Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Local Pottery Studio for Classes & Art
Feet Of Clay Pottery is a cooperatively run pottery studio that has provided a welcoming creative space for ceramic artists and potters since 1974. Our mission is to foster artistic growth through accessible classes, studio memberships, and community events. With over 50 years of collective experience, our team of skilled instructors and artists supports both beginners and experienced potters in developing their craft. We maintain a fully equipped studio offering wheel-throwing, hand-building, and glazing facilities alongside structured educational programs.Our commitment to quality instruction and community engagement has made us a trusted resource for Brookline's arts community. We emphasize personalized attention through small class sizes and flexible membership options that include 24-hour studio access. Through annual art shows, free public events, and partnerships with local cultural organizations, we actively contribute to the region's creative ecosystem. Our transparent policies and consistent operational standards demonstrate our dedication to customer satisfaction and professional integrity.
Services
Pottery Classes
Studio Memberships
Art Exhibitions
Gift Certificates
Artist Showcases
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- We offer pottery instruction since 1974 with experienced instructors
- Our studio features 24-hour access for registered members
- We host free community hand-building events monthly
- Small class sizes ensure personalized instruction for all skill levels
- Annual art exhibitions showcase 30+ local ceramic artists
What people say
Exceptional instructors
Creative community
Well-equipped studio
Great learning environment
Wonderful art shows
Services
Pottery Classes
We offer structured pottery classes for adults and children with expert instructors. Our curriculum covers wheel-throwing, hand-building, and glazing techniques. Classes include all materials and firing with options ranging from single sessions to multi-week courses.
Studio Memberships
Members receive 24-hour access to our fully equipped pottery studio. Membership includes use of wheels, tools, glazing facilities, and workspaces. This service supports independent artists needing regular studio time for personal projects.
Art Exhibitions
We host biannual art exhibitions featuring works from 30+ local ceramic artists. These events showcase functional and sculptural pieces, providing community exposure to diverse pottery styles and techniques in a gallery setting.
Kids Programs
Our youth pottery classes teach wheel-throwing fundamentals to ages 8-14. Instructors provide personalized guidance while encouraging creative independence. Programs include all materials and firing with options for both beginners and experienced young artists.
Community Events
We offer free monthly hand-building workshops and special pottery events for the community. These sessions provide accessible introduction to ceramics with expert instruction, fostering local creative engagement through Brookline's cultural initiatives.
People
Kat Keenan
Studio Manager
With over 3 years of teaching experience, Kat specializes in youth pottery instruction and community engagement. She manages studio operations and leads Brookline's free third Thursday hand-building events.
Abby Visco
Instructor
Abby teaches both adult and children's classes with expertise in wheel-throwing techniques. She contributes to curriculum development and leads special workshops including the popular Friday Wheel sessions.
Tim Wallace
Instructor
Tim provides instruction in advanced pottery techniques while maintaining his own studio practice. He has taught multi-session adult classes focusing on both functional and sculptural ceramic forms.
Christine Shadic
Instructor
Christine offers specialized instruction in complex pottery forms and surface treatments. She has developed curriculum for intermediate-level courses and contributes to studio artist showcases.
Michelle Stolzoff
Instructor
Michelle teaches foundational pottery skills while supporting students' individual creative projects. She has developed programs for both adult learners and youth participants in the studio's educational offerings.
Questions
What pottery classes do you offer for beginners?
We offer adult multi-session classes, Clay Sampler workshops, and Friday Wheel sessions for beginners. Kids classes start at age 8 with both wheel-throwing and hand-building instruction.
How can I access the studio outside class times?
Studio memberships provide 24-hour access to our facilities including wheels, glazing equipment, and workspaces for independent pottery projects.
Are there free community pottery events?
Yes! Join our free hand-building workshops every Third Thursday from 6:30-8:15pm, part of Brookline's Art in the Village program.
Can I purchase gift certificates?
Gift certificates are available for classes, memberships, and studio time. Visit our website to purchase online or contact the studio for assistance.
What happens to my pottery after class?
Finished pieces are fired and available for pickup within 2-4 weeks. Pick up times align with class hours Monday-Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.
Do you offer make-up classes for missed sessions?
Registered students may use our make-up system for missed classes with 48-hour notice. One make-up session per course is permitted through our shared schedule system.
