDIO HOURS
Open studio hours are subject to change due to programming. Find the most up-to-date information via our sign-up form here. The cost for using the ceramic studio is $10/hour and is included in class pricing for those currently enrolled in adult ceramics classes. Hours below valid for March 12th-May 12th, 2024.
PLEASE NOTE: The Ceramics Studio will not have hours on March 14th due to an onsite Ceramics Rental, April 7th due to an Oregon Potters Association event (register here). We have added afternoon hours on March 26th and 27th after our Spring Break Camp Teen Ceramics Studio. There are no Studio Hours on Sunday May 12th.
Due to construction the glazing studio will be closed March 28th & March 29th and reopen on Saturday, March 30th. The Ceramics Studio will still be open and available.
We are adding in Sunday hours (see below)- on those days- parking may be limited due to ongoing Sunday rentals at the CCC and you must enter through the Ceramics Studio back door only. Staff will be onsite to assist.
Please note: there will be construction to complete the Performing Arts Wing at the CCC in 2024- there may be dates when the entire building needs to close. If this needs to happen we will alert you ASAP and issue full refunds or credit for any lost studio time- but you can follow along with the important updates here.
STUDIO HOURS
Sunday: 9am-3pm **Must enter Back Door of Studio only
Tuesday: Noon- 3pm *Please allow the 9am-Noon class to finish before entering
Wednesday: 9am to 11am
Thursday: 1pm-3pm
Friday: 9am to 5pm
Saturday: 9am-2pm (Two new Saturday classes being added- check out here)
*Hours typically end 1 hour prior to the start of the class to give our instructors time to set up and prepare.
Please note we do not allow adult studio users to enter during our Youth & Teen Ceramic Classes. The studio is closed at those times for the safety of our students.
Have more studio questions?
Email Pilar our Ceramics Studio Manager at ceramics@chehalemculturalcenter.org
