Pottery Studio Membership FAQ

Your shelf in the arts district. Extended Founding is Claya’s public studio membership at $140/month in Denver’s RiNo Arts District. You get a designated member shelf, studio equipment, 22 dipping glazes, all bisque firing always free, and all glaze firing free through December 31, 2026 (after that: 500 cubic inches free each month, roughly 10 pieces; overage $0.04 per cubic inch)!

What is Extended Founding?

Your shelf in the arts district. Extended Founding is Claya’s public studio membership at $140/month in Denver’s RiNo Arts District. You get a designated member shelf, studio equipment, 22 dipping glazes, all bisque firing always free, and all glaze firing free through December 31, 2026 (after that: 500 cubic inches free each month, roughly 10 pieces; overage $0.04 per cubic inch)!

How do I start?

Check out online, then come in as soon as you can. We’d love to welcome you the same day! If another time works better, just email us and we’ll set one up. When you arrive we’ll go through the member agreement, get you a shelf and keycode, and show you around.

Retail Studio Hours (agreement & keycode): Monday, Thursday, Friday 10:00 AM–6:00 PM; Saturday 10:00 AM–6:00 PM; Sunday or any day by appointment. Or email us for a good time.

Buy Extended Founding: $140/month

What’s included?

A designated shelf (~48" × 18" × 12"), wheels and studio tools, 22+ dipping glazes plus underglazes, all bisque firing always free, all glaze firing free through December 31, 2026 (after that: 500 cubic inches free each month, roughly 10 pieces; overage $0.04 per cubic inch).

How does glaze firing billing work?

All glaze firing is free through December 31, 2026. After that, members get 500 cubic inches of glaze firing free each calendar month (roughly 10 pieces); overage is $0.04 per cubic inch. Bisque firing stays free.

What’s required?

We require at least one beginner class (or equivalent experience) before membership, so you’re comfortable working independently. Learn the wheel, then keep going: classes and workshops first, then your shelf.

Shelf size

Each member receives one designated shelf, approximately 48" long × 18" wide × 12" tall (at least 6 cubic feet) for work in progress and tools.

Glaze firing

All glaze firing is free through December 31, 2026. After that, members get 500 cubic inches free each month (roughly 10 pieces); overage is $0.04 per cubic inch. Bisque firing is always free.

Glazes

Members have access to at least 22 dipping glazes plus a ROYGBIV palette of underglazes.

Top Shelf add-on

Top Shelf: No Height Limit is $15/month, capped at 20 members. Built for taller work: vases, urns, and larger sculptural pieces. Learn more →

Clay bodies

Claya fires primarily in electric kilns to Cone 5/6. Rocky Mountain Clay BMX Cone 6: 25 lb ($21) and other studio clay bodies are available at member rates. Outside clay bodies or glazes must be approved in advance for kiln compatibility. Browse clay bodies, glazes, and tools for pickup at the studio.

Membership rates

Extended Founding is $140/month, billed monthly, with a 2-month minimum.

Billing & cancellation

Monthly memberships renew automatically on the same calendar day each month until you cancel.

2-month minimum: billing continues through the end of month 2 even if you cancel earlier.

To cancel: visit clayastudios.com/pages/cancel-membership. No notice period required. Studio access continues through the end of your current billing period.

Still have questions?

Email info@clayastudios.com or stop by during Retail Studio Hours. Come make in RiNo at 3440 Walnut Street.