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.  






Independent Wheel

David Bradley Tool Demonstration

Come watch well-known guest artist David Bradley demonstrate how to use the sturdy stainless steel rib he designed for throwing and sculpting.

David has been a ceramic artist for 50 years. Early on in his career he designed the rib to meet his needs of throwing and shaping his functional and sculptural work. Since then it has become a mainstay in ceramic studios across the country.

February 15, 1-3 PM on the Raku Plaza
The fee for this event is $10.

REGISTER NOW

DAVID BRADLEY RIBS CAN BE PURCHASED FROM THE SUPPLY ROOM



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

DARE TO BE DAZZLING

Saggar

Discover brilliant surprises as you unwrap pieces prepared with colorful stains and textures, then fired in this two-day session.

DAZZLE

February 21, 3-5 PM
February 22, 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

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

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

February 12, 3-6 PM



MAKING MADE EASY

Pitcher Perfect

Create stunning pitchers for beverages or watering plants with easy hand building techniques. Learn to apply deep texture and add handles. Add flair with glazes on your own.<

DISCOVER

February 12, 3-6 PM

CLASSIC TECHNIQUES

Columns & Bottles

Let inspiration guide you as form containers, create figures or sculpt abstract shapes out of tubes and columns made with dowels.

IMAGINE

Feb 13 & 20, 3-6 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

February 17, 3-6 PM



TEXTURED TREASURE

Textural Wall Hanging

Create a hanging piece of art as you learn to form large hump and slump pieces without cracking, and how to use slip techniques to add texture & additional pieces.

DESIGN

February 18 & 25, 3-6 PM

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




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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