Clayworx Pottery Studio is a popular feature at TekVenture Makerspace in Fort Wayne, Indiana. At Clayworx, visitors can unleash their creativity and learn the art of pottery-making in a supportive and inspiring environment.
Get dirty.
Clayworx at TekVenture Makerspace offers a fully-equipped clay studio for enthusiasts to explore their creativity in pottery. Our studio is stocked with a variety of clay, pottery tools, and equipment to support artists at every skill level. Members have the opportunity to learn from talented individuals within the community, making Clayworx a hub for inspiration and growth in the art of clay and pottery.
REQUIREMENTS for TekVenture Members
You must sign the Liability Release, and will receive links and optional paper copies of Rules and Codes of Conduct.
Children and teens must always be under observation and control of their parents or guardians, unless guardianship is signed over to another adult or instructor. We have some toys and activities for children, just ask. Loose children can get hurt.
Dress safely. Closed toe shoes, and if you are working with spinning or moving equipment, tie long hair back and no loose sleeves, jewelry, ties or anything that can catch and pull you in the machinery. Gloves, ear muffs and ear plugs, and goggles and eye protection are available on the Safety Shelf. Dangerous or fragile equipment will require you to experience training and pass a test.
Clean up after yourself, and a little more. TekVenture has NO PAID STAFF. We are all volunteers. After using a machine, if possible move your project to a work table in your shop, or in the Assembly Area. When done put away Tek's tools and clean off your worktable and sweep the floor around you. You can store your project in a storage shelf or drawer, as explained in the Storage Signs.
You can do it.
Clayworx Tools
Equipment:
3 Kilns
5 Pottery Wheels
Shelf Storage for Members
Workspaces:
Wedging Tables
Handbuilding Workspace
Slab Roller
Drying Racks
Extrusion
Clay and Glaze Prices, and how to pay
ClayWorx has a stock of clay and glazes ready for your use in your project! You may pay the Shift Supervisor, Area Manager, or the Treasurer directly with cash or check, or use PayPal to pay with card methods.
$15 Just Glaze
Choose from TekVenture's selection of glazes
to go with 25 pounds of your clay.
Ready to Learn?
Master Ceramicist, Tom Sherbondy, will show you ways to make a bowl, cup or what you want using the potters wheel or coils or slab or hand forming. Return in 2 weeks on another Wednesday for guidance in glazing. Return after 2 weeks during Open Hours to pick up your finished work. $19.95 pays for clay, glaze, and instruction in two 90 minute classes.
