FAQs

OPEN STUDIO

How does Open Studio work? Do you offer memberships?

  • Instead of a membership system, our Open Studios sessions are walk-in, independent studio times with a $10/hr rate + $1 per pound of studio clay used. The hourly rate covers firings and use of studio glazes. Students may practice skills, continue working on projects, and enjoy our friendly, community atmosphere while creating. To use the wheels, prior experience is required.

  • Open Studio Times:

    • Sundays 6-8pm

    • Wednesdays 6-8pm (adults only)

    • Thursdays 10am-12pm & 6-8pm (adults only)

    • Saturdays 12-5pm

  • We do not teach beginner wheel lessons during Open Studio. Wheels are reserved for current students and those with prior experience. If you have previous wheel experience outside of our studio, please email epicclaystudio@buildwyco.org to inquire. Additionally, we cannot accommodate large batches or production pottery, as we are a small, beginner-focused studio.

  • No experience required for hand building. New walk-in students will be given a brief studio tour and hand building demo to get started.

  • For groups larger than 3 people, email to inquire about availability.

PRIVATE GROUP CLASSES

Do you offer private group classes?

Yes! We enjoy hosting groups (5-15 people) for birthdays, bachelorette parties, team building activities, and friend groups. We have limited availability, however, so inquire at least 4-8 weeks ahead of time! To inquire about upcoming availability, please email epicclaystudio@buildwyco.org with the following info:

  • occasion & desired class type/project

  • number of people in your group (max 8 for wheel, max 15 for hand building)

  • several days and times that would work for your group

Our private group classes are usually 1.5 hours long, and our rate is $45/adult and $25/child (ages 5-17).

CLASSES

When to arrive? What to wear?

Please arrive 5 minutes before class begins. Wear clothes that can get messy, although the majority of our clay and glazes wash out with water just fine. We recommend tying long hair back and having short nails if possible.

Where should I park?

There is free parking along the street in front of EPIC. We also have a small parking lot on the corner of the block (6th & Barnett), and students are welcome to park there. After 5pm, the UG parking lot across the street is also free.

When can I pick up my pottery?

Pieces are ready to pick up one month after class. We will hold pots for 2 months after that. Pick up times:

  • Sundays 6-8pm

  • Wednesdays 1-8pm

  • Thursdays 10am-12pm & 6-8pm

  • Saturdays 12-5pm

Can I get on the waitlist for a specific class?

Yes! If a class is full, click to see the class details. Instead of the “add to cart” button, you’ll see a spot to enter your email. We’ll notify anyone on that waitlist if a spot opens up.

Refund policy:

If you need to cancel your (or your child's) registration, please email the studio to let us know as soon as possible. We can give full refunds for cancellations up to 48 hours before the class starts. We can give a 50% refund for cancellations up to 24 hours before the class. We cannot rebook your session to a different date, as our space is limited in each class and we don't want to accidentally over book a class. As a nonprofit program, we are not able to give refunds for cancellations on the day of (or after) the class.

When do you post new classes?

New classes are posted every three months, around one month before the next quarter beings. To receive a notification, sign up for our newsletter!

Do I have to bring a date to your Date Night class? Is BYOB allowed?

No date needed — people often bring a friend, relative, or coworker instead! Date Night participants must be 18+.

Yes, you may bring a beverage of your choice to our Date Night, Happy Hour, and private classes. We do not serve or sell alcohol.

STUDIO

Do you rent kiln space?

Occasionally for small batches, yes. We charge by the shelf. Please email epicclaystudio@buildwyco.org with your specific request.

Accessibility

  • Parking: There are short ramps leading up to our front entrances. We have an accessible parking space directly in front, with a ramp up to the sidewalk.

  • Restrooms: Our bathrooms are wheel-chair accessible, single user, and gender neutral. Lots of space to change clothes, if you’ve come straight from work!

  • Health: Our safety station includes a first aid kit, hand sanitizer, and free N95 masks of varying sizes. We keep a HEPA filter running in the studio at all times.

  • Staff: Our instructions are always willing to accommodate when possible! To request accommodations beforehand, email Rachel at epicclaystudio@buildwyco.org