Studio Arts

Studio Kusi

CeramicsWheel ThrowingHand Building

Boutique ceramics studio in Mount Pleasant, small-group classes with an emphasis on creative exploration.

Editor's note

Studio Kusi integrates ceramics programming with mutual-aid fundraising efforts. There are two different types of sessions here: introductory workshops designed for complete beginners, and open studio sessions for people with existing ceramics experience. If you have never touched a wheel before, look specifically for workshops described as introductory or try-it, open studio sessions are not teaching environments.

New to this?

This studio welcomes beginners. No prior experience required.

What to expect your first visit

Sign up online in advance for a specific workshop, drop-in availability is not clearly stated
If you have no prior wheel experience, look specifically for beginner or 'try it' workshops; most regular programming assumes some prior experience
Wear clothes and shoes that can get dirty
The studio's focus is community production and mutual aid fundraising rather than ongoing structured curriculum

Best for

Adults interested in ceramics who want an affordable one-off wheel experience, or who have some experience and prefer a community-driven open-studio environment.

What to expect

Introductory workshops typically offer a brief introduction to wheel throwing with hands-on instruction and time to make a small number of pieces. Regular programming centers on open studio sessions and mutual aid production days where participants work more independently, with less structured teaching.

Grassroots and community-oriented. The focus on raising funds through pottery gives it a collaborative, purposeful atmosphere distinct from conventional ceramics schools.