The Mount Sequoyah Clay Studio is a coworking space for dozens of ceramic artists in Northwest Arkansas. The Clay Studio is built on the cooperation and participation of its members, who collectively care for the space and share their craft with each other and the greater community. For more information about memberships, classes, and events, please see below.
Memberships
Memberships are available to experienced ceramic artists who are already familiar with the ceramic cycle and are comfortable contributing to the daily upkeep and functions of a community studio.
Membership includes
24-hour access to the facility
A personal storage shelf
10 potter’s wheels
A slab roller and extruder
Basic tools
A variety of glazes
Weekly firings (mid-range electric/cone 6)
Pricing: $100 Monthly plan
$570 6-month plan
$1,080 Annual plan
Before registering, please read the User Agreement below and contact the Clay Studio Coordinator about your previous ceramics experience (jordan@mountsequoyah.org)
CLASSES
6-WEEK Intro to Handbuilding: Pinch, Coil & Slab. APRIL 16, 2026
A 6-week class series led by Janira Rios on handbuilding with clay.
In this six-week course, students will be introduced to the foundations of handbuilt ceramics through gentle, accessible explorations of pinch, coil, and slab techniques. Designed with beginners in mind, this class emphasizes curiosity, experimentation, and mindful making in a supportive studio environment where process matters as much as product.
Participants will receive up to 25 pounds of clay, along with access to studio glazes, allowing them to develop and complete a collection of fired works to take home at the end of the course.
Each session will include clear demonstrations, reflective discussions, and generous hands-on studio time. Students will be guided through thoughtfully planned exercises that build confidence and foundational skills while also encouraging creative planning, sketching, and personal exploration in clay. Space will be made for individual projects that reflect each student’s interests, ideas, and evolving style.
By the end of the course, students will have a deeper understanding of basic handbuilding methods, material awareness, and finishing techniques, along with a meaningful body of functional and/or sculptural pieces that reflect their creative journey in clay.
Classes meet from 6-8 PM on Thursdays for 6 weeks:
April 16th
April 23rd
April 30th
May 7th
May 14th
May 21st
Complete Series Price: $295.29
Teacher: Janira Rios-Campos
Janira Rios - Campos is a ceramic artist in Northwest Arkansas specializing in functional pieces through handbuilding and wheel throwing. As the Clay Studio Assistant at Mt. Sequoyah, she enhances her skills through study and experimentation. Inspired by her Mexican heritage, she’s led community events like a Día de los Muertos clay workshop and sells her work at local markets. Her passion for clay also took her to studios in Mashiko and Tajimi, Japan, to learn about ceramics traditions. Janira values mindful making and the tactile process of working with clay.
