The Tucson Clay Co-op is now offering outdoor wheel throwing and hand building for adults. We are also offering "Play With Clay" (listed under classes, kids, family)
We will be resuming INDOOR CLASSES in September. In September we will be offering indoor and outdoor classes.
Until we officially open indoors, our outdoor hours are 7am to 11 am as well as 5:00 to 8:00 pm Monday-Friday. Saturday 7am til 5pm, Sunday 9am to 5pm. and by appointment.
FINANCIAL AID: Work-study positions available (trade 3 hrs per week studio work for classes). Positions are limited and must be approved. 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. Sept. - noon to 4, 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 September 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
July/August Outdoor Classes have morning slots available. If you register now, the price will be prorated.
$135 for 8 weeks beginning Sept 6
Our 6 wheels & tables are located over 8 feet apart. You will be required to wear a mask, sign a contract & if you have been vaccinated bring your card to your first class.
This opportunity is available to 28 people on a first come first serve basis.
Maxine will be available to answer questions, give guidance & do demonstrations.
You may come in 2 time slots a week. You can come one time for 2 hours, one time for 4 hours or 2 times for 2 hours whichever works best for you. Evenings,Mon, Wed, Fri. 6 to 8pm Mon-Sat Mornings, either 8:00 to 10am or 10 am to Noon & Sun 10 to Noon. After you pay, please email tucsonclayco-op@yahoo.com confirming which one or two time slots you want or put on your receipt. Evenings and weekends fill the fastest. Practice hours available.
Outside Wheel Throwing and Hand Building beg Sept 7
.$`135 for 8 weeks beginning Sept 7
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 available to answer question, give guidance & do demonstrations.
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 on our air conditioned clay mobile for 3 hours including clean up time. There is 2 potters wheels, 2 tables, a bag of clay, aprons and a tools.
Once you sign up, you will be sent a video of Maxine's beginner
wheel lesson by email.
$50 for 3 hours with no instructor present
$100 with one hour of instruction (usually during your first hour)
Lesson can be on our air conditioned art mobile, under our outdoor canopy or
in our backyard which has a powerful cooler.
Before paying, email tucsonclaycoop@yahoo.com to schedule a time & place that
works for everyone
Suggested hours, 7 days a week, 7 to 10 am or 7 to 10 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 Keita
one hour lesson. To schedule email him at k.cj.tsutsumi@gmail.com
includes firing of one pot (no large than 6X6X6")
Inside Classes
(Maxine Krasnow will continue to teach outdoor classes in September) We are asking that indoor students bring their vaccination cards to their first class.
FULL: Creative Clay - Beginner Wheel & Hand Building, Mon. 6-8pm (Indoors)
with Keita Tsutsumi
7 weeks beginning September 13
Creative Clay - Beginner Wheel and Hand Building | Monday 8 to 10pm
with TBA
7 weeks beginning 9/13
FULL: Creative Clay Beginner Wheel & Hand Building Tues. 6-8pm
with Catherine Orrantia
beginning September 7
8 weeks
Creative Clay Beginner Wheel & Hand Building Tues. 8:15-10:15 pm
with Catherine Orrantia
beginning September 7
8 weeks
FULL: Creative Clay - All Level Wheel & Hand Building, Weds. 10am-Noon
with Jaren Stroback
8 weeks beginning September 8th
FULL: Intermediate Wheel & Hand Building, Wed. 6 to 8pm
with Jaren Stroback
8 weeks beginning September 8
Beginners welcomed.
Creative Clay - Intermediate Wheel and Hand Building | Wednesday 8 to 10pm
with TBA
8 weeks beginning 9/8
FULL: Creative Clay: Beginner Wheel & Hand Building Thurs. 6 - 8pm
with Jaren Stroback
8 weeks beginning Sept. 9
FULL: Creative Clay - Beginner Wheel and Hand Building | Thursday 8 to 10pm
with TBA
8 weeks beginning 9/9
FULL: Creative Clay - Beginner Wheel & Hand Building, Fri. 6-8pm
with TBA
8 weeks beginning Sept. 10
FULL: Creative Clay - All Level Wheel & Hand Building, Sat. 10am - Noon
with Jaren Stroback
8 weeks beginning Sept. 11
Creative Clay - All Level Wheel and Hand Building | Saturday 4 to 6pm
with TBA
8 weeks beginning 9/11
Creative Clay - All Level Wheel and Hand Building | Saturday 6 to 8 pm
with TBA
8 weeks beginning 9/11
FULL: Creative Clay- Beginner Wheel, Hand Building & Sculpture Sun. 8 - 10 am
with Pancho Gonzales
8 weeks, beginning Sept. 12
FULL: Creative Clay - Beginner Wheel, Sculpture & Hand Building, Sun 10am-Noon
with Pancho Gonzales
8 weeks beginning Sept. 12
Creative Clay - All Level Wheel & Hand Building, Sun 6 - 8 pm
with TBA
8 weeks beginning Sept. 12
Practice Hours
you must be an enrolled student
September/October Outdoor Practice Hours
Noon to 4pm, Monday, Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday
September & October Indoor Practice Hours
Noon to 4pm, Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
Buy Clay
Clay 25 lbs. text 917 705 3803 to make an appointment to pick up clay
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Porcelain text 917 705 3803 to make appointment to pick up clay
25 pounds Cone 6 Porcelain