Behind the scenes: New Studio tour and Potter’s first weeks

September 22, 2016 By Morgan

We finished our Studio remodel and the new potters are hard at work. Take a look at these photos from behind the scenes at the Clay Coyote.

Studio remodel, finished — The Studio remodel is done. Here’s a look at the potters’ nooks.

Electric kiln area — Our electric kilns (Snap, Crackle, and Pop) made a shift to the south side of the Studio. They’re closer to the big gas kiln now.

Potter's nook — Pre-clay view of potter’s nook. They are no longer this clean. They may never be again.

Levi Yankosky throwing demonstration — Levi Yankosky, emerging artist, demonstrating his throwing skills to young crowd.

Katie Teesdale throwing pots for group tour — Katie is demonstrating her throwing skills for a group tour.

Katie Teesdale prepping bisque — Katie Teesdale prepping bisque test pots to go in first gas firing.

Levi Yankosky loading kiln — Levi Yankosky loading gas kiln for first test firing.

Levi Yankosky and Katie Teesdale getting ready to light the gas kiln.

Levi Yankosky checking the peeps — Levi Yankosky is placing the peeps into the gas kiln, clearly it’s not hot yet, or he’d be wearing protective gloves…

Gallery Open Door — Stop by, we’re open 7 days a week and we’d love to give you a tour. You might see one of these potters hard at work!