Open Studio and Projects

 
 

We offer Open Studio and a variety of art projects for those who want to use our studio for a few hours of creative fun.   We have a variety of art media and projects to choose from - potter's wheel, handbuilding with clay, pottery painting, stepping-stones, canvas painting and more.  We offer Terra Cotta pots, Windchimes and Suncatchers.  You can even paint a birdhouse to put in your backyard! 

You pay your studio fee and the cost of your art project.  You have many choices!!  It’s fun, easy & a great way to relax!  Gather some friends and try this together- we think you’ll like it!

Check out:  Open Studio Walk-in Clay Play , Precious Prints Custom Mosaics Designs , Mini-lessons(Private lessons) , To-Go Clay!


Studio Fee

Child studio fee: $7 plus the price of the project
Adult studio fee: $9 plus the price of the project
(this is a one time fee, average time to complete is 1 to 2 hours)

Project Pricing  

Paint Your Own Pottery! from $4 to $35

Pick a piece, some paint, and a cozy spot to create!

Make a Bird House! $15

Decorate a wooden birdhouse with beads, buttons & paint!

Create a Terracotta Pot

Decorate your pot with beads, buttons & paint!
Small $5, Medium $10, Large $15

Design a Suncatcher! $12

Add glass pieces to your choice of suncatcher shape.
For $3 extra: add a beaded wire/pipe cleaner for hanging.

Stepping Stones $20

~ By Appointment Only ~
Press decorative pieces into your stepping stone to create one-of-a-kind garden art!

Windchimes $15

Select from a variety of pre-made glazed shapes.  Put it together with beads and pipe cleaners to create a beautiful masterpiece you can hang in your yard or house.


Walk-In Clay Play

Buy some clay, find a cozy spot, and create a project of your choice.

The Studio Fee for clay play is $18 per person for all ages plus the price of your clay. 

*The Studio Fee includes use of the studio and tools; advice from our trained staff; and two 1-hour studio visits (one to create and one to paint). You may keep up to 2 clay pieces for each quantity of clay. The two firings and glaze are included. Allow up to two weeks for drying and firing.

C L A Y

How much clay do you want to play with?

½ Pound: $2
1 Pound: $4
3 Pounds: $7
5 Pounds: $12
10 Pounds: $20
25 Pounds: $30


 

(Some precious photos!)  

 

Capture Your Child’s or Pet’s Prints in Clay!

Pricing

1 print plaque -  $35
2 prints plaque - $50
4 prints plaque - $70
Includes: “prepped & ready” plaque, two 1 hour studio visits
(1st Visit: to capture the prints ~ 2 nd Visit: to paint the fired piece).

*If you need additional time spent in studio, $7 per hour for children under 12, $9 per hour for 13 and up

Extras!

We can paint and/or add lettering to your plaque for you!

 Glazing

1 print: $15
2 prints: $25
4 prints: $35

 Lettering

Name & Date: $15
Name, Date & Weight: $25

*$5 discount on additional plaques made during same visit.

Precious Photos


 

Create a beautiful, custom tile board!

 

Perfect for silent auctions, teacher gifts
or as a family portrait!

Pricing is available upon request.


Mini-Lessons (Private Lessons)

All Mini-Lessons are done by appointment. Please call the studio if you are interested in scheduling a date/time. (408) 370-5002

Private handbuilding lesson

Choose one clay piece to create: plate, mug, bowl, animal bank, etc. The Private Lesson includes two visits; the first visit is for creating the project, and the second visit is for glazing your project (Allow two weeks for drying and firing). Included in the mini-lesson is the instruction, clay, glaze and the firing fees. Each visit is roughly an hour long.

Incudes: 3 lbs clay
1-st visit: 1-1/2 hours of instruction and creating
2-nd visit: 1 hour to glaze

1 person: $45
2 people:
$40 per person
3 or more people:
$35 per person

Each person can keep up to 2 pieces.  Any additional pieces are $3 each.
Any additional time is $10 per hour.

 

Private handbuilding with colored clay lesson

Incudes: 3 lbs clay
1 visit: 1-1/2 hours of instruction and creating
Each piece will be fired with a clear glossy glaze.

1 person: $30
2 people: $25 per person
3 or more people: $20 per person

Each person can keep up to 2 pieces.  Any additional pieces are $3 each.
Any additional time is $10 per hour.

 

Potter’s Wheel Mini-Lesson

Our private wheel lesson is a great way to explore clay and gain knowledge about different techniques. Includes instruction, two studio visits, glaze, and firing. The First visit is for throwing pots on the wheel and the second visit is for glazing. Allow up to two weeks for drying and firing. All of our private lessons are one on one and start at 10 yrs old.

Due to the nature of the potter's wheel the number of pieces will vary.

Includes:  5 lbs clay
1-st Visit: 2 hours of instruction and creating
2-nd visit: 1 hour to glaze

1 person : $85
2 people:  $75 per person
3 or more people: $65 per person

Additional time is $10 per hour

 


To-go Clay

On the go? Take some clay home!

Bring back your projects and we will fire it for you. Clay must be purchased from the Art Beat, no outside clay.

Clay Prices

½ Pound : $2
1 Pound:    $4
3 Pounds:  $7
5 Pounds:   $12
10 Pounds:  $20
25 Pounds: $30

*Firing Price: 5 cents per cubic inch per piece, per firing. We fire up to cone 5 (mid-fire).

*Glazing-If you would like to use the studio to glaze your pieces. $8 (an hour).

   
   

   

Open Studio Hours:

Monday thru Friday – 10:00am to 6:00 pm
Saturday – 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm


Our number: (408) 370-5002