About Fired Up Clay Co.
Fired Up Clay Co. is a locally owned community pottery studio in El Paso, Texas, created to provide an open, welcoming space where people of all skill levels can explore ceramics, learn new techniques, and create at their own pace.
Whether you’re touching clay for the first time or returning to the wheel after years away, our studio is designed to support creativity, learning, and connection through hands-on making.
Our Work Shop
A Community-Focused Pottery Studio
At the heart of Fired Up Clay Co. is a simple idea: pottery should be accessible, flexible, and community-driven.
Our studio operates on an open-access model, allowing members and guests to create when their schedules allow. We offer a relaxed but structured environment where artists respect one another, share space responsibly, and learn together.
This balance of freedom and care helps ensure the studio runs smoothly while remaining welcoming to beginners, hobbyists, and experienced ceramic artists alike.
What We Offer
Fired Up Clay Co. provides a wide range of pottery experiences, including:
- Open studio time by the hour
- Monthly studio memberships
- Beginner, intermediate, and advanced pottery classes
- One-time workshops focused on specific techniques
- Private events, birthdays, team building, and group activities
- Paint-your-own bisque experiences
- Clay, materials, and glaze access
- Kiln firing services for greenware and glazed pieces
Our offerings are designed to grow with you — from your first pinch pot to fully realized ceramic work.
We believe a great studio experience depends on mutual respect — for the space, the equipment, and each other’s work.
Members are asked to follow studio guidelines related to:
Proper labeling and storage of work
Cleaning shared tools and work areas
Safe use of equipment and materials
Responsible handling of glazes and firings
These practices allow everyone to work confidently and help preserve a positive, creative environment for the entire community.
Meet The Artist
Efren Villalobos
Learning, Growth & Ongoing Support
Our classes and workshops are designed to meet artists where they are. We offer:
Locally Owned, Rooted in El Paso
Fired Up Clay Co. is proud to be part of the El Paso creative community.
We source clay from trusted regional suppliers, including Armadillo Clay and New Mexico Clay, and we actively work to create opportunities for members to showcase their work through seasonal studio events.
Our goal is to support local artists, foster creativity, and provide a space where people can slow down, work with their hands, and feel connected.
Visit Fired Up Clay Co.
Address:
5200 N Mesa – Suite A106
El Paso, TX 79912
Phone:
(915) 353-9942
Studio Hours:
Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday & Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Hours may vary for classes, workshops, and special events.
