The Tucson Clay Co-op is now offering indoor & outdoor wheel throwing and hand building for adults. We are also offering "Play With Clay" (listed under adult classes, kids, & family)
COVID PROTOCAL: All students at the Tucson Clay Co-op are required to show proof of full vaccination prior to your first class. If vaccines are not an option for you, you may attend our outdoor classes: You must present negative COVID test from the last 72 hours prior to each outdoor class you attend. Both indoor and outdoor students are required to wear MASKS.
FINANCIAL AID: Work-study positions available (trade 3 hrs per week studio work for classes). Call or email for more information Maxine 917 705 3803
FULL SCHOLARSHIPS for kids and family "Play with Clay" through CAUSE as well as kids and family classes.
Students must buy their clay from us - no outside clay.
Both indoor and outdoor students have the opportunity to purchase practice hours . - Monday, Wednesday Saturday and Sunday Noon to 3pm - $40 for 8 weeks. That's 96 hours of practice time for $40.
CANCELLATIONS will be refunded before the first day of class. There will be no refunds after the class has started. If a class is filled or you are unable to enroll on line please email tucsonclaycoop@yahoo.com
The 2022 indoor classes begin the week of Sept. 6 are listed below.
Independent Studies for Glazing
$55 monthly. If you buy the clay from us, this includes bisque and glaze firing and opportunity to glaze at our studio You are assigned your own shelf. With full vaccination you may glaze indoors, If you are unvaccinated, you must present a negative COVID from the last 72 hours prior to each of your outdoor glazing sessions. Another option is that you pay by the pound, buy glazes from us, and glaze at home.
Outside Wheel Throwing and Hand Building
with free outdoor practice hours: M W S S Noon to 3pm
Our wheels & tables are located over 6 feet apart. You will be required to wear a mask, sign a contract & show proof of full vaccination before your first class.
This opportunity is available to 50 people on a first come first serve basis.
The teacher will be available to answer questions, give guidance & do demonstrations. Usually first class is hand building, second class is a wheel lesson and third class etc are individualized.
FYI Evenings and weekends fill the fastest.
Outside Wheel Throwing and Hand Building - Monday 9 AM - Noon
Monday 9am to Noon
8 weeks beginning Sept. 12
Our wheels & tables are located over 6 feet apart. You will be required to wear a mask, sign a contract & show proof of full vaccination before your first class.
Outside Wheel Throwing and Hand Building - Monday 7-9 AM
Monday 7am to 9am
8 weeks beginning Sept. 12
Our wheels & tables are located over 6 feet apart. You will be required to wear a mask, sign a contract & show proof of full vaccination before your first class.
Outside Wheel Throwing and Hand Building - Monday 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Monday 6:30pm - 8:30 pm
8 weeks beginning Sept. 12
Our wheels & tables are located over 6 feet apart. You will be required to wear a mask, sign a contract & show proof of full vaccination before your first class.
Outside Wheel Throwing and Hand Building - Tuesday 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Tuesday 6:30pm - 8:30 pm
8 weeks beginning Sept. 6th
Our wheels & tables are located over 6 feet apart. You will be required to wear a mask, sign a contract & show proof of full vaccination before your first class.
Outside Wheel Throwing and Hand Building - Thursday 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Thursday 6:30 - 8:30 pm
8 weeks beginning Sept. 8
Our wheels & tables are located over 6 feet apart. You will be required to wear a mask, sign a contract & show proof of full vaccination before your first class.
Outside Wheel Throwing and Hand Building - Saturday 7:00 - 9:00 am
Saturday 7am - 9am
8 weeks beginning Sept. 10
Our wheels & tables are located over 6 feet apart. You will be required to wear a mask, sign a contract & show proof of full vaccination before your first class.
Outside Wheel Throwing and Hand Building - Saturday 9am - Noon
Saturday 9am - Noon
8 weeks beginning Sept. 10
Our wheels & tables are located over 6 feet apart. You will be required to wear a mask, sign a contract & show proof of full vaccination before your first class.
Play with Clay
We have set up this space especially for couples, for visiting potters & tourists.
Proof of full vaccination or a negative test is required prior to your "play with clay" session.
It is an opportunity to play with clay under a canopy in our front yard or on our clay mobile for 3 hours including clean up time. There is 2 potters wheels, 1 tables, a bag of clay, aprons and tools.
Once you sign up, you will be sent a video of Maxine's beginner
wheel lesson by email.
Price is for maximum of 3 people, if you need more (maximum 6) it is $25 additional
per person.
$50 for 3 hours with no instructor present
$100 with one hour of instruction (usually during your first hour) Pay $50 two times.
Before paying, email tucsonclaycoop@yahoo.com to schedule a time & place that
works for everyone
Suggested hours, 7 days a week, 10am to 1 pm 1 to 4pm or 5 to 8pm
Cost of firing: It is not necessary to save your work, but if you want
small pieces can be fired and glazed (color of your choice) for $5 (up to 5X5X5 inches)
more for larger work.
Inside Classes (vaccinations required)
We are asking that all indoor students to text
(917 705 3803) copies of the card prior to their first class.
Masks also required.
You can ask to be put on a waiting list if the class you need is full.
Creative Clay - Beginner Wheel & Hand Building, Monday 10am - noon
with Pancho Gonzales
7 weeks beginning September 12
Creative Clay - Beginner Wheel & Hand Building, Mon. 6-8pm
with Keita Tsutsumi
7 weeks beginning September 12
Creative Clay - All Level Wheel & Handbuilding Mon. 8-10pm
with Keita Tsutsumi
7 weeks beginning September 12
Creative Clay - Beginner Wheel & Hand Building Tues. 6-8pm
with Eva Stoneburner
8 weeks beginning September 6
Mosaics with Paul Waldron Tuesday 6:30 - 8:30 pm
with Paul Waldron
8 weeks beginning November 1
Creative Clay - Beginner Wheel & Hand Building Tuesday 8:00-10:00 pm
with Eva Stoneburner
8 weeks beginning September 6
Creative Clay - All Level Wheel & Hand Building, Wed. 10am-Noon
with Jaren Stroback
8 weeks beginning September 7
Creative Clay - Intermediate Wheel & Hand Building, Wednesday 6-8pm
with Jaren Stroback
8 weeks beginning September 7
Creative Clay - Intermediate Wheel and Hand Building Wednesday 8-10pm
with Jaren Stroback
8 weeks beginning September 7
Creative Clay - Beginner Wheel & Hand Building Thurs. 6-8pm
with Jaren Stroback
8 weeks beginning September 8
Creative Clay - Beginner Wheel and Hand Building Thurs. 8-10pm
with Jaren Stroback
8 weeks beginning September 8
Creative Clay - All Level Wheel & Hand Building, Fri. 1 pm til 3pm
with Eva Stoneburner
8 weeks beginning September 9
Creative Clay - Beginner Wheel & Hand Building, Fri. 4-6 pm
with Keita Tsutsumi
8 weeks beginning September 9
Creative Clay - Beginner Wheel & Hand Building, Fri. 6-8pm
with Keita Tsutsumi
8 weeks beginning September 9
Creative Clay - Beginner Wheel & Hand Building, Sat. 8-10 am
with Ariella Peskin-Owens
8 weeks beginning September 10
Creative Clay - All Level Wheel & Hand Building, Sat. 10am - Noon
with Jaren Stroback
8 weeks beginning September 10
Creative Clay - All Level Wheel and Hand Building | Saturday 4 to 6pm
with Eva Stoneburner
8 weeks beginning September 10
with Eva Stoneburner
Try your hand at the potter's wheel in the company of friends. Everyone must present proof of full vaccination or test negative 72 hours before the party. Price includes firing of one pot. This is limited to 8 people on a first come first serve basis.
If you want additional pots fired - the price is $5 per piece.
Creative Clay- Beginner Wheel, Hand Building & Sculpture Sun. 8 - 10 am
with Pancho Gonzales
8 weeks, beginning September 11
Creative Clay - Beginner Wheel, Sculpture & Hand Building, Sun 10am-Noon
with Pancho Gonzales
8 weeks beginning September 11
Creative Clay - Beginner Wheel and Hand Building Sunday 4-6pm
with Keita Tsutsumi
8 weeks beginning September 11
Creative Clay - All Level Wheel & Hand Building, Sun 6 - 8 pm
with Keita Tsutsumi
8 weeks beginning September 11
Indoor Practice Hours
you must be an enrolled student
Practice Hours - School Break
Monday, Wednesday, Saturday Noon to 3pm
Aug 15, Aug 17, Aug 20
Aug 22, Aug 24, Aug 27, Aug 29, Aug 31 Sept 3
Practice Hours September/October
Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday Noon to 3:00 for 8 weeks
Buy Clay
either make an appointment to pick up clay by texting 917 705 3803 or pick up at your first class
Clay 25 lbs. (Speckle Buff, B-Mix, B-Mix with Grog, Electric Brown, SB Red)
also Cone 10 clays
Dark Brown/Black Clay 25 lbs.
This clay is sold with a disclaimer. To learn more, email tucsonclaycoop@yahoo.com. It is finicky.
20 lbs. Recycled Clay
text 917 705 3803 to see if we have it in stock. If you are a beginner student, buy it and we will give you free clay until we have some in stock.