FAQs

What is the CCC 12th Street Annex?

The 12th Street Annex is the newest studio addition to CCC. In addition to our Main Street studio, it will be another working studio space for wheel and handbuilding. The main difference between the two is that the Annex will run as a Cone 6 (medium-fire) program, as opposed to our Main Street studio which runs as a Cone 10 (high-fire) program. Our goal is to have the 12th Street Annex space operational by mid-October, 2026, if not sooner.

Why is Carbondale Clay Center opening an additional studio location?

It’s no secret that we are bursting at the seams and cannot meet current demand. That’s why we’re in a capital campaign to fundraise for a new permanent space that will help us solve this problem and update our facilities. This takes time, and we’re working hard to meet our campaign goals. While we fundraise, the addition of the 12th Street Annex helps CCC serve more of the community right now! 

Additionally, as we work toward our new permanent home in 2027, we may have an interim period without access to our Main Street studio. The 12th Street Annex will continue to be available throughout this project so that community members can still create. To do this successfully, we plan to limit programming in the Annex at that time and open up the space to accommodate all of our current shelf and studio renters. Makers Members will also be able to use the Annex during this interim period.

As always, we will keep you all updated with fundraising momentum - our goal is to keep you working, no matter what happens.

What will be offered at the 12th Street Annex?

Much like our Main Street studio, we will offer adult and youth classes and programming, shelf rentals, independent study opportunities, Makers Membership, and open studio access. We will also sell the same clay at both locations. Unlike our Main Street studio, the 12th Street Annex will run as a Cone 6 Program. Don’t know what that is? Take a class or private lesson! We’d love to teach you all about it.

If you have clay experience and are interested in becoming a monthly long-term shelf renter at the 12th Street Annex or at our Main Street studio, please click here for more information: https://www.carbondaleclay.org/additional-offerings

Where is the CCC 12th Street Annex located?

The address is 215 12th Street Unit D, Carbondale, CO. We hope to welcome you to the new space!

Is there parking at the 12th Street Annex?

As is the case at our Main Street location, sometimes it is easy to find parking nearby, and at other times not. We will have two reserved parking spots directly in front of the entrance to the 12th Street Annex. There is additional communal parking on the side of the building, and street parking is allowed as long as driveways are not blocked. As always, we encourage walking, biking, carpooling, or riding the Downtowner whenever possible. 

What are the hours of operation at the 12th Street Annex?

Studio hours in the 12th Street Annex will be 9am - 9pm daily. Office hours the Annex will be Monday by appointment only, Tuesday - Friday 10am-5pm and will be closed weekends*. Clay can be purchased at our Main Street studio or the 12th Street Annex during office hours. Note: Our Main Street Studio will continue to offer 24/7 studio access unless it is closed for programming.

*Annex office hours subject to change.

Who Can Use the 12th St Annex?

Current Students, Shelf Renters, Studio Renters, and Makers Members can use the Annex when appropriate (see more on this below). We do not offer drop ins at either studio. If you are interested in creating, please consider a private lesson for you or your group, register for a class, or become a monthly Shelf Renter or Maker Member.

The 12th Street Annex will run as a Cone 6 (mid-fire) Program and the Main Street Studio is a Cone 10 (high fire oxidation) Program. For this reason, we ask that all glazing and firing happen at the same studio. With that said…

We ask that all students and independent study participants registered for classes work only at the studio in which their class is held during the session. That specific studio is where the corresponding storage shelf is located, where glazing set up is, and where the specific kiln for that specific studio glaze is located. Bringing work that is made in one studio to another is not allowed for students in classes and Independent Study students.

Monthly Shelf and Studio Renters and Makers Members can use both studios as long as they glaze and fire in the same studio. The Annex is STRICTLY a Cone 6 Program; glazes are not compatible with the Cone 10 program at our Main Street Studio. Makers Members’, firing fees are not included in your membership - please contact us before dropping off pieces to be fired.

For more information on Fall II Session Classes and Independent Study (mid- Oct through mid-Dec), click here: https://www.carbondaleclay.org/adult-fall-ii-classes

For more information on monthly, long-term shelf rental programs, click here: https://www.carbondaleclay.org/additional-offerings

For more information on our Annual Maker Membership (for ceramicists who have their own studio, but need access to glazing and firing), click here: https://www.carbondaleclay.org/membership

What if I’m a current Shelf or Studio Renter at Main Street and want to move my shelf to the 12th Street Annex?

Priority will go to our current shelf/studio renters and then we will open it up to others who are interested. As mentioned, if you choose to keep your Main Street Studio shelf now and we need to close Main Street at some point in 2027 (based on Capital Campaign decisions), you will be able to move to the Annex at that time if you so choose. Our goal is to keep you working.

How do I become a shelf renter at the 12th Street Annex?

A shelf rental in either space is intended as a long-term studio commitment (6+ months, and hopefully more) for ceramicists with enough experience to use our community studio with little guidance. For more information about our Monthly Long-Term Shelf Rental program, please visit https://www.carbondaleclay.org/additional-offerings or email programs@carbondaleclay.org

How do students know where their class will be?

Class, Workshop, and Independent Study Registration will be the same as our Main Street Studio: via our website. We will add the studio location to the description and confirmation emails so that people know if their class will be held at our Main Street Studio or the 12th Street Annex. 

How is the 12th Street Annex being funded?

No Capital Campaign funds are being used to operate this studio. The costs of operations will come from our programming efforts and scholarship funds. 

How does the Annex give CCC greater flexibility as the Capital Campaign moves forward?

The 12th Street Annex allows for additional operating space as CCC’s key stakeholders thoughtfully evaluate building designs, locations, timelines, and financial feasibility.

How can the community support CCC’s continued growth?

Donate, become a member, take a class, schedule a staff retreat with us, or take a private lesson. Most importantly, keep being a positive ambassador for what we do for you and the community. If you have questions, please feel free to come vistit us. Our doors are always open. Thanks for your continued support!