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 Clay Studio

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The Annex's Clay Studio

Located directly across from The Children’s Museum of Southern Oregon, The Annex: Clay and Culinary Studio is your dedicated neighborhood hub for clay exploration and culinary creativity. This is a vibrant community space where imagination truly takes shape—from crafting your very first pinch pots to mastering wheel throwing, we have a spot for every maker.

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Summer Clay Schedule

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Tuesday & Wednesday

Closed to the public for Summer Clubs. Learn more about Summer Clubs.

Thursday & Friday

  • Open Studio: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

  •  Mini-Wheel Sessions: 12:00 PM & 12:45 PM (Sign-up required)

  •  Weekly Workshops: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Sign-up preferred)

Saturday 

  • Open Studio: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Community Access

 No museum admission is required to visit the Clay Studio—it is open to the entire community.

Our Location

Join us at 406 W. Main St., Medford, OR 97501, directly across from the Children's Museum of Southern Oregon

Stay Connected

See all the fun we have with clay every day! Follow our Annex Instagram page for studio updates and inspiration.

Choose Your Clay Experience

We offer three distinct ways to get creative in the studio. Please note our different signup policies so we can accommodate everyone.

Weekly Clay Workshops
Sign-Up Preferred 

These structured classes change every week! Join us for a guided, family-friendly group experience centered around fun seasonal themes.

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Mini-Wheel Sessions
Sign-Up Required

Ready to try the pottery wheel? These guided sessions give you dedicated time to learn throwing techniques with an instructor. Due to limited equipment, pre-registration is mandatory.

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Open Studio
No sign-up needed

Drop in during open hours for self-guided exploration! Enjoy free clay play with recycled materials, purchase clay to make your own keepsake, or paint a piece of premade bisqueware.

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Weekly Clay Workshops
When to go: During Workshop times (Summer Hours: Thurs & Fri 3 pm–4 pm) 
Best for: Guided learning and creating professional-quality ceramic pieces.
The Process: Requires three visits—one to Make, one to Paint (after firing), and one to Pick up your finished piece.
Cost: Varies by workshop (includes all materials and firing).
Sign Up:

  • Pre-registration is highly recommended to guarantee your seat. Last-minute plans? Walk-ins are always welcome! Please just arrive 10 minutes early so we can check availability and get you registered at the door.

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Calendar

Make your own calendar! Workshop

June 2-5

Mushroom

Garden Stick Mushrooms Workshop

June 9-12

Snail

Snail Cup Workshop

June 18 and 19

Candle

Tulip Candle Stick Holder Workshop

June 25 and 26

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Mini-Wheel Sessions

When to go: During Wheel Mini Sessions (Summer Hours: Thurs and Fri 12 pm and 12:45 pm).

Best for: Beginners wanting to try the pottery wheel. Join an instructor-led, 30-minute introduction to the wheel.

Cost: $15 Members / $20 Non-Members.

Online booking required!

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Open Studio
When to go: During Open Studio hours  (Summer Hours: Thurs and Fri: 10 am–12 pm & 1 pm–5 pm | Sat: 10 am–5 pm).
Participate in Free Clay Play (FREE): Explore with clay at no cost and use our self-guided instructions to build anything you can imagine. (Note: Pieces and materials remain at the studio to be recycled).
Purchase Clay & Create: Buy a portion of studio clay to build a permanent, personalized masterpiece that you will fire and glaze.
Paint Premade Bisqueware: Skip the sculpting and jump straight to the color. Purchase and paint a premade ceramic piece of your choice!
No reservations required—just drop in during open hours to create at your own pace!

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