About Our Studio

History

Make Waynesboro Clay studio opened in 2017. It is owned and operated by professional potter Jake Johnson. Jake started working in clay in 2000. He has sold his work in art fairs, galleries, and online since his days as a student. After earning an MFA in ceramics at Penn State and moving to Waynesboro with his wife Katie in 2014, Jake opened the doors of Make Waynesboro Clay Studio a few years later. We started with one classroom with 4 wheels and 1 kiln. We've continued to invest in the studio's spaces and equipment and are proud to offer our members and students a well-maintained and stocked space to continue learning and exploring.

We believe that there is never-ending room for growth in ceramics, and we welcome everyone from beginners to occasional hobbyists and experienced potters to be part of our community.

One of our kiln rooms.

Facilities and Equipment

Our facilities have grown to include:

• handbuilding classroom
• wheel-throwing classroom
• glaze application room
• glaze mixing lab
• two additional workrooms for members.

Our kilns include:

• 7 electric kilns
• 2 gas kilns
• 2 raku kilns
•  fast-fire wood kiln

Our other equipment includes:

• spray booth
• clay mixer
• pug mill
• 16 wheels
• 3 slab rollers
• 2 extruders
• photo booth

We stock clay from several brands.