I recently had the wonderful opportunity to visit with Cherie, Sally, Brett and Deb. What resonated with me the most is the sense of calm that Claypool exudes, everything from the cool walls to the drying clay pieces, the soft hum of the potters wheel, and the Claypool artists composing in the background, as if everything and everyone had a place to belong.
When showing me a clay mould among her finished works, Deb said something that really stuck with me: “It’s what’s on the inside that counts.” As beautiful as all of the art is, it’s the artists that really make the difference.
Claypool has an ever-growing number of regulars, who each pay $390 quarterly for membership, which gives them full access to all the facilities. For drop-ins the cost is $30 per day, which entitles you to use of the communal equipment. Private lessons with either Cherie or Deb are available from $60 per hour. At least one of the directors is in residence each day.
Whether you are an experienced potter who needs a studio, have recently taken up the practice of pottery, want to try it for the first time, or just need the use of a kiln, you will find what you’re looking for at Claypool.
