About the Studio
Spearfish Clayworks
517 N. Main St.
Spearfish, SD
Established April 2025
Hours
Mon-Thurs 4-9 PM
& Sat 10-3
Pottery to Paint:
Choose from a wide variety of pre-made pottery to paint. Pottery prices range from $5-$45. Walk-ins welcome, but please schedule ahead of time for groups larger than 5 people.
Studio fee: $8 per person
Helper fee (for parents accompanying children): $4 per helper
Open studio hours are for those who have taken our intro to pottery wheel class or who have equivalent experience. We also have some space for handbuilding. Tools, aprons, and project storage is provided; but you are welcome to bring your own tools and take projects home. Members can store clay at the studio, but we don't have the space for personal tools.
Clay costs $50/25lb. brick, the glaze and kiln time for anything made with that clay is included in the cost. We do not allow outside clay. Outside glaze must be in original packaging and approved by staff before use. We fire to cone 6.
Kids 13 and under must take private lessons before attending open studio, and must have a parent present.
Day passes: $15, good for one day only.
Punch card: $120 for 10 day passes. Does not expire.
One-month membership: $135 for unlimited visits during open studio hours.
3-Month membership: $120/month for unlimited visits during open studio hours. Your card will automatically be charged on the day of the month you choose. Non-cancelable.
6-Month membership: $95/month for unlimited visits during open studio hours. Your card will automatically be charged on the day of the month you choose. Non-cancelable.
Private Lessons:
Pricing Structure
1 person: $70
2-3 people: $55/person
4-8 people: $45/person
Lessons are 1.5 hours long. Materials and kiln time are included. Staff will glaze your pieces for no additional cost. If you want to learn to glaze them yourself, that is an additional separate lesson. Please understand that scheduling is limited for larger groups.
All children 13 and under must take private lessons before attending open studio, and must be in groups of 3 or less. Pottery wheel is not recommended for kids under 7; we do have other options for younger children.
Contact us for a quote.
Private Parties:
*For group pottery wheel sessions, see section above labeled 'Private Lessons.' We can only accommodate up to 8 people on wheels.*
For groups larger than 8, you can schedule a pottery painting party or do a sculptural project. Please contact us for a quote.
The only option for children's birthday parties is pottery painting. Max number of kids is 10, two adult helpers required.
Our Story
Hi, folks! Welcome to Spearfish Clayworks, a community pottery studio where we aim to provide an environment where creativity can thrive, no matter someone's experience level. The studio is woman-owned, operated by Emily and a team of Spearfish locals dedicated to fostering a positive and inclusive space.
In 2005, when Emily was in high school, she landed her first job as a studio assistant to the late Shawn Funk, who was a beloved potter, musician, & community arts educator. After his passing, Emily graduated high school and moved on from Spearfish, but throughout the years of adventuring and learning to become an educator herself, two things really stuck: pottery and music.
Twenty years later, Emily opened her own brick-and-mortar pottery studio. She feels it an honor and a privilege to bring it full circle, offering a ceramics space to Spearfish, with an emphasis on classes and community. Members may be subject to the occasional band practice during open studio!
