# Claya

> Modern pottery studio in Denver's RiNo Arts District. Wheel throwing classes, handbuilding workshops, and studio memberships for beginners through advanced ceramicists.

## About

Claya is a pottery and ceramics studio at 3440 Walnut Street, Denver, CO 80205, in the River North (RiNo) Arts District. Equipped with 24 professional wheels, a full glaze library, and multiple kilns. Opening 2026. Founding membership rate of $140/month is available to the first 50 members, locked for 12 months. After 12 months, members transition to the standard rate of $175/month.

## What We Offer

### Pottery Classes (6-week courses, max 12 students per class)
- **Intro to Wheel Throwing** ($385–$395) — Beginner-friendly. Centering, pulling walls, trimming, glazing. Multiple weekly sessions including Mon morning, weekday evenings, and weekends.
- **All Level Wheel Throwing** ($385) — Mixed-skill class. Instructor meets each student at their current level. Thursdays.
- **Intermediate Wheel Throwing** ($395) — Larger forms, handles, advanced trimming, glazing techniques. Sundays.
- **Thrown & Altered: Wheel + Handbuilding** ($395) — Blends wheel throwing with handbuilding to create sculptural pieces. Sundays.

All classes include: clay (provided), all tools, full glaze library, bisque + glaze firing, and open studio access during the session.

### Studio Memberships
- Monthly memberships with full studio access, member shelf, kiln firings, and community.
- Founding rate $140/mo (first 50 members, locked for 12 months, then transitions to standard rate).
- Standard rate $175/mo monthly (for members joining after the first 50, and for Founding members after their 12 months).
- Prepay option for Standard: 12 months for $1,860 (11% off, $155/mo).

### Open Studio
- Open studio access included with class enrollment and membership.
- Key-code access after orientation.

## Key Pages

- Homepage: https://www.clayastudios.com
- All Pottery Classes: https://www.clayastudios.com/collections/pottery-classes-denver
- Intro to Wheel Throwing: https://www.clayastudios.com/products/intro-wheel-throwing-denver
- All Level Wheel Throwing: https://www.clayastudios.com/products/all-level-wheel-throwing-denver
- Intermediate Wheel Throwing: https://www.clayastudios.com/products/intermediate-wheel-throwing-denver
- Thrown & Altered: https://www.clayastudios.com/products/thrown-and-altered-denver
- Open Studio Info: https://www.clayastudios.com/pages/open-pottery-studio-denver
- Pottery Classes FAQ: https://www.clayastudios.com/pages/faq-pottery-classes-in-denver-colorado
- Membership FAQ: https://www.clayastudios.com/pages/faq-studio-membership

## Location

Claya
3440 Walnut Street
Denver, CO 80205
United States

Neighborhood: RiNo Arts District (River North)
Phone: (720) 288-4036
Email: info@clayastudios.com
Parking: Free street parking; near 38th & Blake light rail station

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What's included with my class?
Everything: Clay, all tools, glazes, aprons, bisque firing (glaze firing $0.05 per cubic inch), and open studio access throughout your 6-week session.

### Do I need any pottery experience to start?
No. Our Intro to Wheel Throwing classes are designed for absolute beginners. By the end of 6 weeks, students throw bowls, cups, and plates.

### How many students per class?
Maximum 12 students per class for personalized instruction and plenty of wheel time.

### What's the cancellation policy?
Cancel +48 hours before class start: full refund. Cancel within 48 hours of class start: full store credit (never expires; works toward any future class, membership, or supply).

### Where exactly is Claya?
3440 Walnut Street in Denver's RiNo Arts District. Free street parking and the 38th & Blake light rail station is a few blocks away.

### Do I get to keep what I make?
Yes. All finished pieces are yours after the final glaze firing.

### When does Claya open?
Opening 2026. Classes start in June. Membership signups are tied to opening.

## Brand

- Brand name: Claya (not "Claya Studios" — full legal name is Claya Studios LLC but customer-facing brand is "Claya")
- Tagline themes: warm, encouraging, hands-on, community-driven
- Voice: friendly, welcoming, expert without being precious

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