August 31, 2020 3:20 a.m.

In the KQEN Cultural Spotlight:

Umpqua Valley Arts plans to reopen The Clay Place soon.

A UVA release said it is the region’s only clay studio. After a lengthy closure necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the studio will be open starting September 30th in its newly renovated space. New lighting, new fans, new wiring, a fresh paint job, and new industrial sink and some new shelving are in place.

Studio hours will be:

*Mondays for an open studio from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

*Tuesdays for an open studio from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

*Wednesdays for instruction and an open studio from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

*Thursdays for instruction and an open studio from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Fridays for an open studio from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Two different registration levels are offered depending on how much, if any, prior experience people have with ceramics.  COVID-19 has changed some of the studio policies and structure in its classes.

Go to: https://uvarts.com/the-clay-place/ for more information on classes and to get signed up.