Ceramics Open Studio

Open Studio allows you to practice outside of a classroom setting!

All adult students aged 18+ can use the studio facilities for free when enrolled in an ongoing class. Access begins after the class start date and ends ten days from the last class date.
Participants will have access to studio space, tools, and equipment. Additional clay can be purchased from the Studio, and the price includes glazing and firing.

We encourage all studio users to initially take a class at the Center to learn the studio’s practices. However, experienced clay artists may purchase Open Studio passes but must first schedule a studio tour and orientation. Please get in touch with Leah Maxwell at leah@cotuitcenterforthearts.org.

We schedule 15-18 hours of Open Studio time each week. The schedule varies depending on studio availability. All open studio sessions must be booked in advance so that we can manage the number of people in the studio.

If you cannot attend an Open Studio Session, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer that seat to someone else. We reserve the right to charge pass holders for missed sessions or remove access to enrolled students who repeatedly miss sessions.

Please note that Open Studio is only for current adult students and experienced clay artists. Dates and times are subject to change.

Mud Buddy Monthly Program

For a monthly payment of $150, you can use the Studio whenever there’s an available Open Studio session. If you attend every session in a month, that works out to just $2.50 per hour!
The Mud Buddy Monthly program is great for students and experienced artists who want regular access to the studio. Your monthly payment can be canceled at any time.

How to Purchase a Pass

Click one of the links below to purchase a pass, or book of passes.