ABOUT THE STOOD (st-ewed)
Located in a 100+ year old industrial silk mill, is a place for clay makers of all levels. Our space is equipped with brand new equipment and plenty of space for those new and well versed in pottery. At The Clay Stood, we pride ourselves on providing hands on classes, as well as a thoughtfully equipped studio for creativity, learning, and artistic growth. Whether you're looking to explore a new hobby or hone your skills, our welcoming studio is the perfect place to call your new creative home.
FAQS
HOW TO FIND THE STUDIO?
The studio is located on 39th Street. Our building entrance is Building #3 - the door is to the left of the red gated alleyway (our sign is on the building!) Once inside, our studio is conveniently located on the first floor. We're down the hallway on the right - look for the green door!
What are the stood's hours?
The studio is open 24/7 days a week including holidays for member and students.
Access is granted via a code that each member will have for the duration of their time with the studio. After membership ends, so does access to that code. Members receive a personal key to the building. Students will use the community building key in the lockbox.
Looking to tour the space? Please reach out to us at hello@theclaystood.io
What temperature do you fire to?
We fire to Cone 5/6 oxidation. Low fire clay is not permitted in the studio.
Where do I park?
There is a parking garage located across the building on 39th Street, as well as metered street parking. Both can be paid via the ParkMobile app. Street parking is free up to 2 hours between 6 - 10pm.
What equipment is available in the space?
* (8) Shimpo VL Lite wheels
* 16" x 24" shelf for storage
* Olympic MAS2827HE Kiln
* (2) Slop sinks
* Shimpo slab roller
* North Star wall-mounted extruder
* Dipping glazes + underglazes
* (4) Stocked clay bodies
* Communal tools for sculpting/surface decoration
what if I can't make a class?
In the event that a class will be missed, students can reach out to their instructor to coordinate joining in on another class if space is available. We do encourage students to take advantage of the 24/7 open studios throughout the duration of the semester, so that even if a missed class can't be made up they can still get as much time to practice and make.
