Hickory Clay is a pottery studio designed around clay. Every inch of the layout focuses on the process of ceramics and how clay travels through the studio. Wheel throwers have ample space to focus and breathe, handbuilders have a dedicated area with bright ceiling lighting, and glazing feels like a laboratory tucked inside a treehouse.

MATERIAL PALETTE

The palette is white washed and airy. Hardwood floors are white washed and offset by concrete accents. Worktables are simple parsons tables constructed of plywood with impervious tops. Materials are honest and solid. Exposed wood beams of richly toned redwood offset the light palette.

NATURAL LIGHT

The studio is bathed in sunlight from all directions. The generous clerestory runs above the entire space and casts light into the double-height wheel area and the glazing area. Operable windows bring in fresh air.

DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

We designed and built the space ourselves. Every inch is designed around the path that clay takes through the studio. It was a labor of love. We hauled 10,000lbs of debris, installed all new plumbing and electrical, and refinished the floors. We designed our worktables to have cutting board work tops and our cubbies to be a beautiful maple plywood. We’re proud of our space and want you to enjoy using it.

VISIT

Drop by anytime we’re open to see what we’re up to. We offer tours to prospective members on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month at 1pm, or email to coordinate a separate time.

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