PHILADELPHIA WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Work Time for Currently Enrolled Students at Black Hound Clay Studio South
Open studio hours giving enrolled students dedicated time to practice handbuilding and glazing—useful for planning visits and understanding what the session covers.
Work Time for Currently Enrolled Students at Black Hound Clay Studio South.
Open Studios at Black Hound Clay Studio South invites currently enrolled students to refine handbuilding and glazing techniques in a dedicated studio window. Offered Wednesday through Sunday from 12:00 to 5:00 pm, the sessions emphasize exploration and practice without the use of a pottery wheel.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Five Hours of Uninterrupted Studio Time
Open Studios runs Wednesday–Sunday, 12–5 pm; students may arrive at any point during that window and should plan to be fully cleaned up by 5 pm.
Handbuilding and Glazing Only
The session is explicitly focused on handbuilding and glazing practice; the pottery wheel is not available as part of this open studio.
A Space for Practice and Experimentation
Open Studios encourages enrolled students to hone skills, explore new techniques, and get concentrated practice time in a creative environment.
What the day feels like
What the Session Feels Like
The open studio is a run-at-will window: students arrive any time between noon and 5 pm, set to work on handbuilding or glazing projects, and wrap up by the closing time. It’s a straightforward, practice-driven rhythm—time to experiment, refine surface work, and repeat techniques within the studio’s defined hours.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this open studio suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Open Studios run Wednesday through Sunday, from 12:00 to 5:00 pm (a five-hour window each day). Students may arrive at any time during that window but must be cleaned up by 5:00 pm.
The session is dedicated to handbuilding and glazing practice; note that wheel access is not part of this open studio.
Meet at Black Hound Clay Studio South, 1701 Federal Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146. Plan arrival and cleanup within the stated hours.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Who can attend Open Studio?
Open Studio is for currently enrolled students at Black Hound Clay Studio South.
When are open studio hours?
Open Studios run Wednesday through Sunday, from 12:00 to 5:00 pm.
Can I use the pottery wheel during Open Studio?
No. This open studio is for handbuilding and glazing only and does not include the use of a wheel.
When can I arrive and how long can I stay?
Students may arrive at any point between 12:00 and 5:00 pm; all participants must be fully cleaned up and finished by 5:00 pm.
Where is the studio located?
Black Hound Clay Studio South is located at 1701 Federal Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146.