Denver Pottery Studio • RiNo Arts District • 3440 Walnut St
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, student Open Studio is how enrolled makers practice between lessons: enrolled students can come by the studio three days per week.
Students: during your course
Come any of the below times.
Monday
10am–6pm
Thursday
10am–6pm
Friday
10am–6pm
Saturday
10am–6pm
Members: keycode access
Studio members get independent access with their own keycode, a personal shelf, and full studio use after the in-person agreement + keycode setup.
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, student Open Studio is how enrolled makers practice between lessons, and membership is how you get independent keycode access.
Claya 3440 Walnut Street Denver, CO 80205 (720) 288-4036
Listed Open Studio times are for enrolled Claya students during their course. Come any of those times: Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays 10am–6pm. Members have separate keycode access.
When is Open Studio?
Student Open Studio runs during listed hours with staff on hand.
Do I need to reserve a spot?
No need. Come during any of the listed Open Studio hours during your course and find an open wheel or table.
What's included during Open Studio?
We provide 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 available for purchase on the shelf near the aprons.
Is clay included during Open Studio?
Your class includes clay for class. During Open Studio, clay is available for purchase on the shelf near the aprons.
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.
Can I drop in without taking a class or being a member?
Not for Open Studio practice. Listed times are for enrolled students. Membership is the route to independent keycode access. During Retail Studio Hours you can walk in and talk with staff about classes or membership.
Where is Claya located?
Claya is located at 3440 Walnut Street in Denver's RiNo Arts District.
How do I get started?
Enroll in a pottery class or choose membership for keycode access. We would love to meet you!
