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In a studio nestled against the banks of Brushy Creek, Round Rock potters can find community with one another and develop their craft as artists.
About the owner
Round Rock Community Clay is locally owned and operated by Emily Adams, a ceramicist with over a decade of experience as an artist and teacher. She also has her own pottery brand, No Brainer Pottery.
When members visit the studio, they are also greeted and supervised by Adams’s 8-month-old miniature Australian shepherd, Roxie.
About the business
Round Rock Community Clay is a communal studio in the Creekside Retail center. The studio opened in June 2022, bringing a variety of classes and large studio space to the area.
What they offer
The studio offers memberships, wherein members can bring their own clay, glazes and other supplies to throw and fire their art in its two kilns, which Adams calls Porsche and Mercedes.
For those interested in testing the waters of pottery, Adams also holds pottery classes for all ages, bring-your-own-beverage and LGBTQ nights. Adams said she has seen her classes bring people out of their shell, and are a great place to meet new people if potential clients are new to the area.
She also hosts half-day summer camps for children ages 7 to 18 as well as days at discounted rates for homeschoolers when school is in session.
In their own words
Adams said the studio is not a permanent home for most of its members, and she has grown to appreciate its role as part of their development as artists.
“We’re membership-based to make pottery more accessible,” Adams said. “I’m blessed the community is here to support me.”
What’s next?
Adams said she will begin offering six-week memberships in September, which also give members access to the studio to refine their skills on their own time.
She said she is eventually planning to find a new home for Round Rock Community Clay closer to downtown Round Rock, when the right opportunity presents itself.
