ADULT STUDIO POLICIES
studio policy & session guidelines
No refunds are issued for any missed or canceled lessons, including private lessons.
You may reschedule a private lesson with at least one week’s notice, up to a maximum of two times.
makeup classes
Makeup classes are not available due to the fact that we offer 12+ hours of FREE open studio time per week. If you are traveling and not here for a few weeks you can makeup one class. HAVEN ART STUDIO is not responsible for providing make-up
classes or issuing refunds to students who miss classes…due to illness, emergencies, or other events beyond our control.
Classes do not carry over into the next 8-week session under any circumstances.
8 week session cost & structure
Each pottery session runs for 8 weeks. Session is $480 for ONE- Two hour plus… a week! A bag of clay @ $85 per bag is extra and must be taken with 8 week session- this includes all your firing & glazing fees. Total $565 paying with check or Cash.
In the 8 week session you must take that bag of clay at this discounted rate . Open studio is ONLY included in our 8 week sessions. In the 8 week session you have FREE open studio of over 10 hours to practice, a shelf with your name on it.
EXTRASIf you want extra time in our studio come on a Saturday $50 for 5 hour more!!
IF you throw larger than 470 cubic inches you must pay the difference which is L xW x H – 470 x .06 cubic inches.
All pieces must be completed by your 8th class—please plan your projects accordingly.
If you are not returning for the next session, please notify the studio during Week 7 to ensure your pieces are bisqued and ready to glaze by your final class.
If you need additional time to glaze, you may arrange one single return visit for glazing at a $25 fee.
one-month session option
A 4-week ceramics session is available for $300 which includes access to open studio.
Clay is not included in the 4-week session.
closures & emergencies
In case of studio closure due to weather or emergency, a makeup class will be offered to the group. The rescheduled time will be based on majority availability.
If you are unable to attend the group makeup, you may request to join a different class with prior notice.
Open studio is not available during makeup classes.
Memberships will only be frozen for medical leave 1 session once you take a seat.
open studio use
Open studio access is only available to currently enrolled students in the 8-week session.
Course registration is non-transferable to a different session.
During the week, we offer:
10 hours of FREE Open Studio time
1 extra hour before and/or after your instructional class
Weekend Option:
5 additional hours on Saturdays for a $50 weekly fee
If you choose to attend both during the week and on Saturdays, the cost breaks down to less than $3 per hour for studio access!
parties /private lessons
to book a party or at our studio we require a $200 deposit in order to hold the requested date and time once confirmed with the instructor. The deposit is non-refundable. A final head count will be required a week before the party date along with the remaining party balance. The balance paid cannot be refunded after the party. a scheduled private pottery lesson must be paid in full 24 hours after agreeing to the appointment. Scheduled lessons require 24-hour notice prior to the appointment in order to reschedule for a different time slot. scheduled lessons require 36-hour notice prior to the appointment for a full refund. failing to attend a scheduled lesson without notification to the instructor or office, will render the class non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled. see cost below.
open studio
shelf studio
shelf space is given to students enrolled for 8 weeks free of charge. if you leave after the 8 week session and do not take your belongings from the shelf alloted to you , your items will be disposed. we are NOT held responsible if you do not take your belongings. you must clear your shelf after a session if you are no longer with us. if you take a leave from our studio you may keep your shelf $55 for session
firing of work
there is NO transferring of clay. each student is given a 25 pound bag of clay with their new session at a discounted rate. Any clay given to you or brought in from outside our studio will be fired at .8 cents per cubic inch in full.
clay bodies
we do not allow students enrolled in our school to bring in outside clay. each bag after your initial 25 pound bag is additional at the the cost $105. Clay body 266 -$115 this fee includes all our firing and glazing fees. if we did in fact measure each piece from one bag that was put into the kiln it would be much more!
independent working artists
Thursdays 11:00- 2:30 the studio can be yours to use as a working independent artist with out instructor.
No open studio after 2:30 for independent working artists.
ADULT STUDIO PRICES
adult ceramics
8 weeks course includes: $585 There is a 3.5% off when paying by check
- 1 two hour class per week
- open studio (not during class time)
- one shelf space
- all firing & glazing fees
- one 25 pound bag of clay
4 week 2 HOURS CLASS – $275
- 1 two hour class per week
- open studio during week
ADDITIONAL ADD ON CHARGES
- $110 – $120 INCLUDES all firing & glazing fees
extra fees
ceramic tools $25 for beginners
additional 25 pound bag of clay after session $110 porcelian $120 a bag
any piece measuring over 470 cubic inches we charge an additional .06 per cubic inch
private wheel lesson
One Person (2 hours) $150
Two People (2 hours) $300
Three People (2 hours) $425
Four People (2 hours) $575
Contact Us, to schedule an appointment
Firing Fee: The cost for firing and finishing the work you’ve made during the session is $15 for up to 3 pieces (per person). The instructor will finish your pieces (clean the base, bisque fire, glaze, and glaze fire). Your pots will be ready for pickup in 2-4 weeks.
CHILDREN POLICIES
cancellation policy
CHILDREN PRICING 2026- 2027
childrens classes - begin week of September 8th 2026
SEPTEMBER 14th 2026 – JUNE 12TH 2026 37 WEEKS
our classes are all small in size with each child getting personal attention. all our materials are included in cost of 18 weeks. payment is due in half sessions 18 classes per semester sept 14th - january 31 all our classes are 1.5 hours cost includes all materials & snacks. please note:
there is a 3% cc fee
monday - back to basics $988 - sept 14th - jan 25th
tuesday - mixed media $1040 - sep 15th - jan 26th
wednesday - drawing/painting $935 - sep 9th - jan 27th
thursday - drawing/painting $935 - sep 10th - jan 28th
friday - mixed media $935 - sep 11th - jan 29th
saturday - mixed media $1040 - sep 12th - jan 30th
full year semester - 2026 paid in full 5% off sept 8th - june 19th 35 weeks all our classes are 1.5 hours cost includes all materials & snacks
PRE- K CLASSES 1.15 HOUR
JUNIOR ARTISTS/PRE – K (1.5 hour class) $1925
35 classes class includes all firing fees and materials – You may pay in 2 increments
private art lessons
- Get portfolio ready: $150 per hour
- private art lesson: $150 1.5 per hour
- Private Wheel Throwing -2 hours $155
DISCOUNTS
note: we follow the port Washington school calendar and there are no classes on their major school holidays.
Cost of classes is for 1 SESSION of (17-19 classes) depending on holiday closing. 10% off Full year payment up front for both sessions
5% off one child sibling discount if paying full year. ALL Trial lessons for 1.5 hours are $50 including if you join mid session.
HOLIDAY CAMPS 10:00 – 2:30 $100 PER CHILD 10% SIBLING DISCOUNT BYOL
10% off Full year payment up front for sessions
FASHION SEWING MONDAY– INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED SEWING
includes all materials (18 classes per session $1375) SEPT 14TH- JAN 26TH
TWEEN/TEEN WHEEL WEDNESDAY EVENING – 2 hour class time (6:00- 8:00)- CLASS FULL YEAR
includes unlimited clay & all firings & glazing fees
(35 classes per session $2975) SEPT 16TH – JUNE 9TH you may pay in 2 increments
ACCELERATED/ PORTFOLIO CLASS TUESDAY – 2 hour class time (4:00- 6:00)-
(36 classes per session $2880) SEPT 15TH – JUNE 8TH you may pay in 2 increments
ACCELERATED/ PORTFOLIO CLASS TUESDAY – 2 hour class time (6:00- 8:00)-
(36 classes per session $2880) SEPT 15TH – JUNE TH you may pay in 2 increments