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 facilitate 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 five story 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. At least our pottery studios are located there.
- Radiant Hall rents small studio spaces for individual artists. Studios do not have doors.
Studio for rent on North Side
Rare opportunity for shared rental time in a fully functional pottery studio near downtown Pittsburgh, PA. This opportunity is perfect for makers with basic to advanced clay skills who desire a private, quiet, home studio environment.
All people from all backgrounds are welcome. This is a safe space.
INCLUDES:
– 2 electric pottery wheels (Brent and Clay Boss)
– 1 outdoor kick wheel
– 10 cu.ft. L&L computerized electric kiln
– Full assortment of kiln shelves and posts
– Dirty Girls bat system with 24 inserts
– Additional bats up to 20″ in diameter
– Giffin Grip and silicone trimming pads
– Selection of GR pottery forms
– Large collection of pottery tools & ware boards
– Heat gun and banding wheel
– Bluetooth speaker and camera tripod
– Throwing mirror and large whiteboard
– Ample shelf space
– Wedging table
– Reclaim area
– Natural light and great view of Pittsburgh hills
COST: $250/month includes access to everything noted above plus cone 06 and 6 kiln firings. Bring your own mid-range clay and glazes. Those who help with clay recycling get to keep half of the finished clay. Clay bodies include porcelain, white stoneware, and red clay from Standard Clay.
PLEASE NOTE: Studio is on the 3rd floor, so students must be able to climb stairs and transport their wares from the studio to the firing shed outside. There is one beloved studio cat named Daisy, though if you are allergic, she can be closed out of the studio.
Studio times will be scheduled in 3 hour blocks daily between 11 am and 8 pm to coincide with the owner’s schedule. Please message or call Leslie Green Guilbault with interest or questions.
For more information, please see www.LGGCreativeArt.com
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