Open Pottery Studio
Read the information below to learn more and register online.
Unleash your creativity in our new open pottery studio! Opens in May 2026.
What is it?
Our Open Pottery Studio is located in the basement of the Acanthus Gallery. It will be an open space for potters to work on their pottery creations, whenever they are able to drop in during operating hours. Potters will be given clay and glazes to use, as well as access to all our studio tools. We want your creativity to shine, and for you to have the ability to make some beautiful pieces!
This is not a pottery class, and there are no instructors in our Open Studio - this is a place where potters can get creative in their own time and practice what they have learned in pottery classes. For this reason, we require participants to have at least some prior pottery experience to register.
Interested, but new to clay? Send us an email at acanthusgallery@gmail.com so we can plan a slab intro workshop.
Schedule
For the month of May, the Open Studio will be open two days a week: Mondays and Wednesdays. This will be during the normal operating hours of the Gallery, as well as for a few hours in the evening. At least one Gallery attendant will be present during these times if you require assistance or have any questions.
• Mondays: 10:00am - 4:00pm; 6:00pm - 9:00pm
• Wednesdays: 10:00am - 4:00pm; 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Galerie Acanthus Gallery – 136 Church Street, Grand Falls, NB (enter by side door)
Fee: $158
What's included:
• 12 hours of access to the Open Studio for the month
• 10 kg of clay
‣ An additional 10 kg of clay can be purchased for $38 extra
• Use of studio tools (slab roller, pin roller, banding wheel, etc.)
• Glazes
• Bisque and glaze firings (these are done by Gallery attendants outside of Open Studio hours)
‣ Maximum number of pieces per firing cycle: 3 mid-sized pieces
• 2 square feet of shelf space in the studio
Open Studio guidelines
By registering, you acknowledge and agree to follow these guidelines.
Refund policy: If you have not used any of your 12 hours of studio access, a full refund can be arranged.
Experienced potters only:
This is not a pottery class. Because there are no instructors in our Open Studio, participants need to have at least some pottery experience to register. If you have taken a pottery class at the Gallery before, you qualify for registration. Experience from outside the Gallery is also sufficient, so long as you can demonstrate basic pottery skills.
Want to try it out but have no experience? Send us an email at acanthusgallery@gmail.com so we can plan a slab intro workshop.
Cleaning up:
Clean-up is mandatory in the Open Studio. You must thoroughly clean your work station after you are done. If you are staying until the Open Studio closes (4:00pm in the day; 9:00pm in the evening), clean-up must start at least 20 minutes before closing time.
Use of hours:
For the month, you have 12 hours of access to the Open Studio, whenever you decide to drop by. There will be a sign-in/sign-out sheet at the studio to track your hours.
Unused hours do not carry over to the next month: you must use them all before the end of the month that you paid for.
Non-transferability:
Your pass to the Open Studio is yours and yours only—it is not to be transferred to anyone else. Someone else cannot use the studio on your behalf.
Size of pieces:
Be mindful of the size of your pieces. The maximum size for any piece is 12 inches in width and 12 inches in height. Consult us if you wish to make a larger piece, we will try to be as accommodating as possible.
Outcome of pieces:
Pottery has a mind of its own, and pieces may not turn out as expected. They may warp, crack, or break during kiln firings. The Gallery is not liable if this happens. Gallery attendants also reserve the right not to fire pieces that are deemed unsafe for the kiln.
Register
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You can also register in person at the Acanthus Gallery.
136 Church St, Grand Falls, NB