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POTTERY PROGRAM

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Unleash your creativity and get your hands dirty at the Cultural Arts Alliance Pottery Studio! Whether you're a seasoned ceramicist or a total beginner, our fully equipped studio is the perfect place to shape, mold, and bring your artistic visions to life.

About the Studio

Our Pottery Studio is a welcoming space where artists of all levels can explore the art of clay. We offer a variety of classes, workshops, and open studio hours, giving you the opportunity to hone your skills and connect with fellow creatives.

The Studio is located at the picturesque Bayou Arts Center in the historic Hogtown Bayou area of Santa Rosa Beach. The Bayou Arts Center is strategically situated to serve as a neighborhood cultural hub offering opportunities to create, connect, explore, inspire and engage through the power of the Arts. 

The Studio has experienced incredible growth since its inception in 2019, thanks to support from Shawn & Richard Tomasello and the collaboration of many ceramic artists, especially Skip Deems and Megan Patterson. Starting with just two wheels and a kiln, the studio has expanded into a vibrant hub for 3D arts education, now boasting ten wheels, specialized equipment, monthly classes, specialty workshops, live demonstrations at CAA events, and an Open Studio program that includes offering firing services for the broader community. This growth reflects the CAA’s commitment to fostering creativity and meeting the increasing demand for accessible arts education.

What We Offer

  • Classes
    Learn hand-building, wheel-throwing, glazing techniques, and more from skilled instructors in a supportive environment.

  • Open Studio Membership (Prior pottery experience in the past 2 years required. Pricing subject to change.) Open Studio members work independently with access to professional equipment, dedicated studio space, and exclusive studio perks. To ensure a safe, productive, and enjoyable studio experience, members should have a working knowledge of basic pottery techniques, equipment, and clay processes.

    • Members should be comfortable with the proper use and care of pottery wheels, slab rollers, wall extruders, and basic hand-building tools, as well as general studio safety and cleanup practices.

    • A foundational understanding of the clay process is also important, including the stages of greenware, leather hard, bone dry, and bisque ware, and how each stage affects handling, decorating, and firing.

    • Members should also have experience with basic glazing techniques, including dipping, brushing, layering glazes, and working with underglazes. Our studio uses Cone 6 mid-fire clay and glazes, so familiarity with this firing range, including appropriate clay and glaze compatibility, is recommended.

    • Open Studio is designed for artists who are ready to work independently while taking advantage of professional equipment and a creative community. Members are responsible for understanding proper equipment use, following studio guidelines, and maintaining a clean, respectful shared workspace.

    • We are currently on a wait-list for our Open Studio Membership, but you can join the waitlist here. 

  • Monthly Fee Options:

    • $130: 4 sessions

    • $180: 6 sessions

    • $210: 8 sessions

    • $290: 12 sessions​

  • Daily Drop-In:

    • $35 per session (2-session minimum)

    • Clay not included; must be purchased from the studio
      To guarantee a wheel and shelf, payment must be made on or before the 5th of each month. Payment accepted in person or by phone.

  • Firing Services

    • $35 per kiln shelf – Bisque

    • $40 per kiln shelf – Self-glazed work

  • Clay Sales

    • $40 for a 25 lb. bag of clay

    • $1 per pound for recycled clay

  • Special Events
    Looking for a unique experience? Whether it’s a private one-on-one lesson, a creative group outing, a bachelorette bash, or a special event with friends, we’ve got you covered! Additionally, we offer opportunities to participate in themed workshops, artist showcases, and community gatherings throughout the year. Complete our online form and let’s create something amazing together.

Meet Our Lead Instructor

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​Jessica Batson has called Santa Rosa Beach home since 1984. The influence of living at the beach shows in her work. Raised in an artistic home, she has worked in various mediums but currently focuses on pottery, batik, and crochet. She regularly teaches classes and workshops in wheel-thrown pottery and batik throughout Walton County, sharing her passion and expertise with students of all levels.

Get Involved

Whether you're looking to try something new, refine your technique, or simply find a creative outlet, the CAA Pottery Studio has something for everyone. Come experience the joy of working with clay and be part of our vibrant artistic community!


Ready to create? Check out our class schedule, become a member, or drop by for a visit. Check out our Events calendar for a current class schedule. 

Have Questions?
For more information about pottery classes, memberships, or studio services, contact Jessica Batson at Pottery@CulturalArtsAlliance.com or call the Bayou Arts Center at 850.622.5970.

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