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Prairie Arts Center

The goal of Open Studio is for students to work freely on their own projects within a flexible schedule. Open Studio is open to students who have completed Wheel 1 or Handbuilding. During these hours, students may come in and work. This is not a led class, but a working studio where questions can be addressed to instructors and peers. We hope to create an environment where students can experiment and get creative while having a community of support!

Times and dates are subject to change. Students can come to any or all time slots. Please
note to have your space cleaned up by 8pm as the center closes at 8pm.  Students who have completed an introductory class may participate in Open Studio. Open Studio participants pay a monthly fee of $85, which includes the use of half a baker's rack to store their items. They may also pay an additional $10.00 monthly for a locker, if available. The monthly studio rate includes access on Monday evenings from 6 PM to 8 PM. If you are no longer participating in the monthly open studio, please ensure your shelf and locker are cleaned out by the  5th of the following month, or you will be charged for that month. All shelves and lockers will be cleaned out after the 15th. Any items left
behind will become the property of the studio.

No outside clay, bisque, or glazed pieces are allowed, nor do we allow clay to be taken
out of the studio and brought back in to fire, etc. This is very important as damage to equipment can occur.

Please refer back to the Student Information sheet on cleaning policies.

Open Studio hours:
Mondays, 6:00-9:00
Tuesdays, 12:30pm -8:00 PM
Wednesdays, 12:30pm - 8:00 PM
Thursdays, 12:30pm - 8:00 PM
Fridays, 10:30am - 3:30pm
Saturdays, 10:30am - 3:30pm

Sunday, November 1st & 15th, 10am - 3pm

RAKU Firing - November 7th  starting at 10:30am!  Free for open studio members

CLOSED the entire week of Thanksgiving. November 22nd - 29th 

*Please be aware of these additional classes:

November Studio Fee $75.00 monthly, plus the cost of clay.

Ages 15+

Clay is not provided but may be purchased for $1.50 a pound (sold in 25 lbs bags). Students will need to bring their own hairdryer, towel, and tools. We do provide studio glazes made by instructors. No outside clay will be allowed. If bringing in commercial glazes, they need to be cone 5 and an instructor or PAC staff will need to sign off before using.

Please refer to the Student Information Sheet for more details.