Community Arts Center in Tulsa
Six studios in the Pearl District where anyone from four to ninety-four can make something — ceramics, painting, printmaking and summer camps, taught by working artists.
Classes And Studios
New sessions start every eight weeks. Beginners are welcome in every studio.
An Old Brick Garage Full Of Kilns
In 2010 three Tulsa potters pooled their kilns in an empty brick garage on 6th Street and started teaching neighbors on Tuesday nights. The garage became Kilnhouse: a nonprofit arts center with six studios, a gallery for local artists and classes for every age. We believe making art is for everyone, not just people who already call themselves artists, so we keep classes affordable and offer scholarships.
- ✓Classes taught by working artists
- ✓Gallery shows for local artists
- ✓Scholarships for kids and adults
Made Here
Work by students, members and local artists, shown in our street-front gallery.
Signing Up Is Simple
Pick A Class
Tell us the studio and the day that suit you.
Hold Your Spot
We confirm a seat and send the materials list, if any.
Come As You Are
Wear clothes you don't mind ruining. We have aprons.
Show Your Work
Every session ends with a student show in the gallery.
Something On Every Month
First Friday Openings
A new show opens the first Friday of every month, 6 to 9pm. Free and open to everyone.
Family Art Saturdays
The second Saturday afternoon, a free drop-in project for kids and their grown-ups.
Clay Date Nights
Friday evenings for two at the wheel, no experience needed.
Holiday Pottery Sale
Each December, members and students sell their work — every sale supports the artist and the studios.
Cost Should Never Keep Someone Out
Part of every class fee and gift goes into our scholarship fund. Kids and adults can ask for a partial or full scholarship for any class or camp — just tell us a little about yourself. We never ask for proof, and nobody in class knows who's on a scholarship.
- ✓Partial and full scholarships
- ✓Kids' camps and adult classes
- ✓Kept private, always
What People Make Here
I hadn't touched clay since high school. Eight weeks of Tuesday nights later I have a wobbly set of bowls I use every day and a table of friends I'd never have met.
My son went to summer camp shy and came home talking about linocuts. The teachers are working artists, and the kids can tell.
Open studio is the only reason I still paint. The light is good, the coffee is free and nobody minds if I stay till close.
More Than A Class
Open Studio Access
Members work in the studios during open hours between classes.
Kiln Firing
Member work goes in the next bisque and glaze firing.
Members' Shows
Members can apply for the annual members' show and the December sale.
Keep The Kilns Firing
Gifts pay for kids' scholarships, free First Fridays and the clay and paint that keep classes affordable. Tell us your gift amount and we'll send a secure link to complete it, or ask about sponsoring a camp week.
Class Questions
I've never made art before. Is that okay?
Yes. Most of our classes are built for beginners, and teachers start from the very first step.
How much do classes cost?
Eight-week adult classes start at $190, materials included for most studios. Kids' camps are $165 a week. Members get a discount, and scholarships are available.
What ages are kids' camps for?
Ages 4 to 14, grouped by age: 4 to 6, 7 to 10 and 11 to 14.
Can I book a private party or a group class?
Yes — clay nights and painting parties for groups of 6 to 20. Send a note with the date and group size.
Can I deduct a gift to Kilnhouse?
Generally yes, as the law allows: we're a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and we email a receipt after every gift.
Find A Class Or Say Hi
Tell us which studio interests you and we'll send the next session dates. Gallery, membership and giving questions welcome.
- Visit us1124 E 6th Street, Tulsa, OK 74120
- Call us(918) 555-0172
- Email usstudio@kilnhousearts.org
- Opening hoursMon: Closed, Tue – Sat: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Sun: Closed