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Grand Opening + Open House at Hilo Bay Pottery!

  • Hilo Bay Pottery 29 Shipman St #103 Hilo, HI 96720 (map)

You're Invited: Grand Opening + Open House at Hilo Bay Pottery!

Saturday, August 23 | 10 AM – 3 PM
Downtown Hilo

We’re turning 6 months old—and it’s time to celebrate! Join us for our first-ever Open House + Grand Opening event.

Whether you’ve been curious about joining our creative community or you just want to play with clay for a day, this is the perfect time to stop by!

What to Expect:

  • Studio Tours: Take a peek behind the scenes and see where the magic (and mud) happens.

  • Paint Your Own Pottery Workshop: Choose from a selection of ready-to-paint bisqueware and let your creativity flow—no pottery experience required. See more details below!

  • Pop-Up Shop: Shop a selection of ceramics made especially by Hilo Bay Pottery studio members! Take home a unique piece of pottery and support local artisans and makers.

  • Meet the Team: Chat with our studio staff, members, and fellow clay lovers.

  • Membership Promo: In honor of our 6-month anniversary, we’re offering studio memberships for just $200/month for a limited time.
    ➤ Includes 24/7 studio access for experienced potters.
    This offer is only available through August!

New! Paint Your Own Pottery – Workshop Launch

We’re excited to launch a new creative experience:
Paint Your Own Pottery – just $25 per piece.
Choose from a selection of ready-to-paint bisqueware and let your creativity flow—no pottery experience required. Perfect for families, friends, or anyone looking to try something new and relaxing.

This is a great opportunity to dip your toes into ceramics without the pressure of a membership or throwing on the wheel.

RSVP Now

Let us know you’re coming!
Your RSVP helps us prep enough materials and refreshments for everyone.

Come celebrate 6 months of creativity, community, and clay with us. We can’t wait to welcome you to the studio!