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Welcome to Your Third Place!
Kiki Clay Club is a boutique social club where creativity, community, and connection come together around clay. Make pottery, make friends, and make new connections.
Our club welcomes wheel throwers, hand builders and sculptors of all skill levels. We offer three types of memberships to fit into your lifestyle.
Located in the heart of the Perez Art District in Cathedral City, just minutes from Palm Springs, Kiki Clay Club is an inclusive creative space for people to gather, create, and connect through clay.
Beginner? No problem. Beginner classes are included twice a week in both monthly membership tiers at no extra cost. No commitments, just community.
Find your fit
Choose the level of access that fits your creative rhythm. You can find more about the perks of our club here.
Casual Membership*
Perfect for hobbyists and creative explorers who want a consistent weekly clay ritual. This tier offers a balanced middle ground for regular studio time. Tier perks include:
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Membership to the Kiki Clay Club
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12 reservable studio hours per month
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Dedicated half-shelf for storage
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Use of all tools, wheels & equipment
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Online booking & easy scheduling
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Weekly beginner classes included
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House-curated glazes & underglazes
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Invitations to social events & KIKIs
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Opportunity to exhibit a piece in the gallery during Art Walks
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Monthly guest pass
$149/month
Ideal for new members & those looking to play with clay once a week or so.
Obsessed Membership*
Designed for potters who make clay a lifestyle. This premium tier offers our most comprehensive access for your artistic growth. Tier perks include:
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Membership to the Kiki Clay Club
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24 reservable studio hours per month
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Dedicated full-size storage shelf
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Use of all tools, wheels & equipment
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Online booking & easy scheduling
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Weekly beginner classes included
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House-curated glazes & underglazes
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5% discount on clay & store purchases
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Invitations to social events & KIKIs
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Opportunity to exhibit multiple pieces in the gallery during Art Walks
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Monthly guest pass
$229/month
Ideal for makers and artists looking to spend a few days a week in the studio.
Looking to join the community but you already have a studio? Contact us about our pay-as-you-go option & availability.
Need more hours? Additional hours can be added to your membership at any time. Add-on hours do not expire while you have an active membership. See price sheet for more details. Sales tax is is addition to the listed prices for memberships and supplies at 9.25% for Cathedral City, CA.
* Recurring memberships are billed monthly based on the date you join. Allocated hours reset each billing cycle and do no carry over from month to month. Clay and specialized firing fees for oversized pieces are not included. Please refer to our membership agreement for full terms and conditions.
** Bonus studio hours are a one time addition to your membership. Bonus studio hours do not expire while you have an active membership.
Ready to Get Your Hands Dirty?
This is where the clay obsession begins. Here are the steps to find your creative rhythm and join the Kiki Clay Club community.
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We have already reached our initial limit on memberships. Please join our waitlist to hold your spot for the next round of invitations.
Come by to check out the club during our open hours and feel the vibe of our studio space. Ask questions, review the membership options, signup for a membership.
Once you've signed up for a membership, join our club host for a one hour orientation session that will give you all the details of how our club works.
After orientation, you are ready to reserve studio time and start creating your next amazing project!
Studio Hours
Monday, Wednesday & Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Tuesday & Friday: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: Special events only – see Club Calendar
Sunday: Closed
Classes for Club Beginners Monday 6pm to 8pm and Friday 12pm to 2pm.
Membership FAQs
Who is Kiki Clay Club for?
The Kiki Clay club is a members-only club with a focus on providing a safe, creative space for LGBTQ+ folks and our friends. Everyone is welcome who agrees to abide by our code of conduct and support our club philosophy.
Do I need prior pottery experience?
We welcome beginners as well as intermediate and advanced potters. You don't need prior experience, just a willing attitude to learn and grow. During your first month or so you should plan on reserving space during at least one Guided Session each week and we will teach you all the steps you need to learn to take your projects from wet clay to finished work.
What equipment is included in my membership?
Members have access to our pottery wheels & shared tools, slab roller, extruder, hand-building tools, glazes and underglazes, as well as firing services. We provide the essentials so you can focus on shaping your story. You are welcome to bring your own tools or specialty equipment and store it on your shelf. If it doesn't fit on your shelf, talk to the club host.
Are there additional fees beyond membership cost?
We offer add-on reservation hours for members, 25lb bags of clay (included firing fee), workshops & oversize / private kiln firing fees. See our price sheet for more information.
Are there community guidelines?
Yes, we maintain a code of conduct as part of our membership agreement to ensure the studio remains a safe, respectful, and inclusive space for all our members. Kindness and clean workstations are non-negotiable!
What is the cancellation policy?
We offer flexible month-to-month memberships. You can cancel at any time and won't be billed again. We want the club to fit your life, not stress it. Simply visit the app and cancel your membership. We'll be sad to see you go but we will welcome you back when you are ready (and space is available). Unfortunately we don't pro-rate or provide refunds for memberships that have already been billed. So if you want to cancel, please do so before you are charged.
Where do I buy clay and can I bring my own?
All clay used at the Kiki Clay Club must be purchased from the club. Unfortunately you can't bring in clay or projects from outside the club. This ensures that the clay bodies are compatible with our cone 5 mid-fire studio, glaze recipes, reclaim process, and kiln firing schedules. You'll purchase clay through the store on our webapp.
What glazes are available and can I bring my own?
The club aims to stock at least a dozen different cone 5 dipping glazes for you to use on your projects. With approval from the club host, you can bring in your own commercial glazes that are compatible with a Cone 5 firing. We highly recommend that you create test tiles or test pieces for your own glazes to ensure compatibility and understand how they mature during firing.
I'm not tech savy, do I have to use an app on my phone?
We use a pretty simple web-based application for our reservation system, membership management, supply purchasing, classes and workshops. We can help you learn how to use the app and provide additional assistance when needed. We also have a check-in / check-out station at the studio so you don't have to have a phone with you to start/end your reservation.