Patient instruction
We demo slowly and repeat fundamentals without making anyone feel behind.
About Clay Path Studio
Kansas City · established 2015
Our story
Clay Path Studio opened in Kansas City in 2015 when our founder got tired of pottery classes that rushed through the basics. We built a studio where beginners can fail safely and experienced makers have room to experiment.
The wheels run six days a week. Glazes are mixed in-house, firings are scheduled transparently, and instructors actually throw alongside students instead of lecturing from the corner.
Whether you are making your first mug or refining a signature form, you will work with people who remember what it feels like to wobble a wall.
Thu–SunOpen studio hours
2Kilns on site
500+Students taught
What we stand for
Shared studio culture
Members help each other load kilns and share glaze notes.
Transparent firing schedule
You always know when your pieces go in and come out.
Leadership
Elena Shah
Founder
Started Clay Path Studio in 1998. Still involved in day-to-day operations — not just the name on the sign.
Sarah Kim
Lead Specialist
Brings 8 years of experience in Kansas City and keeps standards high in the field.
Chris Meyer
Client Coordinator
Your point person for scheduling, follow-ups, and the details that keep projects on track.