Looking for a pottery studio membership in Denver or Lakewood? Here is a calm, side-by-side look at public membership pricing nearby — so you can choose the fit that feels right. We put Claya first, then list other studios with prices pulled from their live sites. Studios change waitlists and fees; always double-check the source link before you join.
Claya — RiNo Arts District
$160/month Standard · Founding is sold out
- Start online, then visit during shop hours for the member agreement and keycode — 24/7 access begins after that setup.
- Big shelf (≥6 cu ft), full shop amenities (24 wheels, slab roller, extruder, glaze library), free bisque, and 250 cu in of glaze firing included each month (then $0.05/ci).
- Clay for sale in studio (Rocky Mountain Clay); reclaim is free. First Friday Member Night + quarterly members-only workshops.
Claya membership page → · 3440 Walnut Street, Denver
Other Denver & Lakewood studios
Prices and inclusions below were verified from each studio’s public membership page on September 9, 2026. If a studio is waitlist- or contact-only, we say so.
Community Clay — RiNo & Congress Park
Mini $150/mo (limited hours M–F 6pm–12am) · Standard $250/mo · Production $300/mo
Member hours 6am–midnight. Clay included; free bisque; glaze firing $0.04/ci. Standard includes ~5+ cu ft shelf. Separate RiNo and Congress Park locations.
Source: communityclaydenver.com
Kinship — Five Points / RiNo
$295/mo all-inclusive · Membership signup currently closed (waitlist)
Access 6am–midnight. Includes clay, glaze, all firings, ~6 sq ft shelf, monthly member workshop, and online courses. 2433 Curtis St.
Source: kinshipdenver.com
Denver Clayroom — Platte / Highlands
Individual: $175/mo (6-month) · $205/mo (3-month) · $225/mo (1-month with 2-month commitment). Family tiers higher.
24/7 access, dedicated 18"×36" shelf, studio glazes included. Clay purchased through the studio at market price; each 25 lb bag includes a $20 firing fee. Membership request form on site.
Source: denverclayroom.com
Flux Studio & Gallery — S Broadway
$250/mo + one-time $25 setup
Access 7 days, 9am–9pm (outside classes/events). Dedicated shelf; clay sold in studio (stoneware $25/bag, porcelain $45/bag on their page); bisque included; glaze firing billed per piece (members get 20% off glaze firing).
Source: fluxstudiodenver.com · 1423 S Broadway
Labor of Love Studio — Baker / Acoma
$325/mo all-inclusive
24/7 access; unlimited clay and studio glazes; weekly bisque and cone 6 firings; no extra fees listed. 1474 S Acoma St.
Source: laboroflovestudio.com
city mud — Sunnyside / Highlands area
Small shelf $135/mo · Big shelf $175/mo · Currently full — waitlist ~1–3 months
24/7 access. Clay at market price + free house reclaim; firing $0.03/ci for bisque and glaze. 3704 Osage St.
Source: citymud.com
Glazed Ceramics Studio — Lakewood
$120/mo Open Studio · Waitlist; open to experienced potters currently taking classes at Glazed
30 hours of access per month with personalized keycode (24/7 entry). Clay and firing work the same as for students. Optional cubby rental $10–$20/mo. 1520 Teller Street, Lakewood.
Source: glazedceramicsstudio.com
Quick takeaways
- Most Denver memberships either cost more or nickel-and-dime clay and firing. Claya is $160/month with free bisque, a solid glaze allotment, free reclaim, and a big shelf in Denver’s largest open studio.
- All-inclusive studios (Kinship, Labor of Love) run $295–$325. You’re paying for clay bundled in — great if you use a ton; pricey if you don’t.
- Lower dues elsewhere often mean clay and glaze firing are extra. Claya keeps the monthly number honest and the studio open 24/7 after a short setup visit.
Ready when you are — join Claya’s Studio Membership, or ask anything on the membership FAQ.
This page is a helpful snapshot, not a legal offer from other studios. Pricing and availability can change; use each studio’s source link for the latest details.
