Your Studio, Your Time.
Welcome to Open Studio: our membership for independent potters to create, connect, and grow.
Our Open Studio memberships run alongside our classes in an 8-week session. This membership is designed for potters who are ready to work independently.
What?
Our Open Studio program offers an 8-week session granting you full access to the entire Suwanee ClayWorks studio. This includes 16 pottery wheels, a dedicated handbuilding room, 20 in-house glazes, Mayco underglazes, and virtually every pottery tool you could need.
Whether you want to refine your skills, experiment with new techniques, or dive into your own projects, Open Studio provides the space, tools, and creative freedom to make it happen.
Who?
Our Open Studio program is designed as a self-led experience. A membership is a perfect fit if you:
Have completed at least one multi-week course at our studio
Can confidently work independently from start to finish
Enjoy being part of a creative, shared space and are happy to adhere to our studio etiquette and cleaning procedures
All About Open Studio
How?
Step 1: Take a class at Suwanee Clayworks to get familiar with our policies, procedures, and space. If you have significant, previous ceramic experience, reach out to us directly about joining this program.
Step 2: Register for Open Studio on our registration page.
Step 3: Enjoy full access to our fully stocked studio, create your own projects at your own pace, and be inspired by a welcoming community of fellow artists.
Why? The perks of an open studio membership at SCW
Flexible Studio Access: Enjoy extensive access to our wheels, hand-building tables, and glaze area during our dedicated Open Studio hours.
Exclusive Benefits: Enjoy priority registration for popular workshops and invitations to free, members-only tutorials and events.
Community & Support: While you'll work independently, our staff is always on-site to help with quick questions, and you'll be part of a vibrant community of fellow makers.
All-Inclusive Materials: Your first bag of clay and all associated firing fees are included with your membership.
Your Own Space: Get a dedicated storage shelf to keep your works-in-progress and personal tools safe.
Ready to Join?
Open Studio membership for the upcoming term running November 17, 2025 to January 31, 2026
Open Studio is an independent creative workspace. In order to make this arrangement successful, participants need to have some knowledge of pottery and clay techniques. In particular, we require that open studio participants…
…possess prior clay studio experience and demonstrate the ability to independently complete projects successfully.
…complete of at least one class at Suwanee Clayworks so that you can learn where supplies are located, etc.
…have prior positive interactions with Studio Management, ensuring mutual confidence in success.
…sign the Open Studio Policies & Procedures.
…agree to adhere to Suwanee Clayworks’ Policies & Procedures.