Our beautiful pottery studio has been extensively remodeled to meet current COVID-19 social distancing and other requirements. Detailed signs are posted throughout with appropriate COVID-19 procedures and guidelines which all members are required to follow. Take a virtual tour of the studio here or contact us to schedule a safe visit in person.

A Beautiful & Convenient Location

  • Ample Off-Street Parking is Available
  • 15 Minutes from Downtown San Jose
  • Beautiful, Non-Industrial Space provides an inspiring setting for artists and students
  • Benefit from the tried-and-true method of making pottery we've been sharing for over 50 years

Indoor Pottery Wheels

  • 9 Indoor Wheels among two rooms, spread out safely all at least 6 feet apart
  • Red Walkways are marked to ensure that those walking through maintain 6 feet of distance from others
  • Indoor Wedging Table has enough space for up to two potters to wedge while keeping their distance.
  • Sanitizing Spray accompanies every wheel and a quick spray after cleanup ensures a clean and virus-free environment for the next artist.
  • New COVID-Safe Double-Clay Sink System

Outdoor Pottery Wheels

  • 5 Wheels including one standing wheel are available for throwing outside, with an accompanying wedging table and clay.
  • Sanitizing Spray accompanies every wheel and a quick spray after cleanup ensures a clean and virus-free environment for the next artist.
  • A great option for those preferring to take added precautions due to COVID-19 or who just want to enjoy throwing in the great outdoors.

New, State of the Art Handbuilding Space

  • Ample Space for up to 4 Artists to work on their hand-built creations while maintaining more than enough social distance.
  • Two Slab Rollers - one horizontal and one vertical are available as well as an Extruder.
  • A wide variety of available tools include molds, rolling pins, cookie cutters, textures, colored slips, and more.

Glazing Room

  • Choose from twenty-five Cone 10 Glazes and refer to the vast wall array demonstrating how any combination of two overlapped glazes will interact.
  • A variety of under-glazes, stains, and Cone 5/6 options are also available.
  • A Spray Booth (located outside) is available.

High Fire Gas and Low Fire Electric Kilns

  • Three Large Gas Kilns are regularly fired to Cone 10. They are each approximately 40 cubic feet.
  • Two Electric Kilns are periodically fired to Cone 5/6, depending on demand.
  • Bisque and Glaze Kilns are loaded, unloaded, fired, and maintained by well-trained, experienced staff.
  • Unlimited firings are included in the membership cost.