Discover the Artist Within You
Welcome to our vibrant art community, where creativity knows no bounds and every piece has a story to tell. Dive in and discover the inspiring world of art that connects us all.
Drop-in workshops
All workshops →Single-session workshops — Play with Clay, Paint Your Own Pottery, and seasonal raku and sculpture intensives. Perfect for first-timers, date nights, and gift-givers.
BeginnerBEGINNER CLAY THERAPY
BeginnerHand-Building Basics — Beginner
A relaxed two-hour intro to hand-building clay. You’ll pinch, coil, and slab your way to a small piece you can take home, with guidance from one of our instructors. Great for first-timers or anyone who wants to get their hands clay-y.
BeginnerIntro Workshop — Beginner
A casual two-hour intro to clay. Try the wheel, hand-build a small piece, and decide if pottery is for you.
ExperiencedRaku Firing Saturday — Experienced
Glaze and fire your bisqueware in our outdoor raku kiln, then watch the magic of post-fire reduction transform the surface into iridescent metallic finishes. Bring up to three small pre-fired pieces; bisqueware is also available in studio if you don’t have any.
Multi-week classes
All classes →Eight-week indoor and outdoor cohorts in wheel throwing, hand-building, and sculpture for all skill levels. One sign-up enrolls you in every session.
BeginnerBeginner
An intro class for absolute beginners. Get a feel for the wheel and walk away with your first piece.
BeginnerBeginner Wheel Throwing
Spend eight weeks on the wheel learning to center, pull, and shape your first vessels. Each session builds on the last, so by the end you’ll have a small collection of bowls, cups, and mugs to take home. No prior experience needed.
CREATIVE CLAY WHEEL AND HANDBUILDING!!!
Downtown Clay Club with Iris: Thursdays 6:00pm at Member Studio
Our outdoor classes are appropriate for total beginners and all-level students. The teacher will be available to answer questions, give guidance, and do demonstrations. Usually the first class is hand-building, the second is a wheel lesson, and subsequent classes are individualized. All wheels are covered and there are parabolic heaters. Free outdoor practice hours: M/W/Sat/Sun […]
Who We Are
Tucson Art Coop is a community pottery studio offering classes, workshops, Play with Clay sessions, and shared studio space for makers of every skill level. With two locations, ten qualified instructors, and classes happening weekly — we're sure you can find your place.
Locations & hours
Two studio locations across Tucson with daily hours and by-appointment access. School Studio open Mon–Sun; Member Studio gallery by appointment.
Our mission
A community-based cooperative providing a professional working environment for artists at every level — affordable studio space, a member gallery, and a school of clay classes.
Get involved
Become a member, take a class, drop in for Play with Clay, or apply to our work-study program — there's a spot in the studio for you.
What people are saying
“I came in for one drop-in workshop and left a member. The kilns, the people, the way the light hits the wheels at 4pm — I haven't spent a Saturday anywhere else since.”
“Never touched clay before. Walked out of an Intro Workshop with a mug and a calendar full of follow-ups. The instructors meet you exactly where you are.”
“My kid has done four Summer Camps now and asks every February when the next one opens. Real materials, real firings, real respect for the work — they take it seriously.”