Open studio

Choose your studio experience below

CLAY OPEN STUDIO

Create your own pottery—no experience needed

This is a self-guided, handbuilding experience similar to painting pottery at The Bare Bowl.

How it Works

Step 1: Choose a Project
Pick from our template kits with step-by-step instructions

Step 2: Build Your Piece
Use our clay and tools to handbuild your project

Step 3: We Fire It
We handle drying and kiln firing

Step 4: Choose Your Finish

  • Studio Glaze: we glaze your pieces one color (included style from classes)

  • Glaze It Yourself: if you’ve taken our glazing class, come back and glaze your own work

What Can i do?

You CAN:

  • Handbuild using templates

  • Use studio tools provided

  • Create beginner-friendly projects

You CANNOT:

  • Use pottery wheels

  • Work on independent/non-template projects

  • Access full studio materials or glazes

Who This Is For?

Perfect for:

  • Beginners

  • Families

  • Date nights

  • Anyone who wants to try clay without taking a class

Want More Freedom?

  • Take a pottery class

  • Learn wheel throwing or advanced techniques

  • Gain access to full studio tools and materials

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STAINED GLASS OPEN STUDIO

Independent studio time for returning glass artists

Designed for those who have taken a stained glass class and are ready to continue creating on their own.

This space is for:

  • Students who have taken a stained glass class with us

  • Students from Wildflower Studio (Mansfield)

  • Anyone comfortable working independently with basic techniques

New to stained glass?
Start with a class first.

How It Works

Keep it simple and structured:

Step 1: Reserve Studio Time
Purchase hours and book your visit

Step 2: Choose Your Project

Purchase one of our precut kits

Step 3: Create Your Piece
Use studio tools and equipment to cut, foil, solder, and finish

Step 4: Finish & Take Home
Most projects are completed during your session

What’s Included

  • Access to studio tools and workspace

  • Equipment for cutting, foiling, and soldering

  • Basic guidance from staff when needed

What’s Not Included

Be clear so expectations are right:

  • Full instruction (this is not a class)

  • Materials (glass, solder, kits purchased separately)

  • Project design assistance beyond light guidance