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.
