EVENT LINK: https://www.artofthelakes.org/clay-studio.html

FEE: 4-Use CAC Studio Rental Punch Card: $36.00 / $28.00 - Member price
12-Use CAC Studio Rental Punch Card: $84.00 / $60.00 - Member price

Open Ceramic Studio*

Every Wednesday, 5-8 pm

*PENDING NEW LOCATION

Open Ceramic Studio is a series of dedicated sessions for the community and AOTL Members to use the ceramic studio in the Creative Arts Center. Open Ceramic Studio is for artists to work individually on personal ceramic projects. Participants will need prior ceramics background, as no formal instruction will be given. Kristi Everts and other ceramic artists will be available during the Open Ceramic Studio hours, for questions and assistance if needed.​

Equipment: Pottery wheels, bats, project boards are available. Tools are available for purchase or artists may bring their own tools. Limited tools are also available for use.
  
Supplies: 25# of clay are available for purchase for $35 which includes the cost of clay, firing and glaze.  No outside clay can be used unless approved prior to use with documentation of type and cone. We bisque at cone 06 and glaze at cone 6.  

• Commercial glazes are available for use. No outside glazes can be used without approval prior to use with documentation of cone from original container.

Purchase a Punch Card for studio access
Choose the CAC Maker Studio Punch Card that best fits your needs and your schedule. 

• Only in the area for a short while? Just need a few days of work to finish a project? Choose the 4-Use option.

• Here for the season or year-round? Have a bigger project in mind? Choose the 12-Use option.

Each Punch Card gives you access to any of the Maker Studios at the CAC during hours of operation, subject to availability.

EVETN LINK: https://centralsquare.org/event/open-art-studio-wellness-activity/

FEE: Free to all, limited art supplies included

Open Art Studio & Wellness Activity

When: 1st Thursday of every month—Drop in anytime between 6 and 8 PM (Note: January 2026 will meet on the second Thursday due to the New Year holiday.)
Where: Central Square Art Studio (Suite 209)
Cost: Free to all, limited art supplies included
Who: All are welcome

Looking for a space to relax, recharge, and get creative? Join us for a drop-in evening designed to nurture both your creativity and your well-being.

Each evening offers:

• Open Studio Time—Use our art supplies or bring your own projects and enjoy a welcoming, communal space.

• Optional Guided Activity—Explore simple, wellness-focused art projects led by our own Program Manager, Jes Baggett. Activities may include mindful mandalas, gratitude collages, expressive painting, nature prints, and more!

No experience necessary—just bring yourself and a willingness to explore. Whether you’re looking to de-stress, connect with others, or simply make time for art, this is a space for you!

EVENT LINK: https://minnewaska.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/costoption/class_id/2843

FEE: Free & open to all

Open Pottery Studio

with Shauna Loxtercamp

Join us on the third Thursday of every month from 6–8 PM in Central Square’s Pottery Studio (Room 207) for a relaxed, come-as-you-are clay night. This free community studio time includes limited art supplies and is open to all. Explore the wheel, hand-building, or glazing at your own pace. Fellow ceramic artist, Shauna Loxtercamp, will be available for guidance, but the time is yours to create and connect!