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| - Desert Dragon/All the Hands is a clay studio unlike no other. The studio is built on a one acre (about) property on a dirt road just off Happy Valley. If you look closely, right when you get off the paved road, you can spot the painted dragon on a 2 story house. This will be to the right of the road, first walled in property to the right. You'll know you're at the right place because you might see some pottery cemented to the top of the wall at the entrance.
There is plenty of parking right on the premises. The studio is the building to the left. The door to the studio faces the entrance to the property. The studio itself is more or less split in half; one side for building clay, the other side for applying glaze. In the back of the studio are the firing areas. There you'll find the kilns, including a large high fire kiln, some raku kilns and other specialty firing kilns.
There is always a LOT of new students when groupon is offered. Besides the potter's wheels, 'dirty hands' is also offered. You're provided a good hunk of clay and are offered some great instruction on hand building techniques.
There are lots of pricing tiers offered, up to and including Open Studio. Overall, the teaching staff is very supportive, knowledgeable and will do what they can to support your creative vision. Most of the 'regulars' are actually very friendly and are usually very happy to provide assistance. The atmosphere is very free and open. Like someone has already mentioned, wear your play clothes and be prepared to get dirty.
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