frequently asked questions
How do i register for classes?
Register online for adult classes,
classes for children and families,
or workshops by
visiting individual class links and selecting "register online."
Or, download, print and mail the
registration form [98K PDF].
You can also call the Clay Studio to register at 215-925-3453, x 23.
What are the dates for the 2012 winter session?
Winter 2012 classes run January 4th - March 13th.
Where is the school located?
The school is located on the 3rd floor of 139 N 2nd St., Philadelphia, PA
What does my tuition include?
Tuition includes glazes, firings and open studio time. $100 deposit per class required with registration. Balance due at first class. Credit card payments will only be accepted for the entire tuition amount. No receipt sent. Call if you need confirmation. Clay must be purchased from The Clay Studio school store, where you may also purchase tools during your first class. Prices and availability are subject to change. TCS reserves the right to close open studio for special events.
What is your policy on class refunds?
Prior to the first class: full refund less a $10 handling fee. After first class: 50% of class fee. No refunds after second class. No refunds for missed classes. Enrollment fees cannot be carried into the next term. Membership fees are not refundable. Workshop refunds 10 days before workshop begins: full refund less a $10 handling fee. After that, refunds less handling fee will be given only in the case that someone on a waiting list takes your place. For further questions, please contact Sara Gallo at sara@theclaystudio.org.
How do I know if the school is closed due to bad weather?
If the school is closed, The Clay Studio will post the information our homepage at www.theclaystudio.org/
Other ways to check for school closings: KYW News radio 1060 (school closing number for KYW is 1021), on-line at kyw1060.com, by calling 215.224.1060, and on television on KYW-3.
How can I contact a student or inquire about firing or picking work?
Please call 215-922-8713 to reach a student or to inquire about firing or picking up work.
What are the open studio hours for winter session?
Mondays: 10am - 4pm, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Tuesdays: 10am - 4pm, 7pm - 10pm
Wednesdays: 10am - 4pm
Thursdays: 10am - 4pm, 7pm - 10pm
Fridays: 10am - 4pm
Saturdays: 1pm - 5pm
Sundays: 1pm - 5pm
Open studio times are free to all students.
What are the winter session gas kiln firing schedules?
Load: January 25th @ 5 pm; Unload: January 29th
Load: February 15th @ 5 pm; Unload: February 19th
Load: February 28th @ 5 pm; Unload: March 4th
Load: March 14th @ 10pm; Unload: March 18th
What are the winter session pick-up hours?
March 21st, 10am - 7:30pm
March 22nd, 10am - 8pm
March 23rd, 10am - 5pm
March 24th, 10am - 5pm
March 25th, 10am - 5pm
How can I get acces to the student documents?
you can download each document by clicking on them:
Student guide - winter 2012 [991k PDF]
Classroom open studio schedule - winter 2012 [45k PDF]
Important dates - winter 2012 [74k PDF]
