JJ Clay on the Bay | Ashland WI

Located on the south shore of Lake Superior.

Meet the J &J of JJ Clay on the Bay

June and Joe make their home in Ashland, Wisconsin. They have been doing pottery for nearly 15 years. Joe does most work on the wheel while June focuses on handbuilding clay pieces. They also collaborate on pieces with Joe building on the wheel and June embellishing the clay. Together they make both functional and artistic pottery for home, work space, and gift giving.

When not playing in the mud, June and Joe enjoy biking, game nights with friends, concerts, and travel.

JJ Clay on the Bay studio is located in downtown Ashland.

Classes AND Events with JJ Clay on the Bay

We offer a series of classes at our studio for all levels.

To sign up for classes, please email jjclayonthebay@gmail.com

MORE Open Studio Time….

NOW…..

TIMES: Tuesday & Thursday evenings 5PM -8PM

or Wednesday 10AM-2 PM

There is no obligation to stay for the entire block of time.

Cost: $10/hour

Must purchase clay from our studio source at cost.

Glazing and firing are included.

If you are interested in taking classes please fill out the information box below and get on our contact list.

Our studio is located in downtown Ashland, Wisconsin 422 3RD St W Ste 12

*WARNING: creating with clay is a serene, joyful, meditative and pleasantly addictive hobby. But still cheaper than therapy!!

JJ CLAY ON THE BAY will be at these Holiday Fairs

Holiday Fairs

DEC. 6 @ Bayfield Pavilion Holiday Bizarre

DEC. 12 & 13 @ Wild Rice Retreat Center

Kiln Opening Favorite:

HOLIDAY GIFT GIVING IDEAS …

could include a gift certificate of open studio time or a specific clay class. Contact JJ Clay on the Bay using the contact options listed below.

Where to Find Our Pottery…

JJ CLAY ON THE BAY POTTERY can be found at the Red Bicycle in Ashland and at Stone’s Throw in Bayfield, Wisconsin.

Other Class Information
Give the gift of creativity. Contact: jjclayonthebay@gmail.com to purchase a gift certificate. This is more than a gift, its a memory maker.

Each class is 2-3 hours long and includes materials and firings.

2 Session 2 session class: $80 (1-2+ projects)

3 session class: $120 (2-4+ projects)

4 session class: $160 (3-6+ projects)

5 session class: $200 (5-8+ projects)

6 session class: $240 (7-10+ projects)

Other Classes……

Contact JJ Clay to arrange a class for your group including: (contact info on the bottom of this page)

Summer Art for students ages 10+

Family experience

Coworker activity

Friends group activity

Future Class offerings: Independent Handbuilding Class for advanced levels Summer/ Clay Art for Students Ages 10+

To inquire about class dates or to get on a class list use the contact box below. We look forward to hearing from you.

To inquire about purchasing clay pieces from JJ CLAY ON THE BAY please contact us using the contact box below.

Studio Gallery

Clay Experiences

See what previous participants made and had to say about classes with JJ CLAY ON THE BAY.

KIDS CLAY CLASS

The first session of summer Clay Class for Kids ended with a celebration of the creative accomplishments of these fine young artists.
The participants each made two items in directed lessons and also had time to do some free form creations of their choosing.
The students were all really engaged in their work and excited to be working with clay. Their sweet and enthusiastic personalities made it even more fun for the instructor who was blown away with their creative ideas.

Jennifer

Jennifer is an amazing ceramicist building on her extensive background as a former cake decorator. The pieces that she creates are intricate and incredibly well finished. She is an inspiration to me!

Vicki

I had so much fun taking JJ Clay on the Bay’s 5 week pottery class! June was a great teacher – very generous with her time, materials and expertise. She encouraged us to pursue our own ideas and facilitated our success. I highly recommend this class to anyone looking for a creative, fun, and supportive place to learn something new.

-Vicki

2025…Vicki is back for her third round of clay classes to use her artistic talents to create more pottery pieces.

Vicki says, “This is my time to have a creative outlet and I dont want to miss any class time.”

Jennie

I recently participated in a two-day pottery workshop led by June, and it was an incredible experience! Her passion for pottery is infectious, and I gained a wealth of knowledge under her guidance. Following the class, Joe kindly offered to demonstrate how to operate a kiln, which was extremely helpful as I had just acquired one but was apprehensive about using it initially. Whether you’re in search of a new pastime or simply seeking some expert advice, I strongly suggest enrolling in one of these classes.

-Jennie

2025 update…Congratulations to Jennie who went on to open her own home studio.

The Karl Family

We had a group of 3 generations of family members and all enjoyed our lessons! There was opportunity for individual choice with a framework of supportive instruction. We each finished with some cherished items that will be much used in our households.

-Rosa

2025, Three generations of the Karl family returned for another family clay session. Mother Gina, daughters Rosa and Keeley and their children Evelyn and Mace.

Contact us

Questions, comments, or requests?

Feel free to reach out, we’d love to hear from you. Inquire about taking a class or purchasing a piece of our pottery.

715-413-8809 / text messages preferred

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For youth clay classes, please specify which session you wish to enroll in and the name and age of the youth.