Clay Mixers

Greater Austin Clay Artists is excited to announce our new Clay Mixer series! This new meetup series will give us an opportunity to gather and socialize at local community clay studios around Austin. Each meetup will have a theme, but it's primary focus will be for us to just network, have fun, and see our Austin clay studios!

As with all of our gatherings, EVERYONE is welcome! You do not need to be a member of GACA to attend.

Greater Austin Clay Artists is excited to continue our new Clay Mixer series — a monthly meetup bringing clay artists together to socialize, share ideas, and explore local community studios around Austin. Each mixer has a theme, but the heart of the event is about connecting with fellow ceramic artists and celebrating our creative community.

Our next Clay Mixer will be Friday, August 22nd, 6:30-8:30pm, at Asmbly Makerspace! Join us for conversation, community, and a casual potluck of snacks and non-alcoholic drinks to share.  

The topic for this month’s Mixer will be Raku and Mixed Media Work. Asmbly will have a live Raku firing demonstration led by an instructor, so you can see the process up close, ask questions, and learn how it works. They'll also feature a CNC demo where attendees can design their own drape mold, which will be cut from MDF for folks to take home with them. Come see what Asmbly’s collaborative ceramics space has to offer, ask questions, and get to know other local makers passionate about clay.

Asmbly Makerspace is a 501c3 nonprofit community workshop located in North Central Austin. They offer access to professional-grade tools and equipment, open studio hours for members, and a variety of classes and workshops for all skill levels. Members benefit from a collaborative environment that supports exploration across many crafts and mediums, with dedicated staff who assist with kiln firings and a robust volunteer program for studio maintenance.

The ceramics studio is thoughtfully equipped and organized to support a full range of ceramic processes. The space includes Brent CXC wheels, worktables for hand-building and sculpting, a 30” slab roller, wall-mounted extruder, and a variety of molds, dies, texture rollers, and tools. The dedicated kiln room houses three kilns, with kiln staff running bisque and glaze firings multiple times each week. Filled with generous natural light and designed with an open layout, the studio fosters a welcoming environment for makers to experiment, learn, and share their craft.

asmbly.org/lp-ceramic-studio

Asmbly Makerspace is located at 9701 Dessau Rd, Suite 304, Austin, TX 78754, within an industrial complex in North Central Austin. Ample parking is available immediately surrounding the building, making access easy for members and guests. The facility features secured access for authorized users.