We're excited to announce that we now offer open studio time for those wanting to work independently in our spacious Frogtown studio. We have lots of indoor and outdoor studio space, a relaxing environment and warm community.
A 30-minute orientation is required for those who are new to the studio. A one-time orientation fee of $35 is required for your first visit. Once you book your orientation, please email us at info@sooki.studio to schedule a time.
Open studio runs Thursday - Monday from 11am - 7pm. If you would like to increase your studio time on the day, you can pay the difference at the store.
Participants can access all of our communal tools and equipment along with snacks from the kitchenette. This is independent work time, if you need guidance please book a 1-1 private session here.
Clay can be purchased from our store. You are also welcome to bring your own clay and glaze to work with, clay and glaze must be cone 5/6 or lower.
Firing and glaze is charged based on the size of your piece. To fire your piece without glaze, the cost is .05 cents per cubic inch. To calculate cubic inches you multiply the height x width x length of your piece and multiply it by .05. For example, if your piece is 5" tall and 3" wide by 2" long, you would calculate 5 x 3 x 2 = 30 cubic inches x .05 = $1.50.
To use our studio glazes, the cost for glaze and firing is .15 cents per cubic inch. Payments for firing can be made in our store and is charged per firing.
There is no expiration date when booking studio time and it can be used on any day during our open studio hours on a drop in basis. Please note that the studio is seldomly closed for special events, to ensure the studio is open during the time of your visit, please call ahead at (818) 308-5063.
Tools & Equipment
We have a Skutt 1027 electric kiln, the internal dimensions are 21" x 25". We have two slab rollers, one is a North Star PortaRoller 16" and the second is a NorthStar Sirius Star 30". We have basic handbuilding tools available to our members, molds, banding wheels, rolling pins and ample work benches both seated and standing height.
Health, Safety & Accessibility
Community care and inclusivity lay at the core of Sooki. We believe that creativity requires vulnerability and over the last four years we have worked to foster a feeling of safety within the studio. This intention is reflected in our policies, studio setup, and collective efforts.
We are fortunate to have an indoor/outdoor space that offers a safe haven, particularly for our immunocompromised community members who are at higher risk for Covid, flu, RSV, colds, and other infections.
To ensure a safer space for everyone, we now require masks for all programming and are providing N95 and KN95 masks. Masks also protect us from clay & glaze dust that can become harmful with longterm inhalation. We ask that everyone work with us, so that we can collectively create a feeling of safety, community and connection.
We are adjusting to the tragic new reality within our city, post-LA wild fires, and are evaluating how best to adapt our space as both a resource and to improve air quality within the studio. We are working on installing commercial grade air filters and would love to hear from those who are most affected and may need other any other accommodations.
Our property is ADA accessible. The bathroom has 3 steps and a ramp can be fitted upon request. On-site parking is available when needed along with other accommodations.
Please reach out with any questions, ideas or concerns to info@sooki.studio. We’re always happy to hear from our community and are constantly working to improve.