Main St. Studio

Creative Experiences in downtown Boise.

Try Clay! Try Drawing! Make Jewelry! Shop Local!

“We laughed a lot, got a little messy, and ended up with pieces we are proud of. It felt relaxed, creative, and genuinely different from a typical date night. We’d absolutely do it again.”
— Guest experience at Clay Collective

Date Night Wheel Throwing

$120 per couple ($60 per person)

2 hours | No experience needed

Your own Ghost-style pottery experience for two. A guided wheel throwing session where couples create together in a fun, hands-on environment.

Each participant selects one piece to fire and glaze. Finished work is ready for pickup in 2–4 weeks. Additional pieces may be fired for $10 each (includes trimming, glazing, and firing).

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Private Groups & Events

Celebrate, connect, and create together with a private clay experience designed for your group. Perfect for birthdays, team outings, showers, and special occasions.

2-3 hours | Customizable for your group

Guided clay experience with all materials included. Choose from wheel throwing, hand building, or a custom event format.

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Try It! Wheel Throwing Class

$60 per person
2 hours | Ages 12+

A beginner-friendly introduction to wheel throwing. Learn the basics in a small group setting and create 1–2 pots, then select one piece to be glazed and fired.

Finished work is ready for pickup in 2–4 weeks.Additional pieces may be fired for $10 each (includes trimming, glazing, and firing).

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Jewelry Design

Clay by Shay Jewelry Workshop

Create custom jewelry from a curated charm collection. Design earrings, necklaces, bracelets, or anklets and leave with a finished piece the same day.

Perfect for groups, celebrations, and team events. Individual jewelry design is also available during retail hours.

Clay Collective is home to Clay by Shay Studios. Pop in to see what we are making!

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Planning an event for more than 10 guests?

Contact us to customize your experience and coordinate the details. We have hosted parties up to 30 people. With advance notice we can make it happen!

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Curious about Figure Drawing?

$25 | Ages 18+

A relaxed & welcoming drawing session for artists of all levels. Slow down, observe, and create in a supportive community atmosphere with live models and a variety of poses.

All mediums welcome | Bring your own materials