We are Equipped for hand-built or wheel-thrown pottery
Studios are available during open hours except for times when there are scheduled pottery classes. On those evenings, the studio closes 1 hour before class starts, so the instructor and staff have time to prep the space. You can check out the Studio Availability Calendar at the bottom of the Open Studios page for daily availability. This schedule is subject to change without notice. Feel free to give us a call at 515-294-0970 during open hours if you want to confirm studio hours for that day.
Equipment
8 Electric Wheels
Slab Roller
Clay Extruder
Hand Tools
Kilns (Fired by Workspace Staff Only)
Supplies
Clay pricing includes firing and glazing fees
New clay is $14 for 5 pounds (minimum)
Recycled clay is $11 for 5 pounds (minimum)
Some hand tools are available for sale.
Cone 6 glazes
Extras
Aprons & towels
Lockers to store your clay for $5 per month
Shared space for drying pots
Kiln Firings
The Workspace fires kilns regularly for both bisque and glaze. Please check the schedule posted by the kiln or give us a call at 515.294.0970.
The Fine Print
Studios are open to ages 18+. Only Workspace clay may be used in our studios and fired in our kilns. For the safety of you and our equipment, this is non-negotiable. Studios are cleaned at the end of each semester, and abandoned pottery will be donated to Art Mart.