Clay Moment

A Unique Unguided Session of Creative Exploration (Previously referred to as Open Clay, Sphere Session)

What will you craft from a sphere of the earth?

We created this offering as a little sanctuary of creative play openly accessible to the community. This experience comes with everything you need to create something unique out of clay, ideal for moments of solace or communal creativity. People often choose Clay Moment as a peaceful retreat, a fun activity with friends, or a meaningful way to create lasting memories. 

Bonus: If you cherish what you make, it could last for a thousand years—turning fleeting moments into enduring artifacts.

You are handed a ball of clay and with a variety of studio tools at your disposal, settle in to create and play. Engage with the clay using your hands to pinch, push, poke, and press it into your creation. Whether you’re shaping a whimsical figure or a functional piece, the clay is yours to transform.

If you are a beginner and results-oriented, attending a sphere-based workshop before experiencing a Mud Moment could be beneficial to acquire some techniques. However, a prerequisite isn’t required. Guests are encouraged to come in, read the instructions thoroughly, and embrace the discovery of playing with clay, even if you end up with adorably wonky treasures. There is no formal instruction, but following directions and respecting the space are crucial to ensure the survival of your work through the kiln process.

Looking for more flexibility or wish to dive deeper into pottery? Consider joining our six-week hand building series and explore the benefits of becoming a member.

What’s included?

  • 90 minutes self guided in our classroom

  • complimentary tea

  • a 500 mg sphere of clay

  • short info guide

  • the option to create 1-3 pieces from the clay

  • firing and glazing of your work

Notice This is a unguided hand building only offering and there is no access to wheels.

Reminders!

Brief guidelines will be provided to encourage the survival of your work through the firing process, it is important that you read through our short guide after arriving. This is not a class, but a space for you to explore your creative and play. Check out our workshops for more hands on help! 
No Refunds.

Classroom Etiquette and Policy:

Please respect our communal creative space.

This is a shared space for connection and creativity. Light conversation is welcome, but keep noise to a respectful level. Please step outside for phone calls or digital alerts, and refrain from offering unsolicited advice.

Firing and pick up

You leave all the glazing and firing to us. Participant will choose from our current glaze options at the time of creation and each piece will get a full dip into the glaze. Turn around time is usually about 3 weeks but can be up to 6. We blast our mailing list and socials whenever we fire explaining what is ready for pick up, pick up walk in’s are available during open clay hours. We post our schedule every month.

Kids

Although this space was built with adults in mind, children are welcome to be registered for Mud Moment up to the parents discretion of their attention and motor skills. They should have the ability to respect the peaceful creative space and be careful with tools. 10 years old is the suggested youngest age limit, but this may vary from child to child. They must be accompanied by a participating adult and all members of the party must register.