Finding Places to make pots
Classes, Open Studios, Co-ops
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Open Studio
Co-Operative Studio Space
This would be a member owned and operated studio facility, with shared workspace and/or cubicles, wheels, kilns, shelving, sinks, etc., and agreed upon terms, conditions, and fees set by the members. The terms would establish the use of the space and the financial responsibility of the members. The co-op would typically rent a commercial or industrial space.
At present there is no such co-op in Pittsburgh, however, as Fireborn Studios reduces or eliminates classes there are lots of former students who are prime candidates for setting up a co-op. At this moment (March-April of 2025) Fireborn is attempting to facilitating the formation of such a co-op. Fireborn would like to see Clay Pittsburgh become an active supporter and facilitator of this effort endeavor.
Possible space for rent
- Eberle Studios
- 7800 Susquehanna Street, This is a very large industrial building located within a former Westinghouse factory in the heart of the Homewood neighborhood, the available spaces have great features for a variety of small businesses or creative practices ranging from craft manufacturing to a painting studio. Rental Info
- Radient Hall rents small studio spaces for individual artists.
- I am a beginner hand builder with studio space, kiln and slab roller, etc.I am looking for two more hand builders to share my studio. Sorry, but I do not want to add wheel throwing to my studio.At present I have invited a few other fellow beginners to join me. I still have space for one or 2 more. I am hoping to add another hand builder with more experience to join our group to share their knowledge.I have large work room and a separate kiln building.I would want to meet with this person or persons to determine if they would be a good fit for our group. Do you know anyone who might be interested?Their cost would just be the cost of their share of materials (unless they bring their own) and a small firing fee just to cover my costs. Not trying to make money, just knowledges and hopefully friends.I am located in Churchill, 1 mile from Monroeville, on the side closest to Pittsburgh.RegardsGayla VandenBoschePhone 540-878-8274