Independent Creative Time
Do you have previous experience want time to practice? Creative Time is a great option for intermediate to advanced potters who are comfortable working in a studio independently. Staff will be around to ask questions but will not offer lessons or hands-on guidance. Creative time credits are sold in 6 pack bundles which include access to all studio materials, tools, and glazes, a personal shelf, and firing for up to 20 points of pottery made at the studio. Note: we do not fire work made at home or outside the studio.
Independent Creative Time
Drop In: $75
6-Pack Bundle: $275 for 6 sessions (valid for 65 days from date of purchase)
Individual Session Time: 3 hours
Class Size: maximum 4-6 ppl
Open to Ages 18+
Creative Time is only for those approved by our studio. To get approved, click “Get Approved” below. **Please note: the drop-in rate is only for returning students.
Required experience: Two 6-Week Courses at Good Dirt LA, One 6-Week Course at Good Dirt LA with approval of your instructor, OR consideration based on previous experience and work samples.
6-Pack Bundles: Creative time sessions are sold in 6-pack bundles. 6-packs are valid for 65 days after purchase.
Already a Creative Timer?
Find the link to our creative time portal in your Creative Time approval email to purchase a bundle or individual visit. Please do not share the links or passwords.
How to Get Approved & Purchase Creative Time:
If you are interested in joining our studio for Creative Time, please fill out the form at the bottom of this page
If we think Creative Time is a good fit for you, you will be given access to a private portal for you to start booking your own sessions. Once you have received approval, please do not share these links.
*Please note: If you have never been to our studio, you must schedule your first Creative Time visit during the following times so our staff can go over the facilities with you and set you up with a shelf: Mondays 12:30pm–3:30pm, Wednesdays 12:30pm–3:30pm or Saturdays 9:00am–12:00pm.
Creative Time Schedule
9:00am –12:00pm Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
12:30pm–3:30pm Tuesdays and Wednesdays
6:00pm–9:00pm Sundays
7:00pm–10:00pm Wednesdays
*We almost always offer this schedule but do make some changes from time to time, which will be reflected in the booking system.
Cancellation Policy for Creative Time:
You can change or cancel sessions through our online booking system up to 24 hours before your session. If you cancel a single drop-in session, you will get full credit. For a 6-Pack Bundle, the credit for a canceled session will return to your bundle. Each bundle expires 65 days after purchase. Unused sessions do not carry over, and there are no refunds or credits for missed sessions.
Canceling after the 24-hour mark will result in the loss the session. See Studio Policies for exceptions.
Creative Time Etiquette
We ask that all Creative Time visitors take special care to keep the studio clean and respect one another’s space and time as the studio is a communal space. You must leave the studio as clean or cleaner than you found it and only use the space during your scheduled session time. Failure to properly clean up, or leave on time result in losing Creative Time permission.
Interested in Creative Time but need some additional guidance?
We have one “Creative Time with a Teacher” per week. These are great sessions to take advantage of if you have questions about techniques, materials or equipment, or want demos. Think of this like a mixed-levels class you can drop into from time to time.
Saturdays 9:00am–12:00pm
During other Creative Time sessions, a tech may be on site to answer brief questions. However, they will be focused on studio management tasks and will not provide hands-on instruction.
What happens to my Creative Time shelf if I don’t come in for a while?
Due to limited space in our small studio, we cannot accommodate inactive shelves. Priority shelves are given to those with active 6-Pack Bundles.
If you will be out of the studio for more than 2 weeks at a time, you will need to clear your shelf unless you email us to let us know your plans for returning (i.e. Subject Line: Creative Time - Returning Soon Month/Day). Any work that comes out of the kiln will be boxed for you to pick up or complete when you return.
Contact Us to Book Creative Time
Once you have read through all the information on this page, please email us at katelyn.gdla@gmail.com or use the form below to get started with Creative Time. We will get back to you as soon as possible with more information!
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