Tucson Clay Co-op

I'm really enjoying my time here so far. I have only taken one class, but I've enjoyed it and look forward to continuing.The price is affordable and is a great way to get creative with all the tools at the ready. The course (outdoors which is beautiful this time of year) is $140 for 8 sessions (2hrs long) and includes practice hours which I believe add up to 12 hours.Something that makes it difficult with a typical work schedule is that the practice hours are 12-3 Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays so I can only come on the weekend. However, I think it still should be enough time to play.The class itself is probably best if you already have some foundation of ceramics, but you can always ask questions.

Just started a beginner course about a month ago and I love it! The environment is relaxed and everyone is so kind. My instructor, Ariella, is skilled and informative. The studio has everything you need from clay you can purchase there, to tools, to the wheels and kiln. The outdoor class can be rough when the weather is chilly, but the free practice hours are totally worth it. If you have an interest in learning pottery, I highly recommend you take a course at Tucson Clay Co-op!

This was. Fun experience. A friend, my niece and I did the "play with clay" option, 3 hours with an instructor. It was all of our first times and our instructor, Maxine, was so patient, kind, encouraging and informative. She guided us and helped us (me a lot lol) they have 2 locations. We were scheduled at the 23rd st location and got to meet the cat, Alfie (gentle fat thing) This is a great activity for all ages. And they do courses and group activities (they had a group of 20 coming in after us). We each made 3 bowls each. Paid extra to have our pieces fired and glazed. I definitely recommend trying this

I'm currently taking an all-level class with Jaren and am having an excellent time. Our class truly is all levels and the instructor is kind, funny, and helpful. He has done an excellent job of breaking down the steps for each project and method we've used so far. The co-op itself seems to be full of some of Tucson's friendliest people, so that's also a plus. The Clay Co-op offers a wide range of traditional classes, drop-in clay "play time," and children's courses. The pricing is very reasonable and they do require vaccine cards from each participant, so it does feel very safe. You can also purchase pieces that have been made by the instructors and students, so definitely check this place out and help support the local art scene!

Bad area of town, especially at night (and not well-lit)...parking is a nightmare... owner is super-political and not tolerant of alternative opinions. Space is trashy to the point of being dangerous. Very disorganized and not a well-run business!

It was really neat and interesting. The only disclaimer I have is if you do a party or team building class be advised you have to clean up afterwards. Our team did a pottery class on a Friday afternoon. You have to a mentor who helps with the pottery wheel class, centering clay. It's 20$ per member (group of 6) and $5 per item you want to keep which includes a glaze Update. Our teams pots were lost!?!? I paid $20 to fire 2 pots and only got one back. My co worker's pot was also lost. What a bummer ! REFUND

I love the Tucson Clay Co-op! I have been taking classes for about 9 months now (maybe longer??, and I'm hooked. I started with the Monday night beginner's class (from 8-10 pm) with Jaren, and have been taking his intermediate class for the past two sessions. He's a talented potter that delivers instruction in a manner that is easy to implement. The Co-op has a variety of ways to participate-parties, membership, classes, work studies, etc. And yes, it's a cooperative, which means everyone cleans up after themselves. You are required to purchase your clay through them, although I don't know why you'd want to purchase it elsewhere. Everything you need to create pottery, from start to finish, is included in the price. I also love the location. It's conveniently located mid-town and is close to The Hop Shop and the other fun, artsy shops at the Metal Arts Village.

I agree with TA. The second location is impossible to find. I spent over an hour looking in the daylight. It's in a bad part of town and doesn't even have a sign outside. The owner, Maxine, didn't return my call until hours later and had an obnoxious, New York attitude.

This place is enforcing the vaccine passport for people who want to take classes. I will not take a class here like I wanted, I will not buy anything from them, and I sincerely hope they go out of business.

I've bought clay here and taken advantage of their firing service and am super happy with it! Nothing lost or broken, quick turnaround and very affordable. The owner and her employees are all very nice and helpful as well.