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. *Our Studio Manager Pilar is currently out on maternity leave until late March 2025- our Interim Manager Courtney Maulding is monitoring the email and all studio business.
**Studio Discount Codes linked to 2025 Classes were sent out via email on January 9th, 2025.
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 have been adjusted as below as of May 24, 2024:
Stoneware (Studio Clay $19)
BC 10
DRSM
Dakota White
Porcelain (Porcelain $22)
Mac-10
Kleiber
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 increasing to $12/hour for 2025 due to increasing expenses for the Ceramics Studio and is included in class pricing for those currently enrolled in adult ceramics classes. Hours below valid January 21st-March 16th, 2025. **Studio Discount Codes linked to 2025 Classes were sent out via email on January 9th, 2025. Sunday hours will only be available through February 23rd.
STUDIO HOURS - January-March 2025
Tuesday: No hours due to class schedule
Wednesday: 1pm-3pm
Thursday: 9am to 3pm
Friday: 9am to 3pm
Saturday: 9am to 5pm
Sunday: 9am-Noon — only available through February 23rd. **Access only by back door of Ceramics Studio
Hours typically end 1 hour prior to the start of the class to give our instructors time to set up and prepare. * Please do not enter the studio until your hour starts.
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
*Our Studio Manager Pilar is currently out on maternity leave until late March 2025- our Interim Manager Courtney Maulding is monitoring the email and all studio business.
