Tucson Clay Art Center
We offer pottery classes for adults in a friendly, open, creative space, as well as memberships for experienced ceramists and a retail gallery of unique locally made ceramics.
ABOUT
TCAC instructs adults only, over 18 years of age. All levels of experience are welcome! Whether you are a beginner or experienced potter, our classes give you the freedom to create custom functional or sculptural pieces. Individual instruction allows students to learn the basics of ceramics as well as refine current skills. Wheel throwing, hand building, glazing and surface design are covered.
We are located near the Campbell corridor, on Ft. Lowell just west of Campbell, at 1703 E. Ft. Lowell Rd.
Owner /Instructor Rebecca Pincus
After more than 20 years working in clay, I find my excitement never lessens. The clay's earthiness, the excitement of glazes and the magic of the kiln still inspire me every day. I believe my strength as an instructor is in identifying a student's goals and encouraging their unique vision.
Class Schedule
All classes are 7 weeks long
Class Fee: $240, plus clay
Please note: we do not offer single or drop-in classes.
All levels welcome! Whether you are a beginner or experienced potter, these classes give you the freedom to create custom functional, decorative or sculptural pieces. Individual instruction allows students to learn the basics of ceramics as well as refine current skills. Students may study either handbulding or wheel throwing. Glazing and surface design are covered. Equipment, studio tools, glazing and firing are included.
All 2023 classes are full. Now registering for 2024.
2024
All classes are 7 weeks long
The class Fee is $240
(Plus clay)
WINTER SESSION January 8 - February 24
SPRING SESSION 1 March 4 - April 20
SPRING SESSION 2 April 29 - June 15
SUMMER SESSION July 1 - August 17
FALL SESSION 1 August 26 - October 12
FALL SESSION 2 October 21 - December 14*
*closed the week of Thanksgiving
CLASS SCHEDULE
Student Work
MEMBERSHIPS
Memberships to the studio are available for those who wish to work independently. TCAC provides a clean, spacious and friendly place in which to do so. The studio hosts a 30” x 50” slab roller and a separate glaze room. We offer two electric kilns, a Skutt and an L & L. The L & L accepts pieces as large as 25” x 25”. Members have unlimited access to the studio during studio hours. (except when workshops are scheduled in the space). Members may submit work to sell in the Gallery.
Give us a call to visit and check out this fabulous space!
Membership: $200 monthly. Includes glazes and firings.
(Please note: production work is not permitted.)
Facility
2200 sq. feet of fully equipped studio
Hand building area
7 Wheels
2 Kilns
Glaze room
Slab roller
CONTACT
Phone: 520-241-5481
email: tucsoncac@gmail.com
1703 East Fort Lowell Road, Tucson, Arizona 85719
STUDIO and GALLERY HOURS
MONDAY thru SATURDAY 10:00 - 4:00
Closed Sundays
BETSY TANZER
1934 - 2019
Artist - Educator - Mentor
Betsy founded the Clay Art Center in 2014, after a 60 year career in clay during which she ran numerous studios and clay organizations. Her work has been featured in many exhibitions around the country. She was a multi-faceted ceramicist, always exploring the possibilities of her medium.
Ceramics education was her passion.
A large selection of her ceramics are on display and available for purchase in the studio gallery.
Come shop for one-of-a-kind, locally made ceramics in our
Gallery
1703 E Ft Lowell Rd. Ph: 520-241-5481 tucsoncac@gmail.com