Mid-Winter Open Studio Session

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Mid-Winter Open Studio Session

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Date

Thu, Oct 16

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About This Adventure

Experience creativity at the Mid-Winter Open Studio Session at Black Hound South! This unique opportunity allows you to continue your artistic journey, explore new techniques, and unwind during the holiday season. Enjoy access to clay, equipment, and expert staff in a supportive environment, ensuring a memorable and fulfilling artistic experience.

Join us for the Mid-Winter Open Studio Session: our very first dedicated open studio session at Black Hound South. This period between Fall and Winter Session gives participants a chance to continue their work from previous sessions, explore, play, make gifts or decompress from the busy holiday season!

Participants will pay a flat rate of $250 for the session and can attend as much as they would like. Enrollment will be limited so that everyone has space and everyone who wants a wheel will be guaranteed one. Participants will sign up for either handbuilding or wheelthrowing.

Included in the price of registration: 25 pounds of clay, use of all equipment, use of our fully equipped glaze room and firing of all work made during this session. An additional 25 pounds of clay may be purchased through our online store for use during this session. Each enrolled student will have a full shelf during the session with overflow storage nearby.

The Mid-Winter Open Studio Session is currently open to:

those who have previously taken classes at Black Hound Clay Studio (either location)
those currently on the waitlist for Black Hound Membership (either location)

Days and times for this session:

Wednesday December 4, 12-9pm Thursday December 5, 12-9pm Saturday December 7, 12-5pm Sunday December 8, 12-5pm

Wednesday December 11, 12-9pm Thursday December 12, 12-9pm Friday December 13, 12-9pm Saturday December 14, 12-5pm Sunday December 15, 12-5pm

Wednesday December 18, 12-9pm Thursday December 19, 12-9pm Friday December 20, 12-9pm Saturday December 21, 12-5pm Sunday December 22, 12-5pm

Thursday January 2, 12-9pm Friday January 3, 12-9pm Saturday January 4, 12-5pm Sunday January 5, 12-5pm

Open studios are uninstructed but monitored by BHCS staff, who are available to answer basic questions and make sure you are using the equipment and tools safely and correctly.

Installment payment plan available:

October 11 - November 15, 2024: 50% due upon registration, 2nd payment of 50% deducted automatically on Friday November 22 from the card on file.
After November 15, 2024: you must pay in full

Adventure Tips

Reserve Early

Enrollment is limited for an optimal studio experience; book your spot as soon as sessions open to guarantee access.

Bring Comfortable Clothing

Wear clothes you don’t mind getting a bit of clay on, as handbuilding and wheelthrowing can be messy.

Plan for Flexible Attendance

Sessions allow drop-in access during open hours, so pace yourself according to your creative flow.

Safety First Around Equipment

Follow staff guidance on safely using wheels and kilns to avoid injury and protect finished work.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Urban birds like pigeons and sparrows frequent the studio neighborhood.
Occasional visits from neighborhood cats add a touch of charm.

History

Black Hound Clay Studio has been a staple of Philadelphia’s creative community for over a decade, supporting ceramic arts in an urban environment.

Conservation

The studio promotes sustainable practices by recycling glaze materials and encouraging mindful water use during sessions.

Mid-Winter Open Studio Session at Black Hound Clay Studio: Continuing Your Creative Journey in Philadelphia

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