“Clay can be dirt in the wrong hands, but clay can be art in the right hands.”
— Lupita Nyong’o
Get Messy at Tucson Art Coop
Tucson Art Coop is a community-based cooperative created to provide a professional working environment for artists at every level. We support local and visiting potters by renting affordable studio space, maintaining a member gallery where members may sell their work, and running a school which offers a diverse selection of clay classes. Our space provides a place for the community to gather, share, and grow.
What we offer
Tucson Art Coop offers various classes, workshops, and private opportunities for all ages, including but not limited to:
- Eight-week indoor and outdoor wheel throwing, hand-building, and sculpture for all skill levels
- Private lessons for various skill levels
- Specialty workshops for various skill levels including raku
- Play with Clay drop-in sessions
- Paint Your Own Pottery
- Kids classes
- Summer camp
See our Classes and Workshops pages to browse what’s coming up, or visit the Calendar for the full upcoming schedule.
Want to get more involved?
Memberships, Studio Monitor positions, and Work Study opportunities all live on our Membership page. Check our More page for community events, kids classes, and scholarship opportunities.