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 Featured Artist: 

Loa Turner

There is limited space available in our summer camps for kids ages 6-11. Give them a summer of art!

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 (AAP-100)

Experienced potters may work 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.

To be considered for the waitlist, please contact the pottery supervisor.

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


REGISTER BELOW:
Approved members only. 
Registration enabled six days in advance.


  • No upcoming studios

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. If you are registered for a painting, pastel, or drawing class and want to try this studio out, your first visit is free. 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

CREATIVE WRITING OPEN STUDIO

Bring your laptop, notebook or preferred method of writing. All levels of experience welcome. Feel free to bring works in progress for critiques or simply enjoy sharing writing prompts. Coffee is provided!

No pre-registration required. Your studio fee is paid at the beginning of the session. Sessions are held in the second floor lounge area.

Wednesdays, April 1 - June 10
9:00 - 11:00 AM

Studio Fee: $5

Upcoming events

    • April 01, 2026
    • June 10, 2026
    • 11 sessions

    CREATIVE WRITING OPEN STUDIO

    Bring your laptop, notebook or preferred method of writing. All levels of experience welcome. Feel free to bring works in progress for critiques or simply enjoy sharing writing prompts. Coffee is provided!

    No pre-registration required. Your studio fee is paid at the beginning of the session. Sessions are held in the second floor lounge area.

    Wednesdays, April 1 - June 10
    9:00 - 11:00 AM

    Studio Fee: $5


    • April 02, 2026
    • June 11, 2026
    • 11 sessions

    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 or accepted. 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


April 02, 2026 AAP-100 Approved Access Pottery THURSDAY (4/2)
March 31, 2026 AAP-100 Approved Access Pottery TUESDAY (3/31)
March 26, 2026 AAP-100 Approved Access Pottery THURSDAY (3/26)
March 24, 2026 AAP-100 Approved Access Pottery TUESDAY (3/24)
March 19, 2026 AAP-100 Approved Access Pottery THURSDAY (3/19)
March 17, 2026 AAP-100 Approved Access Pottery TUESDAY (3/17)
March 12, 2026 AAP-100 Approved Access Pottery THURSDAY (3/12)
March 10, 2026 AAP-100 Approved Access Pottery TUESDAY (3/10)
March 05, 2026 AAP-100 Approved Access Pottery THURSDAY (3/5)
March 03, 2026 AAP-100 Approved Access Pottery TUESDAY (3/3)
February 26, 2026 AAP-100 Approved Access Pottery THURSDAY (2/26)
February 24, 2026 AAP-100 Approved Access Pottery TUESDAY (2/24)
February 19, 2026 AAP-100 Approved Access Pottery THURSDAY (2/19)
February 17, 2026 AAP-100 Approved Access Pottery TUESDAY (2/17)
February 12, 2026 AAP-100 Approved Access Pottery THURSDAY (2/12)
February 10, 2026 AAP-100 Approved Access Pottery TUESDAY (2/10)
February 05, 2026 AAP-100 Approved Access Pottery THURSDAY (2/5)
February 03, 2026 AAP-100 Approved Access Pottery TUESDAY (2/3)
January 29, 2026 AAP-100 Approved Access Pottery THURSDAY (1/29)
January 27, 2026 AAP-100 Approved Access Pottery TUESDAY (1/27)
January 22, 2026 AAP-100 Approved Access Pottery THURSDAY (1/22)
January 20, 2026 AAP-100 Approved Access Pottery TUESDAY (1/20)
January 15, 2026 AAP-100 Approved Access Pottery THURSDAY (1/15)
January 13, 2026 AAP-100 Approved Access Pottery TUESDAY (1/13)
January 08, 2026 Open Studio: Painting, Pastels, and More!
January 08, 2026 AAP-100 Approved Access Pottery THURSDAY (1/8)
January 06, 2026 AAP-100 Approved Access Pottery TUESDAY (1/6)
December 18, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery THURSDAY (12/18)
December 16, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery TUESDAY (12/16)
December 11, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery THURSDAY (12/11)
December 09, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery TUESDAY (12/9)
December 04, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery THURSDAY (12/4)
December 02, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery TUESDAY (12/2)
November 25, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery TUESDAY (11/25)
November 20, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery THURSDAY (11/20)
November 18, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery TUESDAY (11/18)
November 13, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery THURSDAY (11/13)
November 11, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery TUESDAY (11/11)
November 06, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery THURSDAY (11/6)
November 04, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery TUESDAY (11/4)
October 30, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery THURSDAY (10/30)
October 28, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery TUESDAY (10/28)
October 23, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery THURSDAY (10/23)
October 21, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery TUESDAY (10/21)
October 16, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery THURSDAY (10/16)
October 14, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery TUESDAY (10/14)
October 09, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery THURSDAY (10/9)
October 07, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery TUESDAY (10/7)
October 02, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery THURSDAY (10/2)
September 30, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery TUESDAY (9/30)
September 25, 2025 Open Studio: Painting, Pastels, and More!
September 25, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery THURSDAY (9/25)
September 23, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery TUESDAY (9/23)
September 18, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery THURSDAY (9/18)
September 16, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery TUESDAY (9/16)
September 11, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery THURSDAY (9/11)
September 09, 2025 EV-12 Approved Access Pottery TUESDAY (9/9)
January 04, 2024 Painting, Pastels, and More
February 23, 2021 Open Studio Pottery

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3432 Babcock Blvd | Pittsburgh, PA 15237

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