Mesa
Mesa is open for members, community open studio, and classes! Drop by and check out the new space. Open Wednesay 2-7pm and Saturdays 12-5pm.
Located: 943 S Gilbert Rd Ste 102, Mesa AZ 85204
Member Pricing:
Mainstay
Access hours: Unlimited
Founding Member Cost: $229/month
Enthusiast
Access hours: 10
Founding Member Cost: $139/month
What’s included in your member tour:
We’ll walk you through the studio, including our wheel and handbuilding areas, glazing, tools, storage and firing process. We’ll explain how our 24hr Pottery Memberships work, studio access, membership options and the basics of using the space independently. You’ll have time to ask questions, talk through your ceramics experience, and we’ll help determine your best next step—whether that’s starting a membership or enrolling in a class or Bootcamp to get you membership-ready.
Upcoming
Everyone : Haunted House Creating
Create a one-of-a-kind haunted house together! In this collaborative handbuilding class, up to four people can work together on one haunted house, making it a fun project for families, friends, or groups.
Everyone : Pumpkin & Ghost Creating
Get into the spooky spirit with Haunted Handbuilding: Pumpkins & Ghosts! Learn handbuilding techniques while creating your choice of pumpkins, ghosts, or one of each. Includes 2 fall creations.
Everyone : Fall Trays
Celebrate the season by creating your own handmade fall tray! Students will use clay slabs to design an assortment of fall-inspired shapes and styles.
Family: Handmade Paint Palette & Brush Cup Set
Create a custom paint palette and brush cup set with your favorite people—then use it for years to come!
Handbuilding: Form + Function
Learn the foundations of ceramic hand building as you create functional and sculptural clay pieces using pinch, coil, and slab techniques in this welcoming six-week course for beginners
Surface Design & Decoration
Explore texture, pattern, slips, underglazes, and glazing techniques as you transform functional pottery into richly layered ceramic artwork in this creative six-week surface design course
Human Face Sculpting
Slow down and discover the art of sculpting the human face as you learn facial anatomy, expression, and ceramic sculpture techniques in this immersive six-week course
Member Workshop: Glaze Lab
Members-only glaze lab with guided practice on our studio glazes. Bring 4+ bisque pieces, learn dip and brush techniques, and get one-on-one feedback. Beginners and experienced potters welcome.
Pottery Combo Workshop: Wheel & Hand-Building
Discover both core techniques in one fast paced and fun class. Perfect for family outings, date nights, or time with friends.
Introduction to Wheel Throwing
Learn the wheel from the ground up with demos, guided practice, and supportive coaching. No experience required. Tools and materials included.
Ceramic Bootcamp: Two day workshop
Learn the essentials to start confidently in ceramics or prepare for membership at Sol City Clay.
Ceramic Bootcamp: One Day Workshop
Learn the essentials to start confidently in ceramics or get ready for a Sol City membership.
Ceramics Foundations: Wheel + Handbuilding
A six-week beginner course covering wheel work, hand-building, trimming, surface design, add-ons, and glazing