LONG SHED CLAY:

OPEN STUDIO COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP

Open to Artists over the Age of 18
Prior Experience needed

Days + Times:
June 1–October 31, 2026
Open Studio Hours: 
Monday + Wednesday: 8 am–4 pm

Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday + Saturday: 8 am–9 pm


Tuition:  
$150 per week (4 week minimum) 

Additional weeks $150/wk


All participants must buy and use NISDA clay.  We have Cone 06-04 Terracotta and Cone 5 B-Mix White clay bodies. #25 is $65. This fee includes glaze materials and firing fee.

Please note: Experienced potters and hand builders in clay may apply for Long Shed Open Studio privileges at NISDA. Applicants should have prior experience and be able to work independently. There is no instruction included with this program.  Participants must follow studio policies and initially meet with studio techs for an orientation. Open studio members also participate in one hour of studio craft per week, such as assisting in the loading and unloading of kilns or helping to keep materials organized.

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Sculptural Clay Whistles

July 30, 2026
2 Day Handbuilding Workshop
August 8 + 9
10 am-12:30 pm
Registration Open

Let’s Paint!

July 30, 2026
2 Day Workshop
August 4 + 6
Ages 9–14

The Art of Repair

July 28, 2026
1 Day Workshop
August 1
10 am-2 pm
Registration Open

Surface Design & Direct Techniques

July 27, 2026
Textile and Fiber Arts at the Heifer Barn
August 4–27
Tuesday + Thursday 4–6:30 pm

NISDA Community Knit-Along... or Crochet

July 27, 2026
Free and Open to the Community!
August 4, 6, 11 + 13
Tuesday + Thursday 1–3 pm

Nature Tapestries

July 27, 2026
2 Day Workshop at the Heifer Barn!
August 10 + 14
Registration Open

Blockprinted Bandanas

July 27, 2026
1 Day Workshop at the Heifer Barn!
Friday August 7 | 1–3:30 pm
RegistratIon Open

Potter’s Wheel | All Levels

July 27, 2026
POTTER'S WHEEL All Skill Levels Adult 18+ (Teens are invited to register) Dates + Times: August 4, 6,11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 Tuesday and Thursday | 6–8:30 pm Instructor: Helen Mills (read bio) Tuition: $650 (+ Clay #25/$65 includes glazes and firing) No prior experience needed. All are welcome. We are able to adapt techniques to fit ever body of any age or skill level. Learn or expand your knowledge on the clay process as we explore techniques of wedging, throwing, trimming, and glazing. This will be a flexible class with a combination of group demonstration and personalized instruction. As these basic forms and techniques become second nature, you will be able to make more complex forms with confidence and curiosity. The final week will be dedicated to surface treatments and a variety of glazing strategies. Students purchase clay from NISDA. #25 bag for $65 which includes the cost of glaze and firing. Students with a basic knowledge of centering, trimming, etc. will expand their repertoire of forms. Demonstrations will include throwing of vase shapes, plates, lidded forms.. There will be an additional emphasis on developing a personal aesthetic and exploring surface design.

Off-Loom Placemats

July 26, 2026
1 Day Workshop at the Heifer Barn
August 5 | 1–3:30 pm
Registration Open
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