Studio C is a community ceramics studio built for hands-on creativity and shared learning. It is a welcoming, fully equipped space where you can take a class, develop your skills, or experience clay for the very first time.
Upcoming Studio C Events
One-Night Wheel Throwing Workshop
Instructed by Ben Eckert & Jaye Lahee
Saturday, August 8
5:00–7:00 pm
Saturday, August 15
2:00–4:00 pm
5:00–7:00 pm
Wednesday, August 19
6:00–8:00 pm
Wednesday, August 26
6:00–8:00 pm
In this beginner-friendly workshop, participants will learn basic wheel-throwing techniques to try their hand at the pottery wheel. Participants will be given three 1-pound balls of clay to learn to cone and center clay, pull up walls, shape, and finish up to three pots.
Pinch Pot Planter
Monday, August 17
6:00–8:00 pm
Strawberry Trinket Tray
Friday, August 21
6:00–8:00 pm
In this beginner-friendly handbuilding workshop, students will learn simple handbuilding techniques to create a strawberry trinket tray. Students will explore adding texture and surface design, and select their desired finish from the studio’s glaze options. This all-inclusive workshop is hosted by Studio C’s artist-in-residence, Abigail Moses.
Wall Sconce
Friday, August 28
6:00–8:00 pm
In this class you will learn how to make a wall sconce with the help of Studio C’s Studio Manager and Artist-in-Residence Abigail Moses. She will teach you how to prepare, shape, and decorate your own sconce, perfect to display a small candle or other special item. You will learn basic handbuilding techniques and choose your favorite glaze color that Studio C will apply and fire for you after class.
In this beginner-friendly workshop, participants will learn basic handbuilding techniques to design their own pinch pot planters. Participants will add surface details to their planter using slip-trailing techniques and then will select their desired glaze from Studio C’s glaze options. This all-inclusive workshop is hosted by Studio C’s artist-in-resident, Abigail Moses.
Introducing Studio Hours
Studio hours are designed for individuals with ceramics experience who are comfortable working independently. This is not a facilitated class; it is time to focus on personal projects using the studio's equipment and materials.
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For creators who are 18+ and can work independently
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Every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00-9:00 pm
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First studio session is $40 and includes:
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Orientation
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2 lbs of clay
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Ware board
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Plastic bag to store project
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Up to 4 weeks of storage
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Subsequent studio sessions are $20 and include:
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1 lb of clay
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Glaze to finish your piece(s) once ready
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Kiln firing
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Additional clay can be purchased in the studio at $5 per pound
How Studio Hours Work
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Fill out the interest form.
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Wait.
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We will review your responses and follow up.
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Schedule and pay for your first session!
Additional information, such as how to register for studio sessions and full studio policies, will be provided after the interest form is reviewed.
Questions? Contact studio@artsincolumbus.org
Abigail Moses
Studio C Artist in Residence
Abigail Moses (she/they) is an artist and art facilitator based in their hometown of Columbus, Indiana. Abby has experience in multiple mediums from painting and printmaking to sculpture and ceramics, but now has a special focus on ceramics as the Resident Artist and Studio Manager at Studio C. Having taught classes and exhibited art across central and southern Indiana, one of the core focuses of their work is empowering people through connection and creative expression. Abby’s artwork focuses on natural patterns and symbiotic relationships, emphasizing the often-overlooked beauty, interconnectedness, and queerness of life. You can find her work online at www.jostarrmo.com
Location
Studio C — an initiative of the Columbus Area Arts Council
📍4760 Ray Boll Blvd, Columbus, IN
(Columbus Propeller* campus)
*Please Note: Studio C and Columbus Propeller are separate organizations with different management, programs, and fee structures. The Columbus Area Arts Council rents space in Propeller’s building to operate Studio C.
Access to Columbus Propeller does not include access to Studio C. However, Columbus Propeller members receive a 20% discount on Studio C classes through October 2026.
More Coming Soon!
Classes and Workshops
More classes will be announced soon, including handbuilding, wheel throwing, and mixed media approaches to clay. Offerings will range from beginner to intermediate skill levels and will be scheduled on a variety of days to make participation accessible.
Studio C Memberships
Once Studio C is fully established, we plan to introduce a membership option offering extended studio access, including keyholder access for experienced participants. Details will be announced as the program develops.
Thank You
We are incredibly grateful to Heritage Fund, City of Columbus, Victoria Griffin and Chris Raskob, Elwood Staffing Services, Jaye Lahee, and the generous supporters who contributed to the Studio C Fund a Need at Uncommon Cause. Your support helped turn our community’s dream into a reality.
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