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.




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






MAKER’S MOMENTUM

Mold Making


Take the quick and easy way to create clay pieces over and over again with reusable relief molds. Learn to mix plaster then transfer your images to make multiple pieces in a snap.

FLOW

March 18 & 19, 3-6 PM

TRY NEW DIRECTIONS

Learn To Use The David Bradley Tool


Learn to use the David Bradley Tool while throwing on the wheel with demos and one on one guidance from David.

EXPLORE

March 18, 4:30 - 7:30 PM

ARTFUL IMPACT

Bas-Relief Portraits With David Bradley


Learn David Bradley's method for creating portraits in clay. David will explain preparation, image transfer, design & development, and finishing techniques with acrylic paint.

CREATE

March 28 & 29, 1:00 - 5:00 PM and April 11 1:00 - 5:00 PM



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

March 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

March 8, 8-11 AM

CREATIVE ENERGY

1-Step Naked Raku

Indulge your creative side as you energetically dip, brush or splatter your pieces to achieve a one-of-a-kind look in a unique Alternative Firing.

INDULGE

March 21, 8 - 11 AM



MAKING MADE EASY

Puzzle Pot

Assemble decorative pots using two-piece molds, shaped clay slabs and coils. Then finish with a stain, glaze or alternative firing.

CREATE

February 24, 3-6 PM

FUNDAMENTALS

Basic Glazing

Ready to glaze your Basic Clay pieces? This is the class to learn the basics of dipping or brushing glazes to finish your artwork with color.

DAZZLE

February 27 & 5, 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

March 2, 9 & 16, 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

March 3, 3-6 PM

FUNDAMENTALS

Wheel 1

Ready to try the wheel? Learn the fundamentals of centering and opening clay. This is the beginning of throwing forms on the potter’s wheel.

LEARN

March 4, 6, 11 & 13, 3-6 PM



NATURAL WONDERS

Desert Landscape Plate

Capture the beauty of the southwest landscape in a wall hanging made with clay slabs, textured layers, stains and your personal style.

DAZZLE

March 12 & 26, 3-6 PM

BOLD PROPORTIONS

Big Bold Pots

Let your creativity take shape with large pots that look “wheel thrown” using strips of clay, the wheel as a turntable and your own artistic energy.

DAZZLE

March 17, 24 & 31, 3-6 PM

THROWING BASICS

Wheel 2

Continue learning basic throwing skills. Now that you've mastered centering clay, begin to make cylinders, mugs and small bowls.

THROW

March 16, 18 23 & 25, 3-6 PM




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


Member’s Area




Board Of Directors
Cathy Rick — President  •  Jim Perez-Wood — Vice President  •  Debbie Meyer — Treasurer  •  Karen LeMar — IT Director  •  Pat Conlen — Secretary  •  Sherri Singer — Member At Large  •  Judy Tilton — Member At Large


MEMBER INFO

Member Help

Volunteer's Calendar

Next General Meeting

Newsletters

Policies & Procedures

Calendar of Events

MEMBER FUNCTIONS

Log Service Hours

Log Buddy Hours

Submit a Gallery Request

Modify a Gallery Item

Remove a Gallery Item

Sell at Market Days

Suggestion Box

Gallery Operations

LIBRARY

Monitor Videos Coming Soon

Artisan Fusion

Hand Building Refresher

Bailey Slab Roller

Glaze Room Instructions

Kiln Rules & Processes

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REQUEST FORMS

Cubby Request

Monitor Buddy

Replacement Badge

Sunshine Request

Other Requests


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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