September Open Pottery Studio

With Ron Cole and Dede Shilling

September 2 - 30, 2026

Date and Time Details:
Wednesdays 6-8 PM
Thursdays 6-8 PM

Location: Grunewald Guild Pottery Studio

Address: 19066 River Rd, Leavenworth, WA 98826, USA

Do I have to show up for every session?: No, you do not have to show up for every session. Open studio is self-directed and you may go to as many or as few sessions as you need.

What can I expect to create?: You can expect to create a few pieces either through hand-building or by using the pottery wheel. After pieces have been fired you will also be able to decorate them with glaze. Note that open studio is not for production potters creating a high volume of work.

Do I need experience to take this class?: Pottery open studio is for all experience-level makers to work independently without instruction while being a part of a creative community. For beginners, a demonstration on working with clay can be requested.

What do I need to bring to class?: Comfortable work clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty. The studio has a limited number of aprons so if you have a personal apron we recommend that you bring it. CLOSED-TOE SHOES are critical for studio safety, and are required by all participants! You will be around sharp objects and heavy equipment. Those without closed-toed shoes will not be allowed to join the session.

Minimum age of participants: 9

$50.00 – Open Studio Base Price (clay not included)

Join us on Wednesday and Thursday evenings to get your hands muddy at the Pottery Studio! Open studio is great for makers that want to work with clay but don’t wish to buy and maintain pottery equipment. You can use this time to practice pottery technique or work on personal projects. Each session is 2 hours long and makers will have space to store work between sessions. Sessions will be hosted by a studio volunteer or staff who will provide basic assistance.

Open studio registration gives access to all sessions in this month and includes:

 Access to all studio equipment and tools during open studio sessions
 Use of glazes available at the Guild
 2 kiln firings

You may bring your own mid-range clay*, use your clay from previous sessions, or purchase clay from the Guild.

*If you are bringing your own clay please check with us to make sure you are bringing the right kind of clay for the firings that we will do, typically we bisque at cone 04 and glaze at cone 6.

Coming from out of town? Contact us to inquire about overnight campus lodging options and costs.

Financial assistance is available. Contact director@grunewaldguild.com for more information.

About the Faculty

Ron Cole

Ron Cole is a digital artist, songwriter, and potter. Born in Pittsburgh and raised in Kentucky, Ron first came to the Guild as an intern for the 2013 Summer Program, then stayed on as an Artist in Residence, and later returned to work on staff for a few years. He currently resides in Plain, Wa […]

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Dede Shilling

Local to the Plain Valley, Dede teaches pottery, pineneedle basket weaving and soap making.

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