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)
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.
Students must buy their clay from us - no outside clay.
Both indoor and outdoor students have the opportunity to purchase practice hours beg. November. - noon to 3, Monday Wednesday Saturday and Sunday - $40 for 8 weeks.
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 2021 indoor classes beginning November 2021 are listed below.
Independent Studies for Glazing Outdoors
$55 monthly. If you buy the clay from us, this includes bisque and glaze firing and opportunity to glaze in our back yard. All our glazes, slips and oxides are now outside as well as our fabulous new stainless steel sink. You are assigned your own shelf.
Outside Wheel Throwing and Hand Building
$135 for 8 weeks beginning November 1
Our 6 wheels & tables are located over 8 feet apart. You will be required to wear a mask, sign a contract & if you have been vaccinated bring your card to your first class.
This opportunity is available to 28 people on a first come first serve basis.
Maxine will be available to answer questions, give guidance & do demonstrations.
You may come in 2 time slots a week. You can come one time for 2 hours, one time for 4 hours or 2 times for 2 hours whichever works best for you. Evenings,Mon, Wed, Fri. 6 to 8pm Mon-Sat Mornings, either 8:00 to 10am or 10 am to Noon & Sun 10 to Noon. After you pay, please email tucsonclayco-op@yahoo.com confirming which one or two time slots you want or put on your receipt. Evenings and weekends fill the fastest. Practice hours available.
Outside Wheel Throwing and Hand Building beg November 2
.$`135 for 8 weeks beginning November 2
Our 6 wheels are located over 8 feet apart. You will be required to wear a mask,sign a contract and if you have been vaccinated, bring your card to your first class.
This opportunity is available to 28 people on a first come first serve basis.
Maxine will be giving demonstrations, answering questions etc..
You may come in for 2 time slots a week. You can come one time for 2 hours, one time for 4 hours or 2 times for 2 hours whichever works best for you. Evenings,Tues & Thurs. 6 to 8pm Mon-Sat Mornings, either 8:00 to 10amor 10am to Noon & Sun 10 to Noon. After you pay, please email tucsonclayco-op@yahoo.com confirming which one or two time slots you want or put on your receipt. Evenings and weekends fill the fastest. Practice hours available.
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 for 3 hours including clean up time. There is 2 potters wheels, 1 tables, a bag of clay, aprons and tools.
Bathroom on premises is available to you, if you email us an image of your
vaccination card prior to your clay session. Otherwise you can use the bathroom
down the block.
Once you sign up, you will be sent a video of Maxine's beginner
wheel lesson by email.
Price is for maximum of 4 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)
If you are vaccinated, lesson can be on our air conditioned clay mobile. You must
email us an image of your vaccination card prior to booking. Maximum 4 people.
Before paying, email tucsonclaycoop@yahoo.com to schedule a time & place that
works for everyone
Suggested hours, 7 days a week, 8 to 11 am or 6 to 9 pm
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.
Outdoor Private Lesson with Brooke
one hour lesson. To schedule email Brooke at teufelbrooke@gmail.com
includes firing of one pot (no large than 6X6X6")
Inside Classes (vaccinations required)
We are asking that all indoor students email us their cards or
text 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, Mon 10am - noon
with Pancho Gonzales
FULL: Creative Clay - Beginner Wheel & Hand Building, Mon. 6-8pm (Indoors)
with Keita Tsutsumi
8 weeks beginning November 1
Creative Clay - All Level Wheel & Handbuilding Monday 8-10pm
with Keita Tsutsumi
8 weeks beginning November 1
FULL: Creative Clay Beginner Wheel & Hand Building Tues. 6-8pm
with Catherine Orrantia
beginning November 2
8 weeks
FULL: Creative Clay Beginner Wheel & Hand Building Tues. 8:15-10:15 pm
with Catherine Orrantia
beginning November 2
8 weeks
FULL - Creative Clay - All Level Wheel & Hand Building, Wed. 10am-Noon
with Jaren Stroback
8 weeks beginning November 3
FULL: Intermediate Wheel & Hand Building, Wed. 6 to 8pm
with Jaren Stroback
8 weeks beginning November 3
FULL: Creative Clay - Intermediate Wheel and Hand Building Wednesday 8 to 10pm
with Jaren Stroback
8 weeks beginning November 3
FULL: Creative Clay: Beginner Wheel & Hand Building Thurs. 6 - 8pm
with Jaren Stroback
8 weeks beginning November 4
FULL: Creative Clay - Beginner Wheel and Hand Building Thursday 8 to 10pm
with Jaren Stroback
8 weeks beginning November 4
Creative Clay - All Level Wheel & Hand Building, Fri. 10am-Noon
with Doug Lively
8 weeks beginning November 1
Creative Clay - Beginner Wheel & Hand Building, Fri. 6-8pm
with Doug Lively
8 weeks beginning November 5
Creative Clay - Beginner Wheel & Hand Building, Fri. 8-10 pm
with Doug Lively
8 weeks beginning November 5
Creative Clay - All Level Wheel & Hand Building, Sat 8-10am
with Eva Stoneburner
8 weeks beginning November 6
FULL: Creative Clay - All Level Wheel & Hand Building, Sat. 10am - Noon
with Jaren Stroback
8 weeks beginning November 6
Creative Clay - All Level Wheel and Hand Building | Saturday 4 to 6pm
with Eva Stoneburner
8 weeks beginning November 6
Creative Clay - All Level Wheel and Hand Building | Saturday 6 to 8 pm
with Eva Stoneburner
8 weeks beginning November 6
FULL: Creative Clay- Beginner Wheel, Hand Building & Sculpture Sun. 8 - 10 am
with Pancho Gonzales
8 weeks, beginning November 7
FULL: Creative Clay - Beginner Wheel, Sculpture & Hand Building, Sun 10am-Noon
with Pancho Gonzales
8 weeks beginning November 7
Creative Clay - Beginner Wheel and Hand Building Sunday 4-6pm
with Keita Tsutsumi
8 weeks beginning November 1
FULL: Creative Clay - All Level Wheel & Hand Building, Sun 6 - 8 pm
with Keita Tsutsumi
8 weeks beginning November 7
Practice Hours
you must be an enrolled student
November/December Outdoor Practice Hours
Noon to 3pm, Monday, Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday
November/December Indoor Practice Hours
Noon to 3pm, Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
Buy Clay
Clay 25 lbs. text 917 705 3803 to make an appointment to pick up clay
Dark Brown/Black Clay 25 lbs. text 917 705 3803 to make an appointment to pick up clay
This clay is sold with a disclaimer. To learn more, email tucsonclaycoop@yahoo.com. It is finicky.
Porcelain text 917 705 3803 to make appointment to pick up clay
25 pounds Cone 6 Porcelain