Tucson Clay Art Center
We offer pottery classes for adults in a friendly, open, creative space, as well as memberships for experienced ceramicists and a retail gallery of unique locally made ceramics.
ABOUT
TCAC instructs adults only, over 18 years of age. All levels of experience are welcome! Whether you are a beginner or experienced potter, our classes give you the freedom to create custom functional or sculptural pieces. Individual instruction allows students to learn the basics of ceramics as well as refine current skills. Wheel throwing, hand building, glazing and surface design are covered.
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We are located near the Campbell corridor, on Ft. Lowell just west of Campbell, at 1703 E. Ft. Lowell Rd.
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Owner /Instructor Rebecca Pincus
After more than 20 years working in clay, I find my excitement never lessens. The earthiness of clay, the excitement of glazes and the magic of the kiln still inspire me every day. I believe my strength as an instructor is in identifying a student's goals and encouraging their unique vision.
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Calendar of Sessions 2025
Winter Session: January 6 - February 22 Spring Session 1: March 3 - April 19 Spring Session 2: April 28 - June 14 Summer Session: July 7 - August 23 Fall Session 1: September 1 - October 18 Fall Session 2: October 27 - December 20
No classes the week of Thanksgiving
2025 Class Schedule
*Members have access to the studio during all open hours, Mon 9:30 - 4 and 6 - 9, Tue thru Thur 10 - 4 and 6 - 9, Fri 10 - 4, Sat 10 - 5. Hours listed below as "Members Only" are times specifically set aside for members when there are no students present.
MONDAYS
HAND BUILDING
ALL LEVELS
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9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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WHEEL THROWING
ALL LEVELS
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9:30 AM - 12:30 AM
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
THURSDAYS
MEMBERS
ONLY
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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HAND BUILDING
ALL LEVELS
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6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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WHEEL THROWING
ALL LEVELS
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6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
TUESDAYS
MEMBERS
ONLY
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10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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HAND BUILDING
ALL LEVELS
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1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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WHEEL THROWING
INTERMEDIATE
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1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
FRIDAYS
SCULPTURE
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10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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MEMBERS
ONLY
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1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
WEDNESDAYS
HAND BUILDING
ALL LEVELS
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10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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WHEEL THROWING
ALL LEVELS
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10:00 AM - 1:00 AM
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OPEN STUDIO
(currently registered students only)
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1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
SATURDAYS
SCULPTURE
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10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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HAND BUILDING
ALL LEVELS
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2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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WHEEL THROWING
ALL LEVELS
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10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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WHEEL THROWING
INTERMEDIATE
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2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Costs, Etc.
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Class Fee for the Seven Week Session: $255
includes glazes and firings
Clay (must be purchased in studio):
$10 for recycled clay (as available)
A variety of other clays are carried in the studio
and range in price from $25 to $31
All clay is sold in 25 lb bags
(more than enough for a seven week session)
We ask that each student have a basic toolkit. These may be purchased online, at the local clay supply store - Marjon's, or in the studio. They run about $20.
Student Work
MEMBERSHIPS
Memberships to the studio are available for those who wish to work independently. TCAC provides a clean, spacious and friendly place in which to do so. The studio hosts a 30” x 50” slab roller and a separate glaze room. We offer three electric kilns, a Skutt and and 2 L & L Production kilns . Members have unlimited access to the studio during studio hours. (except when workshops are scheduled in the space). Members may submit work to sell in the Gallery. Give us a call to visit and check out this fabulous space!
Membership cost is $50 per week. The cost includes glazes and all firings. In addition to a cubby for clay and tool storage, membership includes personal drying rack space.
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(Please note: production work is not permitted.)
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Facility
2200 sq. feet of fully equipped studio
Hand building area
8 Wheels
3 Kilns
Glaze room
Slab roller
Personal Drying Rack
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CONTACT
Phone: 520-241-5481
email: tucsoncac@gmail.com
1703 East Fort Lowell Road, Tucson, Arizona 85719
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STUDIO and GALLERY HOURS
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MONDAY thru SATURDAY 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
MONDAY thru THURSDAY 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Closed Sundays
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BETSY TANZER
1934 - 2019
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Artist - Educator - Mentor
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Betsy founded the Clay Art Center in 2014, after a 60 year career in clay during which she ran numerous studios and clay organizations. Her work has been featured in many exhibitions around the country. She was a multi-faceted ceramicist, always exploring the possibilities of her medium.
Ceramics education was her passion.
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A large selection of her ceramics are on display and available for purchase in the studio gallery.
Come shop for one-of-a-kind, locally made ceramics in our
Gallery
1703 E Ft Lowell Rd. Ph: 520-241-5481 tucsoncac@gmail.com