8-Week Independent Study

Independent Study is designed to give individuals instruction-free studio access to practice their skills and freely create to their hearts content.

Who Can Participate

Independent Study is designed for adults and responsible teens aged 13-17 who know how to safely and independently use studio equipment. Children aged 9-12 may enroll as long as an adult guardian enrolls and accompanies the child to each Open Studio.

What's Included

• Designated shelf space
• Unlimited Open Studio access
• Access to studio equipment, tools & aprons
• 10% discount on pottery purchased from the studio gallery

Extras

• Clay and advanced level tools can be purchased at the studio

• Pieces can be bisque and glaze fired at a rate of $1 per pound per piece (rounded up to the nearest pound)

• Glaze usage will be billed by the ounce. Pricing varies based on glaze used. See pricing list in studio for more information. 

Open Studio

Open Studio will be offered during the following times. Out of respect to other potters seeking studio time, we ask that you book no more than one three-hour time slot per day. If there is space after your time slot, you are welcome to stay longer. 

• Mondays 9:00-4:00 pm
  • Dates: 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25
  • Not available on 12/2
• Tuesdays 12:00-5:00 pm 
  • Dates: 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26
  • Not available on 12/3 
• Wednesdays 12:00-4:00 pm  
  • Dates: 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/4
• Thursdays 1:00-8:00 pm
  • Dates: 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5
  • Not available on 11/28.
  • 12/5 will only be available from 4:00-8:00 pm
• Saturdays 
  • 10/26 1:00-4:00 pm
  • 11/2 1:00-4:00 pm 
  • 11/9 10:00-1:00 pm 
  • 11/23 12:00-3:00 pm
• Sundays 1:00-4:00 pm
  • Dates: 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8

An email will be sent out to program participants on Sunday October 13th with a discount code to receive 100% off Open Studio registration. 

Guest Policy

Please do not bring guests to the studio without prior approval from Jacqueline first. 

Open Studio Cancellation/No Show Fee

A $5 fee will be issued for cancelling a booked Open Studio time-slot less than 24 hours in advance. Please only book Open Studio once you are confident you'll be able to attend. 

Private Lessons

Private Lessons can be booked with Jacqueline or Sharon during Open Studio at a rate of $5 per 5 minutes of instruction time depending on instructor availability. Advanced notice is preferred but not required. 

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations made 8 days or more in advance will be fully refunded. Cancellations made 7 days or less prior to the session start date are non-refundable. 

Preferred Payment Methods

Preferred payment methods are cash and zelle. To pay using either of these methods, please select "COD or Cash on Delivery" as your payment method. Payment must be received within 7 days of registration or your registration will be cancelled and your spot will be opened up to someone else. Cash payments can be dropped off at the studio during any Open Studio time listed on the website. An email will be sent within 48 hours of registration with zelle information if that is your preference. 

We also accept credit and debit card.

Any card payments made at the studio will be subject to a 3.5% service fee.