Studio 360 Mission Statement

360° represents a full circle evolution of Eckels Pottery from a fine art gallery to a teaching studio focused on ceramics education. Bob Eckels, the founder of the pottery was a master potter and teacher, and prioritized teaching visitors about art and pottery. We prioritize Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion. Our goal is to provide a safe space to encourage creativity in the ceramic arts. We prioritize diversity, equity, access, and inclusion. We welcome all races, genders, sexual orientation and abilities. We provide a supportive and inspiring space to learn, connect, and create art together.

Studio Policies

Studio Ettiquitte

-We encourage regular attendance as it enhances your learning experience, but know there’s no penalty for missing a class. You may request make up time, and is subject to instructor availability.

- Stay in the designated Studio 360 area of Eckels Pottery. Please do not disrupt the gallery or private studio spaces. Kilns can be hot when firing work. Please be cautious at all times and do not touch or put work on kilns.

- Please leave the studio cleaner than you found it; maintaining a and safe environment is a shared responsibility among everyone in the studio. Always clean up with water, sponges, or a mop to minimize clay dust. Studio clean up instructions will be posted and introduced during class.

- Each student will use a designated shelf space. Please do not touch other people's work without permission and store all your work on your designated shelf.

-All students must contribute to a positive and welcoming learning environment. Disrespectful or aggressive behavior will not be tolerated, and Eckels Pottery reserves the right to dismiss students that violate the studio etiquette agreement.

-Dispose of clay properly. Clay or glaze can damage plumbing if it is dumped in the utility sink or bathroom sink. Instead, please dispose of materials in the designated trash can for clay scraps. We are a sustainable pottery and all used clay is recycled to make new usable clay.

-We ask that you only use clay and glazes from Eckels Pottery to prevent any issues with our firings and to reduce material contamination.

Class Registration and Cancellation Policy

If requested, you may cancel 7 days or more prior to the class start date, and receive a full refund -- if we are able to fill the class position with someone on the waiting list. If the position isn't filled, a refund of 50% will be offered.

Canceling within 7 days of the first class date will not be refunded. Rescheduling is possible, and is subject to availability determined by Eckels Pottery 360 Studio staff.

Class and Workshop Release Form

Things to Know

Pottery involves tools, clay, glazes, spinning wheels, and hot kilns. While we take safety seriously, accidents can happen (like cuts, burns, strains, or dust exposure).
You’re responsible for working safely and following your instructor’s directions.
Please take care of your personal belongings—we can’t be responsible for lost or damaged items.

Liability Release

In choosing to participate in an event at Eckels Pottery 360 Studio, I agree that for myself, my heirs, executors, and successors hereby completely and unconditionally release and agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Eckels Pottery 360 Studio and any representative thereof from and against any claims, costs, causes of action, expenses, judgments, and liabilities of any kind resulting from, arising out of, or in relation to my participation or involvement at Eckels Pottery 360 Studio.

Eckels Pottery reserves the right, should we believe a participant's behavior or actions are damaging or disruptive for other students, members, or staff or are in violation of Eckels Pottery Studio policy, to remove the participant from the class, the studio, and other community events.

Photo Release

By completing the registration form:

I grant permission for Eckels Pottery 360 gallery to photograph or record me during classes for promotional purposes on digital platforms.