Dew Claw Studios

I love this place! Everyone is so helpful and I have fun and made new friends of all ages and experience levels. If you don’t know something just ask anyone. If you see something awesome and you want to try it just ask. I find its great stress relief and with our pot luck today I really got to know some people. I’m only eight or ten weeks in now and haven’t looked back. If you’re an artist with laser focus or someone that wants to be social this is the place! We also have two awesome dogs that add to the atmosphere. Cheesy and butter (I guess they like dairy products) which is great for a dog lover like me. They are not around all the time but really helpful and supportive people are. I am the LEAST artistic person but they helped me make cool stuff. I am happy this place is within walking distance to my house! Give it a try. You won’t regret it.

helpful encouraging instruction for the beginning wheel throwing class i took. it does take some time to get your work glazed since they try to be economical about firing up the kilns, but they also won’t slam the door in your face either after your session’s classes are done, giving a clumsy potter such as me time time to finish up half worked on pots. i’ll probably book some time for privates in the future.

I really enjoyed my classes last year at Dew Claw. John was very encouraging and it was a very laid back atmosphere. My only issue was a big one — it took forever to get anything the class members made bisqued and glazed. If you set something up to be put in the kiln one week it sometimes took 3 weeks or more to get back, then it took weeks more to get back after it was glazed. One woman I took the class with went back week after week once the class was over and was told «it will be back as soon as possible». Not great considering these classes run over $ 200! I’ll try another studio next time.

Since becoming a member at Dew Claw, I have enjoyed a fantastic studio environment with a friendly group of fellow potters. The owners, John and Chris, are very knowledgeable and helpful regarding techniques and materials. I would highly recommend!