We’re doing things a little bit different here.

Hence the name.

We want to create a space where you don’t need to invest in your own personal collection of glazes, underglazes, and tools – unless you really want to! We want your membership and your clay to be your only expenses. No firing fees. No glaze fees. Just membership and clay.

We’ve built a unique, quirky, and – in our opinion – beautiful space. We cater to both wheel throwers and handbuilders with brand new Shimpo Whisper wheels and custom built sit-stand work benches, and a glaze bar that boasts over 100 different brushable glazes and underglazes in glass jars with QR codes so you don’t need to mess up your phone with dirty finger tips hunting for photos and details about each glaze.

“Being creative is not a hobby. It’s a way of life.”

— Unknown

OUR ETHOS

We prioritize kindness, cleanliness, creativity, and community.

We welcome anyone who lives these values to come explore NAPS. We want this to be a space that you adore coming to. Where you feel welcomed. Where you have a fun and supportive community.

As the name suggests, we’re *not just* another pottery studio. We are dedicated to providing the local NELA community with free and low cost arts events (inlcuding and beyond pottery) so that everyone has the opportunity to be a part of our space and discover their inner artist while connecting with others in our welcoming community. Through various initiatives and collaborations, we aim to make a positive impact beyond our studio walls. Whether it’s through charitable events, workshops for local schools, or partnerships with community organizations, we strive to share the joy of pottery while supporting meaningful causes.

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ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY

(we really mean it)

Rudeness and meanness – this includes bigotry of any kind
Theft or deliberate damage of studio tools, equipment, supplies, or other members/student personal belongs and work
Providing unsolicited critique of other people’s work
Repeated failure to clean up after yourself – we understand you might have a memory lapse here or there but the studio should always be left as clean, if not cleaner, than when you found it.

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MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT

Member Access to NAPS Studio

These hours may change from time-to-time and to accommodate holidays or events but, as of July 2024:

Tues-Friday 10:30am – 9:30pm
Sat-Sunday 10:30am – 7:00pm
Closed Monday (We are committed to a clean and organized studio so Monday’s are reserved for a deep cleaning and studio organization day!)

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MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT

Space & Equipment

Dedicated member shelf for work-in-progress storage
Additional shelving space for clay storage to maximize your personal shelf for your work!
Use of 17 Shimpo Whisper Wheels (up to 12 wheels may be in use during class time – see schedule)
Access to custom built Handbuilding Tables and wedging tables
Access to over 100 studio glazes (~70 brushable, ~20 underglazes, ~10 dippable, ~20 low fire) and counting!
Use of all studio tools from basic essentials through to unique and fun ribs, bats, different sized loop tools, calipers, cookie cutters, ribbons, handle molds, handheld extruders, chucks, Giffin grip, base setters, brushes.

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MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT

Firing, glazes, sales and more…

Complimentary Firing – note: we are unable to support production potters at this time and reserve the right to limit firing
Free firing and glaze note tracking tool so you never have to wonder what that killer combination was!
Studio clay for purchase – we have five clay bodies and are soon to be adding a very unique 5th!
Free member programming and events
Studio sales
Discounts on classes and public events

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How much is it?

The pricing

$245 USD

Member Access to NAPS studio
Space and equipment
Complimentary firing, glazes, event special access, sales and more!

1299 EUR

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We’re doing things a little bit different here.

Hence the name.

“Being creative is not a hobby. It’s a way of life.”

We prioritize kindness, cleanliness, creativity, and community.

(we really mean it)

Member Access to NAPS Studio

Space & Equipment

Firing, glazes, sales and more…

The pricing

All Access

Meet the mind behind the magic

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Client love

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