Welcome Clay & Community - A Pottery Studio Built For You
When founder Sean Kelly opened The Clay Corner in 2017, he wanted to share the craft he'd fallen in love with and make it available to anyone in Seattle who was curious.
What started as a small studio has grown into Seattle's largest community pottery studio, spanning 10,000 square feet across two buildings in Fremont and serving over 300 members. Our core belief remains the same: creativity should be accessible to everyone. That's why we proudly offer scholarships and pay-scale memberships to ensure our studio is open to all.
What Makes The Clay Corner Different
Most studios hand you a seat and a schedule. We do it differently.
Choose Your Path
Whether you want to throw on a wheel or build by hand, we have a path for you, and instructors who'll meet you exactly where you are.
Wheel Throwing
Learn to shape clay on a spinning wheel to create timeless forms like mugs, bowls, and vases. We offer guidance for all skill levels, from centering for the first time to throwing complex shapes.
Hand Building
Discover the freedom of building with your hands and simple tools. Using slab, coil, and pinch techniques, you can create sculptural and functional pieces without ever touching a wheel. All levels are welcome.
New to Pottery? You're in the Right Place.
Absolutely no experience is needed to start your journey at our Seattle art studio. Our classes are designed to be flexible and tailored to you. Simply tell your instructor what you want to work on, and they will guide you.
For those wanting to dip their toes in the water, our weekend intro classes are the perfect start and do not require a membership. Expect your first day to be simple: just show up, chat with your instructor about your goals, and begin creating.
STUDIO MEMBERSHIP
Become a Member
Membership is your all-access pass to our clay studio. For $350 per month with a minimum 2 months plus WA state tax (10.55%), you get the keys to our creative kingdom. New members purchase their first two months to get fully immersed, and can cancel or pause with just 3 weeks' notice-no long-term lock-in.
We are committed to making ceramics accessible. Scholarships and pay-scale memberships are available because we believe cost should never be a barrier between wanting to learn and actually learning.
$350/mo
+WA tax
Clay is sold in-studio separately for $18-$30 per 25 lb bag.
Two Studios, One Community
Our Seattle ceramics community thrives across two unique locations in Fremont. Members have full access to both buildings; they are right next to each other.
*Our storefront is open to the public for supplies, and everyone is welcome at our Friday Open House. Join us every Friday from 6:00 to 8:30 pm for a community clay night. We also host seasonal fundraiser sales where 100% of proceeds go to local causes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find a ceramics studio in Seattle?
The Clay Corner is a community ceramics studio in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood-open 8 am - 11 pm daily, 7 days a week. We have two studio buildings totalling 10,000 sq ft at 4365 6th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107. Whether you're looking to take classes, practice independently, or just see what pottery is about, you're welcome here.
Is The Clay Corner open to all skill levels?
Yes. The Clay Corner is Seattle's largest community pottery studio and welcomes everyone from complete beginners to experienced potters. Classes are capped at 5 students and instruction is tailored to each person individually-there's no prerequisite, no skill test, no rigid curriculum. You tell your instructor what you're working on, and the class builds around that.
Can I visit the studio without a membership?
Yes. Our Friday Open House runs every Friday, 6 – 8:30 pm, and is open to everyone-no membership required. Our supply store is also open to the public Monday to Friday, 12 - 9 pm, Saturday and Sunday, 10 am–6 pm.
What's the difference between wheel throwing and hand building?
Wheel throwing uses a spinning pottery wheel to shape clay into vessels. You center the clay, open it, and pull up the walls with your hands and water. Hand building uses your hands and tools-slab, coil, and pinch techniques-to build forms without a wheel. Both are taught at The Clay Corner, and many members practice both. Neither is harder than the other; they're just different ways of working with clay.
How much does a pottery studio membership cost in Seattle?
Membership at The Clay Corner is $350 per month with a minimum of 2-month blocks plus WA state tax (10.55%). Members purchase in 2-month blocks and can cancel or pause with 3 weeks' notice. Everything is included-unlimited classes, tools, glaze, bisque, and glaze firings. The only extra cost is clay, sold in-studio at $18 – $30 per 25 lb bag. Scholarships and pay-scale memberships are also available-we never want cost to be a barrier to learning.
Do you offer pottery classes for kids?
Classes at The Clay Corner are open to teens and adults aged 14 and up. We don't currently offer children's classes-the open studio environment works best for students who can practice and focus independently. If you have a teenager who's interested in pottery classes in Seattle, they're absolutely welcome.
