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 Featured Artist: 

 Malgorzata Mosiek 

Preview the Fall Catalog here! Classes open for registration August 4th at 10 am!

Find inspiration and resources in the company of other artists with our open studio and approved access programs.

Open studios do not include instruction. They are monitored sessions, offered on a pay-as-you go basis. Please review the description for each type of studio below and see the updated calendar at the bottom of the page.


APPROVED ACCESS POTTERY

Experienced potters may throw or hand-build at their own pace in a communal studio environment.

No instruction will be given. In order to maintain a productive and safe studio, interested potters must meet the requirements listed in the handbook and be approved by the Pottery Supervisor.

Clay and glazes are sold exclusively through the studio. Outside materials are prohibited. Please note that our kiln is not for rent. We will not fire anything that did not originate in our studio.

The waitlist for AAP is currently CLOSED.

Please see the AAP Handbook for approval requirements, studio policies, and fee schedule.

SCHEDULE:

Tuesday Evenings: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Thursday Mornings: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Please note: Thursday morning pottery will be scheduled 10:30 am - 1:30 pm starting 6/23 through 8/8.

REGISTER BELOW:
Approved members only. 
Registration enabled one week in advance.


PAINTING, PASTELS, AND MORE!

All mediums welcome!

We invite you to join this informal gathering of artists. Bring subject matter and medium of your choice. All levels of experience in any medium are welcome.
No instruction is given.

No pre-registration required. Your studio fee is paid at the beginning of the session. Sessions are held in the second floor studio.
The first floor may be made available, if needed. Call the office by Tuesday to inquire.

Thursdays 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Studio Fee: $5

See below for updated calendar view.

Upcoming events

    • August 05, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 4
    Register

    Approved Access Pottery

    If you have not met with the Pottery Supervisor and have not been placed on the Approved Potters List, please do not register.

    Prior approval by the Pottery Supervisor is required for registration. Registrations by unauthorized persons will be automatically cancelled. 

    No children, guests, or observers in the studio. No refunds or credits. Participants may only register for one session per week.

    Registration opens one week in advance.

    Tuesday Evenings 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    See the AAP handbook for approval requirements, policies, and fees.

    • August 07, 2025
    • 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Register

    Approved Access Pottery

    If you have not met with the Pottery Supervisor and have not been placed on the Approved Potters List, please do not register.

    Prior approval by the Pottery Supervisor is required for registration. Registrations by unauthorized persons will be automatically cancelled. 

    No children, guests, or observers in the studio. No refunds or credits. Participants may only register for one session per week.

    Registration opens one week in advance.

    Please note the later time for summer!

    Thursday Mornings  10:30 am - 1:30 pm 

    See the AAP handbook for approval requirements, policies, and fees.

    • August 12, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Registration is closed

    Approved Access Pottery

    If you have not met with the Pottery Supervisor and have not been placed on the Approved Potters List, please do not register.

    Prior approval by the Pottery Supervisor is required for registration. Registrations by unauthorized persons will be automatically cancelled. 

    No children, guests, or observers in the studio. No refunds or credits. Participants may only register for one session per week.

    Registration opens one week in advance.

    Tuesday Evenings 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    See the AAP handbook for approval requirements, policies, and fees.

    • August 14, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Registration is closed

    Approved Access Pottery

    If you have not met with the Pottery Supervisor and have not been placed on the Approved Potters List, please do not register.

    Prior approval by the Pottery Supervisor is required for registration. Registrations by unauthorized persons will be automatically cancelled. 

    No children, guests, or observers in the studio. No refunds or credits. Participants may only register for one session per week.

    Registration opens one week in advance.

    Thursday Mornings 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    See the AAP handbook for approval requirements, policies, and fees.

    • August 19, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Registration is closed

    Approved Access Pottery

    If you have not met with the Pottery Supervisor and have not been placed on the Approved Potters List, please do not register.

    Prior approval by the Pottery Supervisor is required for registration. Registrations by unauthorized persons will be automatically cancelled. 

    No children, guests, or observers in the studio. No refunds or credits. Participants may only register for one session per week.

    Registration opens one week in advance.

    Tuesday Evenings 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    See the AAP handbook for approval requirements, policies, and fees.

    • August 21, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Registration is closed

    Approved Access Pottery

    If you have not met with the Pottery Supervisor and have not been placed on the Approved Potters List, please do not register.

    Prior approval by the Pottery Supervisor is required for registration. Registrations by unauthorized persons will be automatically cancelled. 

    No children, guests, or observers in the studio. No refunds or credits. Participants may only register for one session per week.

    Registration opens one week in advance.

    Thursday Mornings 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    See the AAP handbook for approval requirements, policies, and fees.

    • September 02, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Registration is closed

    Approved Access Pottery

    If you have not met with the Pottery Supervisor and have not been placed on the Approved Potters List, please do not register.

    Prior approval by the Pottery Supervisor is required for registration. Registrations by unauthorized persons will be automatically cancelled. 

    No children, guests, or observers in the studio. No refunds or credits. Participants may only register for one session per week.

    Registration opens one week in advance.

    Tuesday Evenings 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    See the AAP handbook for approval requirements, policies, and fees.

    • September 04, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Registration is closed

    Approved Access Pottery

    If you have not met with the Pottery Supervisor and have not been placed on the Approved Potters List, please do not register.

    Prior approval by the Pottery Supervisor is required for registration. Registrations by unauthorized persons will be automatically cancelled. 

    No children, guests, or observers in the studio. No refunds or credits. Participants may only register for one session per week.

    Registration opens one week in advance.

    Thursday Mornings 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    See the AAP handbook for approval requirements, policies, and fees.

    • September 09, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Registration is closed

    Approved Access Pottery

    If you have not met with the Pottery Supervisor and have not been placed on the Approved Potters List, please do not register.

    Prior approval by the Pottery Supervisor is required for registration. Registrations by unauthorized persons will be automatically cancelled. 

    No children, guests, or observers in the studio. No refunds or credits. Participants may only register for one session per week.

    Registration opens one week in advance.

    Tuesday Evenings 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    See the AAP handbook for approval requirements, policies, and fees.

    • September 11, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Registration is closed

    Approved Access Pottery

    If you have not met with the Pottery Supervisor and have not been placed on the Approved Potters List, please do not register.

    Prior approval by the Pottery Supervisor is required for registration. Registrations by unauthorized persons will be automatically cancelled. 

    No children, guests, or observers in the studio. No refunds or credits. Participants may only register for one session per week.

    Registration opens one week in advance.

    Thursday Mornings 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    See the AAP handbook for approval requirements, policies, and fees.

    • September 16, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Registration is closed

    Approved Access Pottery

    If you have not met with the Pottery Supervisor and have not been placed on the Approved Potters List, please do not register.

    Prior approval by the Pottery Supervisor is required for registration. Registrations by unauthorized persons will be automatically cancelled. 

    No children, guests, or observers in the studio. No refunds or credits. Participants may only register for one session per week.

    Registration opens one week in advance.

    Tuesday Evenings 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    See the AAP handbook for approval requirements, policies, and fees.

    • September 18, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Registration is closed

    Approved Access Pottery

    If you have not met with the Pottery Supervisor and have not been placed on the Approved Potters List, please do not register.

    Prior approval by the Pottery Supervisor is required for registration. Registrations by unauthorized persons will be automatically cancelled. 

    No children, guests, or observers in the studio. No refunds or credits. Participants may only register for one session per week.

    Registration opens one week in advance.

    Thursday Mornings 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    See the AAP handbook for approval requirements, policies, and fees.

    • September 23, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Registration is closed

    Approved Access Pottery

    If you have not met with the Pottery Supervisor and have not been placed on the Approved Potters List, please do not register.

    Prior approval by the Pottery Supervisor is required for registration. Registrations by unauthorized persons will be automatically cancelled. 

    No children, guests, or observers in the studio. No refunds or credits. Participants may only register for one session per week.

    Registration opens one week in advance.

    Tuesday Evenings 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    See the AAP handbook for approval requirements, policies, and fees.

    • September 25, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Registration is closed

    Approved Access Pottery

    If you have not met with the Pottery Supervisor and have not been placed on the Approved Potters List, please do not register.

    Prior approval by the Pottery Supervisor is required for registration. Registrations by unauthorized persons will be automatically cancelled. 

    No children, guests, or observers in the studio. No refunds or credits. Participants may only register for one session per week.

    Registration opens one week in advance.

    Thursday Mornings 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    See the AAP handbook for approval requirements, policies, and fees.

    • September 30, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Registration is closed

    Approved Access Pottery

    If you have not met with the Pottery Supervisor and have not been placed on the Approved Potters List, please do not register.

    Prior approval by the Pottery Supervisor is required for registration. Registrations by unauthorized persons will be automatically cancelled. 

    No children, guests, or observers in the studio. No refunds or credits. Participants may only register for one session per week.

    Registration opens one week in advance.

    Tuesday Evenings 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    See the AAP handbook for approval requirements, policies, and fees.

    • October 02, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Registration is closed

    Approved Access Pottery

    If you have not met with the Pottery Supervisor and have not been placed on the Approved Potters List, please do not register.

    Prior approval by the Pottery Supervisor is required for registration. Registrations by unauthorized persons will be automatically cancelled. 

    No children, guests, or observers in the studio. No refunds or credits. Participants may only register for one session per week.

    Registration opens one week in advance.

    Thursday Mornings 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    See the AAP handbook for approval requirements, policies, and fees.

    • October 07, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Registration is closed

    Approved Access Pottery

    If you have not met with the Pottery Supervisor and have not been placed on the Approved Potters List, please do not register.

    Prior approval by the Pottery Supervisor is required for registration. Registrations by unauthorized persons will be automatically cancelled. 

    No children, guests, or observers in the studio. No refunds or credits. Participants may only register for one session per week.

    Registration opens one week in advance.

    Tuesday Evenings 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    See the AAP handbook for approval requirements, policies, and fees.

    • October 09, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Registration is closed

    Approved Access Pottery

    If you have not met with the Pottery Supervisor and have not been placed on the Approved Potters List, please do not register.

    Prior approval by the Pottery Supervisor is required for registration. Registrations by unauthorized persons will be automatically cancelled. 

    No children, guests, or observers in the studio. No refunds or credits. Participants may only register for one session per week.

    Registration opens one week in advance.

    Thursday Mornings 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    See the AAP handbook for approval requirements, policies, and fees.

    • October 14, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Registration is closed

    Approved Access Pottery

    If you have not met with the Pottery Supervisor and have not been placed on the Approved Potters List, please do not register.

    Prior approval by the Pottery Supervisor is required for registration. Registrations by unauthorized persons will be automatically cancelled. 

    No children, guests, or observers in the studio. No refunds or credits. Participants may only register for one session per week.

    Registration opens one week in advance.

    Tuesday Evenings 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    See the AAP handbook for approval requirements, policies, and fees.

    • October 16, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Registration is closed

    Approved Access Pottery

    If you have not met with the Pottery Supervisor and have not been placed on the Approved Potters List, please do not register.

    Prior approval by the Pottery Supervisor is required for registration. Registrations by unauthorized persons will be automatically cancelled. 

    No children, guests, or observers in the studio. No refunds or credits. Participants may only register for one session per week.

    Registration opens one week in advance.

    Thursday Mornings 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    See the AAP handbook for approval requirements, policies, and fees.

    • October 21, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Registration is closed

    Approved Access Pottery

    If you have not met with the Pottery Supervisor and have not been placed on the Approved Potters List, please do not register.

    Prior approval by the Pottery Supervisor is required for registration. Registrations by unauthorized persons will be automatically cancelled. 

    No children, guests, or observers in the studio. No refunds or credits. Participants may only register for one session per week.

    Registration opens one week in advance.

    Tuesday Evenings 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    See the AAP handbook for approval requirements, policies, and fees.

    • October 23, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Registration is closed

    Approved Access Pottery

    If you have not met with the Pottery Supervisor and have not been placed on the Approved Potters List, please do not register.

    Prior approval by the Pottery Supervisor is required for registration. Registrations by unauthorized persons will be automatically cancelled. 

    No children, guests, or observers in the studio. No refunds or credits. Participants may only register for one session per week.

    Registration opens one week in advance.

    Thursday Mornings 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    See the AAP handbook for approval requirements, policies, and fees.

    • October 28, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Registration is closed

    Approved Access Pottery

    If you have not met with the Pottery Supervisor and have not been placed on the Approved Potters List, please do not register.

    Prior approval by the Pottery Supervisor is required for registration. Registrations by unauthorized persons will be automatically cancelled. 

    No children, guests, or observers in the studio. No refunds or credits. Participants may only register for one session per week.

    Registration opens one week in advance.

    Tuesday Evenings 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    See the AAP handbook for approval requirements, policies, and fees.

    • October 30, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Registration is closed

    Approved Access Pottery

    If you have not met with the Pottery Supervisor and have not been placed on the Approved Potters List, please do not register.

    Prior approval by the Pottery Supervisor is required for registration. Registrations by unauthorized persons will be automatically cancelled. 

    No children, guests, or observers in the studio. No refunds or credits. Participants may only register for one session per week.

    Registration opens one week in advance.

    Thursday Mornings 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    See the AAP handbook for approval requirements, policies, and fees.

    • November 04, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Registration is closed

    Approved Access Pottery

    If you have not met with the Pottery Supervisor and have not been placed on the Approved Potters List, please do not register.

    Prior approval by the Pottery Supervisor is required for registration. Registrations by unauthorized persons will be automatically cancelled. 

    No children, guests, or observers in the studio. No refunds or credits. Participants may only register for one session per week.

    Registration opens one week in advance.

    Tuesday Evenings 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    See the AAP handbook for approval requirements, policies, and fees.

    • November 06, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Registration is closed

    Approved Access Pottery

    If you have not met with the Pottery Supervisor and have not been placed on the Approved Potters List, please do not register.

    Prior approval by the Pottery Supervisor is required for registration. Registrations by unauthorized persons will be automatically cancelled. 

    No children, guests, or observers in the studio. No refunds or credits. Participants may only register for one session per week.

    Registration opens one week in advance.

    Thursday Mornings 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    See the AAP handbook for approval requirements, policies, and fees.

    • November 11, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Registration is closed

    Approved Access Pottery

    If you have not met with the Pottery Supervisor and have not been placed on the Approved Potters List, please do not register.

    Prior approval by the Pottery Supervisor is required for registration. Registrations by unauthorized persons will be automatically cancelled. 

    No children, guests, or observers in the studio. No refunds or credits. Participants may only register for one session per week.

    Registration opens one week in advance.

    Tuesday Evenings 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    See the AAP handbook for approval requirements, policies, and fees.

    • November 13, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Registration is closed

    Approved Access Pottery

    If you have not met with the Pottery Supervisor and have not been placed on the Approved Potters List, please do not register.

    Prior approval by the Pottery Supervisor is required for registration. Registrations by unauthorized persons will be automatically cancelled. 

    No children, guests, or observers in the studio. No refunds or credits. Participants may only register for one session per week.

    Registration opens one week in advance.

    Thursday Mornings 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    See the AAP handbook for approval requirements, policies, and fees.

    • November 18, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Registration is closed

    Approved Access Pottery

    If you have not met with the Pottery Supervisor and have not been placed on the Approved Potters List, please do not register.

    Prior approval by the Pottery Supervisor is required for registration. Registrations by unauthorized persons will be automatically cancelled. 

    No children, guests, or observers in the studio. No refunds or credits. Participants may only register for one session per week.

    Registration opens one week in advance.

    Tuesday Evenings 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    See the AAP handbook for approval requirements, policies, and fees.

    • November 20, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Registration is closed

    Approved Access Pottery

    If you have not met with the Pottery Supervisor and have not been placed on the Approved Potters List, please do not register.

    Prior approval by the Pottery Supervisor is required for registration. Registrations by unauthorized persons will be automatically cancelled. 

    No children, guests, or observers in the studio. No refunds or credits. Participants may only register for one session per week.

    Registration opens one week in advance.

    Thursday Mornings 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    See the AAP handbook for approval requirements, policies, and fees.

    • November 25, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Registration is closed

    Approved Access Pottery

    If you have not met with the Pottery Supervisor and have not been placed on the Approved Potters List, please do not register.

    Prior approval by the Pottery Supervisor is required for registration. Registrations by unauthorized persons will be automatically cancelled. 

    No children, guests, or observers in the studio. No refunds or credits. Participants may only register for one session per week.

    Registration opens one week in advance.

    Tuesday Evenings 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    See the AAP handbook for approval requirements, policies, and fees.

    • December 02, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Registration is closed

    Approved Access Pottery

    If you have not met with the Pottery Supervisor and have not been placed on the Approved Potters List, please do not register.

    Prior approval by the Pottery Supervisor is required for registration. Registrations by unauthorized persons will be automatically cancelled. 

    No children, guests, or observers in the studio. No refunds or credits. Participants may only register for one session per week.

    Registration opens one week in advance.

    Tuesday Evenings 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    See the AAP handbook for approval requirements, policies, and fees.

    • December 04, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Registration is closed

    Approved Access Pottery

    If you have not met with the Pottery Supervisor and have not been placed on the Approved Potters List, please do not register.

    Prior approval by the Pottery Supervisor is required for registration. Registrations by unauthorized persons will be automatically cancelled. 

    No children, guests, or observers in the studio. No refunds or credits. Participants may only register for one session per week.

    Registration opens one week in advance.

    Thursday Mornings 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    See the AAP handbook for approval requirements, policies, and fees.

    • December 09, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Registration is closed

    Approved Access Pottery

    If you have not met with the Pottery Supervisor and have not been placed on the Approved Potters List, please do not register.

    Prior approval by the Pottery Supervisor is required for registration. Registrations by unauthorized persons will be automatically cancelled. 

    No children, guests, or observers in the studio. No refunds or credits. Participants may only register for one session per week.

    Registration opens one week in advance.

    Tuesday Evenings 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    See the AAP handbook for approval requirements, policies, and fees.

    • December 11, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Registration is closed

    Approved Access Pottery

    If you have not met with the Pottery Supervisor and have not been placed on the Approved Potters List, please do not register.

    Prior approval by the Pottery Supervisor is required for registration. Registrations by unauthorized persons will be automatically cancelled. 

    No children, guests, or observers in the studio. No refunds or credits. Participants may only register for one session per week.

    Registration opens one week in advance.

    Thursday Mornings 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    See the AAP handbook for approval requirements, policies, and fees.

    • December 16, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Registration is closed

    Approved Access Pottery

    If you have not met with the Pottery Supervisor and have not been placed on the Approved Potters List, please do not register.

    Prior approval by the Pottery Supervisor is required for registration. Registrations by unauthorized persons will be automatically cancelled. 

    No children, guests, or observers in the studio. No refunds or credits. Participants may only register for one session per week.

    Registration opens one week in advance.

    Tuesday Evenings 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    See the AAP handbook for approval requirements, policies, and fees.

    • December 18, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • North Hills Art Center
    • 9
    Registration is closed

    Approved Access Pottery

    If you have not met with the Pottery Supervisor and have not been placed on the Approved Potters List, please do not register.

    Prior approval by the Pottery Supervisor is required for registration. Registrations by unauthorized persons will be automatically cancelled. 

    No children, guests, or observers in the studio. No refunds or credits. Participants may only register for one session per week.

    Registration opens one week in advance.

    Thursday Mornings 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    See the AAP handbook for approval requirements, policies, and fees.

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