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 - 3 hours, one time)
COVID PROTOCOL: 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. Both indoor 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 practice hours . - Monday, Wednesday Saturday and Sunday Noon to 3pm - $40 for 8 weeks. That's 96 hours of practice time for $40 for indoor students
and free for outdoor students.
CANCELLATIONS will be refunded if you cancel 7 days before your class begins. 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
Indoor & Outdoor classes begin the week of July 10 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
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 depending on what you want to pursue.
Each wheel has its own portable swamp cooler. & wheels are under shade.
Bring masks because they are required if you go inside the building to use the bathroom or to glaze.
FYI Evenings and weekends fill the fastest.
Outside Wheel Throwing and Hand Building - Monday 8:30-10:30am
with Maxine Krasnow
Monday 8:30-10-30am
8 weeks beginning July 10
Outside Wheel Throwing and Hand Building - Monday 6:30 - 8:30 pm
with Eva Stoneburner
Monday 6:30pm - 8:30 pm
8 weeks beginning July 10
Outside Wheel Throwing and Hand Building - Tuesday 6:30-8:30pm
with Russell Kahn
Tuesday 6:30pm - 8:30 pm
8 weeks beginning July 11
Outside Wheel Throwing and Hand Building - Wednesday 6:30 - 8:30 pm
with Ariella Peskin Owens
Wednesday 6:30 - 8:30 pm
8 weeks beginning July 12
Outside Wheel Throwing and Hand Building - Thursday 6:30 - 8:30 pm
with Keita Tsutsumi
Thursday 6:30 - 8:30 pm
8 weeks beginning July 13
Outside Wheel Throwing and Hand Building - Saturday 8:30-10:30am
with Maxine Krasnow
Saturday 8:30-10:30
8 weeks beginning July 15
Outside Wheel Throwing and Hand Building - Sat 4 to 6pm
with Russell Kahn
Saturday 4 to 6 pm
8 weeks beginning July 15
Outside Wheel Throwing and Hand Building - Sun 9 to 11am
with Russell Kahn
Sunday 9 to 11am
8 weeks beginning July 16
Play With Clay
Play with Clay
We have set up this space especially for couples, for visiting potters & tourists.
It is an opportunity to play with clay under a canopy in our front yard or on our clay mobile bus for 3 hours including clean up time. There is 2 potters wheels, 2 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.
Please bring a mask, for going into the yellow building to use the bathroom as well as to use our large collection of surface decoration stamps, textures etc.
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.
Cancellation policy: full refund or credit if cancelled 7 days in advance.
50% if cancelled 3 days in advance, no refund if cancelled less than 3 days
in advance, unless we are able to fill your scheduled time.
Inside Classes (Masks Required)
please buy clay and a tool kits if you are a new student ahead of class, so your teacher does not need to take class time on business your first class. Your teacher will give you your clay and tools at your first class.
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
8 weeks beginning July 10
Creative Clay - Beginner Wheel & Hand Building, Mon. 6-8pm
with Keita Tsutsumi
8 weeks beginning July 10
Creative Clay - All Level Wheel & Hand Building Mon. 8-10pm
with Keita Tsutsumi
8 weeks beginning July 10
Creative Clay - Beginner Wheel & Hand Building Tues. 6-8pm
with Eva Stoneburner
8 weeks beginning July 11
Mosaics with Paul Waldron Tuesday 6:30 - 8:30 pm
with Paul Waldron
8 weeks beginning July 11
Creative Clay - Beginner Wheel & Hand Building Tuesday 8:00-10:00 pm
with Eva Stoneburner
8 weeks beginning July 11
Creative Clay - All Level Wheel & Hand Building, Wed. 10am-Noon
with Jaren Stroback
8 weeks beginning July 12
Creative Clay - Intermediate Wheel & Hand Building, Wednesday 6-8pm
with Jaren Stroback
8 weeks beginning July 12
Creative Clay - Intermediate Wheel and Hand Building Wednesday 8-10pm
with Jaren Stroback
8 weeks beginning July 12
Creative Clay - Beginner Wheel & Hand Building Thurs. 6-8pm
with Jaren Stroback
8 weeks beginning July 13
Creative Clay - Beginner Wheel and Hand Building Thurs. 8-10pm
with Jaren Stroback
8 weeks beginning July 13
Creative Clay - All Level Wheel & Hand Building, Fri. 1 pm til 3pm
with Eva Stoneburner
8 weeks beginning July 14
Creative Clay - Beginner Wheel & Hand Building, Fri. 4-6 pm
with Keita Tsutsumi
8 weeks beginning July 14
Creative Clay - Beginner Wheel & Hand Building, Fri. 6-8pm
with Keita Tsutsumi
8 weeks beginning July 14
Creative Clay - Beginner Wheel & Hand Building, Sat. 8-10 am
with Ariella Peskin-Owens
8 weeks beginning July 15
Creative Clay - All Level Wheel & Hand Building, Sat. 10am - Noon
with Jaren Stroback
8 weeks beginning July 15
Creative Clay - All Level Wheel and Hand Building | Saturday 4 to 6pm
with Eva Stoneburner
8 weeks beginning July 15
with Eva Stoneburner
Try your hand at the potter's wheel in the company of friends. Masks are required. 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 July 16
Creative Clay - Beginner Wheel, Sculpture & Hand Building, Sun 10am-Noon
with Pancho Gonzales
8 weeks beginning July 16
Creative Clay - Beginner Wheel and Hand Building Sunday 4-6pm
with Keita Tsutsumi
8 weeks beginning July 16
Creative Clay - Intermediate Wheel & Hand Building, Sun 6 - 8 pm
with Keita Tsutsumi
8 weeks beginning July 16
Indoor Practice Hours
you must be an enrolled student
Practice Hours May/June
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
Only purchase recycled if you are a new beginner student registered in either a beginner or new level class. Your teacher will give you your tool kit (available below) and your clay the first day of your class. (Right now we have no recycled clay for outside people.)