Independent Studio

The Umbrella’s Independent Studio Program offers participants access and use of our ceramic facilities when they are not in use by a scheduled class. Tuition includes use of all shared tools and supplies, use of our studio glazes, and firing of all work. Clay must be purchased from The Umbrella through our website. Participants will be sent a weekly schedule with availability for our two studio areas.

The Independent Studio Program registration is limited primarily to established Umbrella students and artists at the discression of The Umbrella staff. Space is limited by the number of people our studio can accommodate.

Beginners to ceramics are required to take at least one ceramics class at The Umbrella or another ceramics studio as a prerequisite to joining the Independent Studio Program.

If you are an experienced ceramics artist but are new to The Umbrella, you will be required to take a 30-min orientation with the Ceramics Program Manager. Please contact zachary@theumbrellaarts.org for details and scheduling.

Registration links per semester can be found below. They will be active when we can accomodate new participants. Please email zachary@theumbrellaarts.org to be placed on a waitlist for the program.

Please read through our About The Studio page for studio hours, information about clay and materials policies, firing policies and other details.

For a list of our clay bodies and prices visit our Clay Sales page.

Registration and Pricing

Registration for the Independent Studio is offered early to currently registered students. Students who are new to the studio are strongly encouraged to register for a class. Spring registration is full.
Winter Semester Independent Program: January 6 - March 28, 2025
Spring Semester Independent Program: April 7 - June 27, 2025

Winter 2024 Studio Schedule

Main Studio: Room #104

Monday - Sunday: 8:00am - 10:00pm