About Us
Forma is a community clay studio where people come to learn, experiment, and grow with clay. We serve adults and youth who want a structured, supportive place to develop skills, explore creativity, and work alongside other makers. Our space is designed to be functional, calm, and welcoming, with clear systems that help everyone succeed while maintaining respect, safety, and consistency.
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Our Approach (Why Forma?)
At Forma, we focus on fundamentals first and return to them often. Instruction is clear, patient, and responsive to the needs of the people in the room. Beginners receive steady guidance, while experienced students have space to refine their technique, explore new forms, and experiment with materials. Learning at Forma is hands on. You’ll revisit forms, techniques, and studio practices over weeks and months to build confidence, skill, and understanding. We emphasize care for shared materials, thoughtful use of space, and learning through repetition and practice.
Meet our Team
Forma is run by a small team of working potters, instructors, and staff who bring a variety of perspectives, skills, and experience with clay. Together, they manage day to day operations, maintain the studio, support members, and cultivate a vibrant, long term studio culture. Working members and contract instructors round out the team, keeping the studio active, inspiring, and connected to our broader ceramics community.
Our Studio
Our studio space is designed for smooth workflows, easy access to tools and materials, and plenty of inspiration. Every corner of Forma is thoughtfully arranged to support focused making, experimentation, and collaboration in a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
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Member Work Area
8 wheels, dedicated hand building tables, and plenty of work tables for individual projects.
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Classroom
12 wheels, hand building tables, and space for lots of students.
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Tools & Equipment
Comprehensive selection of throwing and trimming tools, slab roller, bats, ribs, stamps, extruder, carving tools, wire tools, brushes, sponges, molds, templates, and virtually every pottery making tool you could imagine.
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Materials
15+ house made glazes, multiple clay bodies, and studio reclaim clay available for members and students.
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Kilns & Firing
Multiple kilns for cone 6 oxidation firing, with fast and reliable firing turnaround.
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Gallery
Small onsite gallery featuring work for sale by members and instructors.
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Workspace Amenities
Well organized and maintained storage, clean studio surfaces, towel service and lots of natural light.
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Community & Comfort
Small kitchenette/snack area with fridge, outdoor patio for breaks and inspiration, cafe downstairs for coffee and snacks, and convenient parking.
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Supportive Environment
Supervised sessions during Potters Hours, clear studio systems, and access to guidance from instructors and experienced members.
Everything at Forma is designed to make creating with clay easy, enjoyable, and inspiring, whether you’re refining your throwing technique, experimenting with glazes, handbuilding a new form, or exploring a new idea.