Discover the art of pottery at Black Hound Clay Studio West, where an engaging studio tour introduces visitors to the craft, community, and creative spirit that make this studio a must-visit in the area. Perfect for art lovers and curious travelers alike.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
15-30 minutes
Fitness Level
No physical fitness required, open to all ages and abilities.
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History
Black Hound Clay Studio West was established in 2010 and has since become a cornerstone of the local arts community, fostering new talent and promoting ceramic arts.
Conservation
The studio actively integrates sustainable practices, including recycling clay and using eco-friendly firing methods, helping reduce environmental impact.
Black Hound Clay Studio West
Discover the art of pottery at Black Hound Clay Studio West, where an engaging studio tour introduces visitors to the craft, community, and creative spirit that make this studio a must-visit in the area. Perfect for art lovers and curious travelers alike.
Black Hound Clay Studio West is a ceramics studio offering a broad schedule of pottery classes, workshops, open studio sessions, summer art camps, and members-only events. The studio presents structured multi-week series such as Wheelthrowing 101 and Wheelthrowing 102, short-format workshops like Make Your Own Holiday Mug and One Day Wheel Workshop, and skill-focused courses including Handbuilt Tableware for Beginners and Intermediate Handbuilding options.
Classes emphasize hands-on instruction in wheelthrowing, slab and coil handbuilding, surface decoration, glazing, and functional tableware. Several class listings note small, supportive settings and instructor-led guidance; named instructors appear in class descriptions, including Frankie Iadarola, Corinna Cowles, and Caroline Hayes-Charuk. The studio also runs open studio sessions for students, member-focused demos and refreshers (kiln, glaze, reclaim, slip, extruder), and bookable private workshops.
Seasonal programming includes Mid-Summer Open Studio Sessions and Black Hound West Summer Art Camp sessions scheduled for August 2025. Multiple offerings show waitlist status for popular time slots, indicating high demand. Membership-only entries provide additional hands-on opportunities and technical demos.
Black Hound Clay Studio West’s program mix supports beginners through intermediate students, offering repeatable class sequences and specialty workshops for makers seeking practical skills, creative play, and finished functional work. The studio lists explicit class names, waitlist entries, and member events to help prospective students find a right-fit experience.
Experiences Offered
38
Classes, workshops, camps, and member events
Members Events
6
Kiln, glaze, reclaim, slip, extruder demos
Summer Camps
2 (2025)
August 2025 camp sessions listed
Waitlist Entries
10
Several popular classes show waitlists
Search wheelthrowing, handbuilding, workshops, summer camps, and members sessions; reserve a spot or join waitlists for in-demand classes and private workshops.
Arrive Early
Get here a few minutes before your tour to settle in and ask any initial questions.
Wear Comfortable Clothes
Bring clothes that can get a bit dirty, especially if you plan to participate in hands-on activities.
Ask About Community Events
Inquire about upcoming workshops or classes that might interest you after the tour.
Support Local Artists
Consider purchasing a piece from the studio to take home a piece of the experience.
Comfortable Clothing
Clothing suitable for a hands-on ceramic workshop that may get a little dirty.
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Closed-Toe Shoes
Protect your feet during studio tours and activities.
Notebook and Pen
Great for jotting down ideas or questions during the tour.
Reusable Water Bottle
Stay hydrated while exploring the studio environment.