Thank you for your interest in Not Made in China Pottery Studio. We are a pottery studio, school, gallery, bookstore, and one of the finest clay facilities in sunny Albuquerque, New Mexico. We occupy a spacious, well lit, and professionally equipped building in the University/Nob Hill area with a vibrant and diverse community of artists. We offer resident and non-resident studio memberships, class
es, and workshops. Our gallery is filled with works made in the shop by members, and other arts & crafts made by various, local artisans covering a variety of styles. Not Made in China Pottery Studio is an open-to-the-public ceramics and pottery studio. Members enjoy access to electric pottery wheels (dual directions), two kick wheels, hand-building and wheel tools, slab roller, extruder, electric kilns, a full art library, Wi-Fi, break-room access, a gallery to sell works, and an experienced staff of technicians,as well as student instructors. Memberships includes materials costs for ceramics including instruction, clay, slips, glazes, and tool use. We provide everything needed in a pottery studio! Please remember to come in clothes that can get dirty, as well as closed-toed shoes. ;)
Membership is open to the general public and their families -- all members must be 13 years of age or older. Any persons under 13 years of age, must be under direct-parental supervision. We always welcome prospective members to come by the studio for a tour, or you can contact us to set up an appointment. (No experience required!)
Just show up in clothes you do not mind getting dirty, and you're ready for good times! Classes for beginning and intermediate potters are taught on-site, and include lessons in throwing on the wheel, hand-building, sculpture, and surface treatments. New members must go through a Clay Studio Orientation/Class before working at NMiC Pottery Studio (mostly to learn the studio rules, etiquette, and procedures.) Not Made in China Pottery Studio hosts workshops, arts & craft shows, and Fine Arts Shows featuring hand-made art (not just pottery) throughout the year. Booths are open to non-members, and at a reduced fee for members. We always encourage our members to come out and pitch in for a few hours, having fun. Overview:
Not Made in China Pottery Studio is located in University Area of Albuquerque; open to the public for classes and available for studio use by members. Volunteer Work Studies and Members manage and run the studio. We provide clay art classes for beginners and advanced artists in wheel throwing and hand building for adults and youth. Membership includes use of all studio equipment and space, unlimited glaze and firing privileges with studio purchased clay. No outside clay or unapproved glazes allowed without Kiln Masters' approval. Pottery Studio Equipment:
Electrical kilns
6 electric wheels (Spins in both directions)
Slab roller
Extruder
Hand building area/ tables
Public and Rental-able Private Shelving
All Possible Tools Needed
Aprons and batts provided
Over 10,000 stamps and decorative tools
High-Speed Wifi, Art Library, Gallery & Break-room access
Experienced staff of technicians and student instructors ready to help! Anasazi 5x (Deep Red color, lots of iron, Coarse, Cone 6 Clay Body)
Columbine Porcelain (Ice White color, Creamy texture, Smooth, Fine, Cone 6 Clay Body)
Rainbow Pallet of Slips and Glazes, studio formulated for cone 6
All Slips, Glaze, and Clays are Food/Oven/Micro/Freezer Safe! Outside Materials Require Kiln Masters' Approval. Monthly Memberships for the Mightiest
Memberships include instruction, all tools needed, and the first 50lbs of Clay, Glazes, and Firing. Member rate for clay applies after the 1st 50lbs. New Members must go through a Clay Studio Orientation/Class before working in the Studio
$100 Mercenary membership includes 12-7pm access everyday
$175 Civilian membership includes 9-9pm access everyday
$350 Comrade membership includes 124/7pm access everyday
Must pay security deposit for studio key.
$50 Cadet Membership includes 12- 7pm access everyday
You pay for pieces you wish to keep by the pound at the member rate. Major Discounts for bulk membership purchases! Lesson Packages
Great for those with little free time or long commutes. Schedule your lessons as far apart as you like! Together, lets indulge the full process of ceramics, bringing anything to fruition with your own hands! You choose between wheel throwing, hand building, or both! All lessons are 2.5 hours long and includes all tools, materials, and free studio days to practice what you learned. We strongly believe lessons are useless without practice.
$125 Weekly Warrior Workshop is 4 lessons for one person
$150 Warrior Tea Set Quartet is 4 lessons for one person on spouted vessel sets
$200 Dynamic Duo Discourse is 4 lessons for 2 persons
Earthenware Escapades For Weekend Warriors:
Classes for the Masses! at Not Made In China Pottery. Earthenware Escapades are for those who do not want to commit to a monthly membership! Great for Night and Weekend Warriors who only have a few hours to spare here and there! A Super Fun Date with your best friend. Great as a solo adventure too!
$60 Clay Date for Two: 2 persons make 2 pieces each! Your Choice!
$75 Dinner Set Reset: 2 persons make a 4 piece dinner set
$75 Sushi Date: 2 persons each make a sake bottle, cup, and sushi plate
$75 Muddy Man Mug Mess: 4 persons each make a personalized, over-sized Mug
$125 Ghostly Encounter: 2 persons make 2 pieces in a Private wheel tryst with “Ghost” Photo-Op
Earthenware Escapades gives couples and individuals a unique and fun experience. You have the opportunity to use a potter's wheel or hand build your own clay creation. We provide everything you need--just come ready to have a good time, wearing clothes that can get dirty (this includes shoes). Not just for romantic couples,
Earthenware Escapades For Weekend Warriors: Classes for the Masses! are perfect for:
• Introducing your friends to the joys of making pottery.
• Family Fun
• Birthday Parties, Showers, & Small Reunions
• Corporate Outings
• It's the perfect gift for someone who has everything. After teaching literally hundreds of people to paint, and thousands the joy of ceramics over the last few years, Not Made in China Pottery Studio created Classes for the Masses. We welcome you to join the fun, joy, and satisfaction of The ABQ-Renaissance at the home-base: Not Made in China Pottery Studio. Please feel free to bring beverages and snacks of your choice. Food and drink are allowed in the gallery and kitchen, not in the studio. Activities are available at anytime and run for approximately 2 - 2½ hours. You pick up your finished piece in approximately 3-4 weeks
(Or Sooner depending how involved you would like to get into the process)! Dates & Times
Please call 505.243.0228 to make a reservation at least 48 hours in advance. Please contact us to make arrangements. We will do our best to make it happen. Restrictions/Rules
•Children under 13 must be under direct parental guidance.
•Wear clothes that you can get dirty, this includes closed-toe shoes.
•The class cost must be paid in full plus sales tax when you register. Not Made in China Pottery Studio
"Bringing Production Back to America, Together."
915 Yale Blvd SE ABQ, NM 87106
