Denver Pottery Studio • RiNo Arts District • 3440 Walnut St
Enrolled students at Claya can come any of those times during Open Studio hours — Saturdays 12–8pm, Mondays 10am–2pm, Mondays 5–9pm, and Thursdays 10am–5pm — to keep working on their pieces and build skills between classes.
Open Studio Access Windows
Open Studio runs during listed hours, with a staff member on hand. Students can come any of those times during Open Studio hours — Saturdays 12–8pm, Mondays 10am–2pm, Mondays 5–9pm, and Thursdays 10am–5pm.
Saturday
Come any of those times
Window12–8pm
Monday
Morning
Window10am–2pm
Monday
Evening
Window5–9pm
Thursday
Come any of those times
Window10am–5pm
These are student hours, not public studio hours. Staff is on hand during every block.
Note: schedules may shift for special workshops or holidays. For independent access with your own keycode, see studio membership .
Visit Claya in RiNo
Claya is a modern pottery studio in Denver’s River North (RiNo) Arts District, near downtown. If you’re searching for an open pottery studio in Denver, Open Studio time is how students practice consistently between lessons.
Claya 3440 Walnut Street Denver, CO 80205 720-288-4036
Open Studio is for enrolled Claya students, who can come during published Open Studio hours: students can come any of those times during Open Studio hours — Saturdays 12–8pm, Mondays 10am–2pm, Mondays 5–9pm, and Thursdays 10am–5pm.
When is Open Studio?
Open Studio is for enrolled students, not the public. It runs during listed Open Studio hours with staff on hand. Students can come any of those times during Open Studio hours — Saturdays 12–8pm, Mondays 10am–2pm, Mondays 5–9pm, and Thursdays 10am–5pm.
Do I need to reserve a spot?
No need. Come during any of the listed Open Studio hours during your course, check in with the staff member on duty, and find an open wheel or table.
What's included during Open Studio?
Pottery wheels and handbuilding tables, shared tools (ribs, trimming tools, bats, sponges, wires), studio glazes, student shelving for work in progress, and firing for work that follows our studio guidelines. Clay is provided: we stock Rocky Mountain BMX and Claya's House Clay for student use.
Can I use my class clay during Open Studio?
Yes, and you won't need to buy any. We keep the studio stocked with Rocky Mountain BMX and Claya's House Clay for students to use, in class and during Open Studio alike.
What should I bring?
Tools, aprons, and towels are all provided, so you can come empty-handed. Just wear closed-toed shoes and clothes you don't mind getting messy.
Can beginners use Open Studio?
Absolutely, it's built for all levels, especially beginners. Repetition on the pottery wheel can be really helpful and fun. Open Studio is a great time to experiment, practice, and try new techniques.
Can I drop in without taking a class or being a member?
Not at this time. Open Studio is for enrolled students, and membership is the route to independent studio access.
Where is Claya located?
Claya is located at 3440 Walnut Street in Denver's RiNo Arts District.
