Nopalera Studios
Welcome to Nopalera Studios, a place where creativity flourishes!
Click on a link to learn more about our
Sip & Clay, ceramics classes, specialty art classes, booking a party, walk-in pottery painting, and open studio time.
New for Nov/Dec
During Open Studio Time:
(in addition to pottery painting)
* Use cookie cutters and clay to make keepsake ornaments! $20 for 6 ornaments. We will instruct you and fire the ornaments for you.
* Pre-Order and Paint a full-sized 9-piece Nativity set, complete with Mary, Joseph, Jesus, 3 wisemen, and 3 animals. (You paint with glaze and we fire it for you.) A great family activity! $50
After you pre-order your nativity we will email and text you when it arrives. Usually takes 3-5 days.
Call or text
(520)283-5199
to order!
Open Studio & Pottery Painting!
❓What is Walk-In Pottery Painting❓
• You come in, choose from our ever-evolving selection of unglazed ceramic pieces, and paint glaze onto your piece(s).
• We provide glaze, tools, & instruction as needed, and will fire your piece(s) in our kiln on Sun/Mon so you can pick them up the following week.
❓Do I need a reservation❓
Nope! Just come in during any of our open hours and we will get you set up! We recommend you allow yourself at least an hour.
❓Who is it suitable for❓
If you are old enough to hold a paint brush, it's for you! Whether you're young or old, an aspiring artist or a complete amateur, you will undoubtedly enjoy painting pottery, and you will be amazed at how professional your piece will look after it's fired!
❓What fees are included❓
Unlike many other pottery studios, we do not charge an hourly sitting fee! You only pay for what you paint! The cost of the glaze and firing is built in to the cost of each piece. ... and you will find that our prices are much lower than most other chain studios in Tucson.
❓What's Open Studio❓
• Open Studio is for anyone who would like the freedom to explore different artistic mediums but may lack the space or supplies to do so.
• You can....
- Sculpt with clay ($15/half-lb, includes tools, glaze, and kiln firing).
- Paint on canvas. ($10: 8x11 canvas, $15: 11x14 canvas - includes paint & brushes)
- Paint on Watercolor or Acrylic Paper ($8/paper, includes watercolor paint & brushes)
Fall/Winter Schedule
Beginning Clay Class, All Ages:
- Saturdays 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. ( Oct 19 - Dec 14)
Specialty Classes: (Beginner Friendly!!)
*Click on "Classes" above to sign up!*
Sat, Nov 23 - Clay Christmas Trees
Sat, Dec 7: Grinch or Snowman Crochet Class
Sat, Dec 14: Initial Embroidery Class - Embroider one hand towel in-studio and bring three more home with supplies to embroider on your own. (Makes great personalized gifts!)
Party Bookings:
- Whether it's a birthday, anniversary, retirement, bachelorette, team building, or just a group night out, make it memorable! We have a BYOB Liquor License, so feel free to make any experience a "Sip &...."! Parties are $50 per hour for the space, plus the cost of the art you make. (Canvas painting, building with clay, painting ceramic objects, etc.). The creative portion of your party can either be instructor-led or free-style.
Please contact us directly to schedule your party.
(520) 283 -5199 or nopalerastudios@gmail.com
Nopalera Studios is located just 10-15 minutes from Rancho, in the Green Valley Village. From Sahuarita, just jump on I-19 South, exit on Esperanza, and take your first left into the plaza, or turn right on Esperanza from La Canada.
101 S La Cañada, Suite 58
(520) 283-5199
Nopalerastudios@gmail.com
