MEMBER APPRECIATION PARTY

FEBRUARY 9th 4pm - 8pm • PALM CENTER

$15 PER PERSON

CATERED MEAL • CASH BAR • BAND • DANCING

REGISTER JANUARY 5 THROUGH FEBRUARY 1



CREATING POSSIBILITIES  

Grand Clay Arts members explore the wonders, joy and pride of creativity in clay. We craft desert wall hangings. Sculpt garden totems. Throw vases on potter’s wheels. We build friendships, share ideas and learn from others. We display and sell our work. We don’t imagine the possibilities. We create them ...

In A Club Where Anyone Can Be An Artist.


Functional. Friendly. Inspiring.

Meet Our Studio


WORKROOM
Indulge In Our Space


Pottery wheels, tables for hand-building, flat rollers, forms, molds and extruders are here for members’ use. Colorful glazes await your flair. And our team will fire your work in our on-site kilns. Need clay or tools? Our supply store has what you need.

CLASSES
Embrace Learning


Everyone is welcome here — from beginner to advanced. All you need is a desire to learn and grow. We’ll teach you the basics of working with clay, glazing and firing. Then take part in a wealth of classes offered by experienced instructors to bring your ideas to life.





Alternative Firing January 11
COME WATCH EXCITING RAKU AND HORSEHAIR COME TO LIFE
8 am - 11 am ON THE ALTERNATIVE FIRING PATIO BEHIND THE POKER BUILDING



STRIKING POSSIBILITIES

Raku/Horsehair 


Capture exciting finishes with Raku glazes or Horsehair in this traditional Alternative Firing. Bold beginners welcome.

DISCOVER

January 11, 8-11 AM

BOLD DISCOVERY

Raku/Horsehair 


Explore the world of Alternative Firing with sparkling colors and stunning effects. Choose from traditional Raku or Horsehair and your own style.

EXPLORE

February 1, 8-11 AM

STRIKING POSSIBILITIES

Raku/Horsehair 


Capture exciting finishes with Raku glazes or Horsehair in this traditional Alternative Firing. Bold beginners welcome.

DISCOVER

February 8, 8-11 AM




Independent Wheel

Splash Obvara & Try It Event

Create unique pieces with random patterns of tans, browns and black splashed with a special yeast mixture in this European firing technique.

REGISTER FOR THE PAID SESSION TO FIRE AND KEEP YOUR OWN WORK

REGISTER FOR TRY IT TO SHARE IN THE SPLASHING, SPRAYING, DIPPING FUN – NO COST

January 25, 8 - 11 am


FIRE YOUR OWN WORK – $25

REGISTER NOW


TRY IT FOR FREE, DONATE PIECES

REGISTER NOW




Available Classes From beginner to advanced artisan, learn to express your creativity with clay.  




ABOVE & BEYOND

Handbuilding II

Discover advanced techniques to give life to your ideas. Learn complex construction methods, how to create feet & handles, and fix common drying mishaps.

DISCOVER

January 12 & 26, 3-6 PM

TOOLS OF THE TRADE

Extruder 1-2-3

Explore the possibilities with coils, tubes and other shapes you can form quickly and easily with the studio’s three extruders and various dies.

LEARN

January 21, 6-9 PM

QUICK & EASY

10 Minute Plate

Discover two quick and easy ways to make plates using the wheel, without centering clay or raising walls. Wheel throwing experience isn't required to make an artful impact with these simple forms.

MAKE

January 29, 3-6 PM



MAKING MADE EASY

Artistic Succulent Containers

Craft decorative containers excellent for succulents. Learn to use soft slabs, apply deep textures, attach feet and plan for finishing and glazing on your own.

DAZZLE

January 29, 3-6 PM

NEW POSSIBILITIES

The Doctor Is In

Create the project of your choice as you work independently with assistance and tips for success from Diane Niehof.

WORK

January 30, 3-6 PM

ABOVE & BEYOND

Handbuilding II

Discover advanced techniques to give life to your ideas. Learn complex construction methods, how to create feet & handles, and fix common drying mishaps.

DISCOVER

February 3 & 17, 3-6 PM


NEW POSSIBILITIES

The Doctor Is In


Create the project of your choice as you work independently with assistance and tips for success from Diane Niehof.

WORK

January 30, 3-6 PM

PAINTERLY PASSION

Stains & Underglazes

Embrace your painter’s spirit while you experiment with stains and underglazes to create brilliant finishes on your own pieces.

ENHANCE

January 20, 22, 27 & 29, 6-9 PM




REFRESH

Monitor Refreshers

Available Mondays in January




Aspire. Learn. Create.
Imagine What You Can Do

Explore the Class Calendar to view all available classes.




CAPTIVATING
Alternative Firing


We offer one of the few Alternative Firing opportunities available in the western suburbs. Elevate the possibilities with a Raku, Naked Raku, Obvara or Saggar firing.

BE BOLD

Scheduled Sunday mornings Oct - April. Additional fees required. 



FEAST YOUR EYES
Explore Our Gallery


Our collection offers some of the best one-of-a-kind pieces available in the valley crafted by our own club-member artisans.

The Gallery is open during regular business hours,
Open at 9 AM Monday – Saturday


COLLECT
Market At The Grand


Shop our world-class display of enticing treasures.
Find us on Market Days in the Sonoran Plaza and treat yourself to a piece of one-of-a-kind art.





DISCOVER
Grand Clay Arts Membership

Club members create works of art using a variety of clays, glazes and firing techniques.
All residents of The Grand — from beginner to artisan potters — are welcome to join and explore the possibilities of creating art with this ancient material. Members in good standing are encouraged to share their creations to display and sell in the gallery and Grand Market Days.

Visit our studio located on the east side of Sonoran Plaza for a quick tour! 


JOIN

ADDRESS

19751 N Remington Dr,
Surprise, Arizona 85374

Monday – Saturday
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

CONTACT

623-214-9067
info@grandclayarts.com

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