open studio: clay

instructed by amy smoot

Open studio is the opportunity for people to utilize our materials and equipment to work on personal projects in our clay studio. Think of it like an independent study in clay! Students will pay a fee of $40 that includes use of the studio for 3 hours, 4 pounds of clay, glazes and kiln firings. The Clay Studio Manager will be present to answer questions and can help with simple projects. Additional clay can be purchased for $10 per pound before or during open studio hours. Hand-building equipment available includes a slab roller, clay extruder, molds, a variety of texture tools and stamps, and more.

If you have a specific project in mind come with sketches or printouts! If you are looking to use our pottery wheels, you MUST have prior experience using that equipment and comfortable working independently. Wheels are limited month to month depending on Open Studio: Clay Monthly Membership enrollment. Tickets will indicate if wheel spots are not available. This workshop is non-refundable after the registration deadline passes.

Wheel spaces limited to 6, hand building  spaces are limited to 8. Registration ends the day before class at 5pm. 1-on-1 instruction not guaranteed.  

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Thursdays 5-8pm  *Starting January 2026*

​​​​Saturdays 10-1pm

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Looking to glaze your work made in Open Studio: Clay?  You can come to a future Open Studio to glaze your work without registering as space allows. Work is typically bisque fired and ready to glaze within two weeks of creation.

let's learn together

Age Range:  All ages* 

Dates: 

Thursdays starting in January 5-8pm

Saturdays  10-1pm 

Location: Kentuck's Clay Studio 

Tuition: $40; All supplies included

Secure your spot in the class today!

*Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited to 8 attendees for hand-building, 6 attendees at the wheel.  Full instruction not guaranteed. There is no minimum for this class. This workshop is non-refundable after the registration deadline passes.

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Please email Amy Smoot at asmoot@kentuck.org with any questions. 

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Kentuck workshops are non-refundable after the registration closes. If you would like to cancel before the deadline passes, please email asmoot@kentuck.org or call 205-758-1257. If the class does not meet the minimum by the registration deadline & the workshop is cancelled, participants will be refunded their registration fees.