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New Phoenix Pottery
New Phoenix Pottery was born from a simple but powerful need: a place for potters — both aspiring and experienced — to throw clay, build community, and call home. What began as a small collective of makers seeking studio space has grown into a thriving creative hub where people come together to explore clay, support one another, and find joy in making.
About New Phoenix Pottery
For more than 20 years, New Phoenix Pottery has been a part of the Baltimore-area arts community, a place where creativity and connection come together through clay. What began as a small collective of makers looking for a shared workspace has grown into a thriving community studio where people of all experience levels come to learn, create, and belong.
Founded over two decades ago in Cockeysville, New Phoenix Pottery quickly became known as a welcoming space for potters, from curious beginners to seasoned makers. Built by potters, for potters, the studio was shaped around the belief that clay is not just a medium, it’s a way of fostering community.
Community is at the heart of our studio: shared experiences, shared tools, shared inspiration. We offer a wide range of classes, workshops, and open studio time, from beginner wheel-throwing and handbuilding to advanced skill development, all taught by dedicated instructors who are passionate about supporting your creative journey. Whether you’re creating your very first mug or refining your technique, you’ll find encouragement, guidance, and camaraderie in every corner of our studio.
New Phoenix Pottery has evolved through many chapters. Over the years, we’ve experienced growth, changes in ownership, and challenges that tested our resilience. In 2023, a devastating fire destroyed our longtime studio in Cockeysville. Rather than ending our story, it marked a turning point. In 2024, we reopened in a beautiful new space in Sparks, Maryland, rising once again, true to the spirit of the phoenix.
Today, our Sparks studio offers classes, workshops, and open studio opportunities for all skill levels. Whether you’re here to learn, create, or simply be part of a welcoming, creative community, New Phoenix Pottery is a place to belong.
Don’t be a stranger. Join us in the studio sometime!
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our team
Our instructors bring decades of combined experience and passion for clay to every class at New Phoenix Pottery. With a diverse team of ceramic artists, you’ll always be learning something new and inspiring.
Studio Membership
New Phoenix Pottery offers a welcoming, professional studio environment for independent makers looking for flexible access, equipment, and a supportive creative community. Our memberships are designed to give you the freedom to work on your own schedule while enjoying shared resources, firing services, and exclusive member perks.
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Membership Options:
One-shelf memberships ($75/month) and two-shelf or cart memberships ($150/month). -
Access:
24/7 studio access with a personal door code. Dedicated member wheels are available, even during most class times. -
Clay & Firing:
Outside clay is not permitted. Clay is $75 per 25-lb bag and includes all bisque and glaze firings. We fire cone 6 electric and offer studio dipping glazes. Personal glazes may be used with approval. -
Perks:
Members receive 15% off all classes. -
Availability:
Membership is currently waitlisted. Please contact us to join the waitlist.
For full membership details or questions, as well as to join the waitlist, contact us at info@newphoenixpottery.com.
