Open Studio
An Open Studio membership is your opportunity to let your creativity run free, working on your own projects at your own pace.
Welcome to your creative playground!
Suwanee Clayworks is proud to support a thriving community of both amateur and professional artists. With ann Open Studio membership, you can take advantage of our space to let your imagination run wild. If you’ve taken a course with one of our instructors, you can sign up for privileges to access the studio during open studio hours. Access our wheels, kilns, glazes, and more. Our team of artists and instructors are on-site to help with any challenges that you might encounter
Who can use the Open Studio?
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 Terms & Conditions.
Work on
your own projects
at your own pace
What’s Included?
Studio Access
In order to maximize our space with our mix of classes and open studio participants, we operate in two main spaces: wheels and tables. Each has their own schedule for open studio use.
Schedule (through 03/31/2025):
Wheel Open Studio
Monday 10am – 6pm
Tuesday 1pm – 6pm
Wednesday 1pm – 9pm
Thursday 10am – 9pm
Friday 10am – 6pm
Saturday 10am – 5pm
Sunday 10am – 3pm
Tables Open Studio
Monday 10am – 6pm
Tuesday 10am – 9pm
Wednesday 1pm – 4pm, 6pm - 9pm
Thursday 10am – 6pm
Friday 1pm – 6pm
Saturday 10am – 5pm
Sunday 10am – 3pm
Closed for holidays: January 20 (National Holiday)
Please check our Instagram Page for information regarding inclement weather and other closures.
Please note that Open Studio schedules are limited and subject to change based on enrollment; updates regarding each session’s open hours will be provided in the first week of classes.
Supplies & Storage
Access to studio equipment, shared tools and glazes.
First bag of clay and firing fees.
Storage shelf.
Other Benefits
Priority in-house registration for all workshops, classes and events.
Free in-house tutorials and demonstrations, scheduled to be announced.