Facilities

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.