A sustained rhythm of hands, earth, and focus
This is not a one-time workshop for the sake of an arts schedule checkmark.
At Soos Creek Studio, we drop wheels, raw clay, and traditional tools directly into the center of classrooms and community spaces. We don't talk about art as an abstract concept—we step into it as a natural human activity. When a child or an adult aligns their posture with a spinning wheel, the digital noise fades. The focus sharpens. They are no longer just consuming the world; they are actively shaping it.
Immediate Success: Built on our advanced slab/mold methodology—no steep wheel learning curves or high waste-water overhead.
K-8 "Clay-Go" Mobile Sustained Practice
Subsidized Low-Barrier Access: Structured at a accessible $5–$10 per student "skin-in-the-game" contribution.
A return to a natural human gathering.
Human beings have gathered around clay and fire for millennia to share food, drink, and stories. Our community center and adult programs are a return to that grounding connection. We create spaces where the armor of a stressful day drops away the moment your hands touch the wet medium. From regular weekly practices to community events celebrating the everyday ceramic vessel, this is where local residents build lasting creative resilience together.
Tailored 5–6 week shared-revenue tracks for community hubs
Premium team builds entirely cross-subsidizing local youth programs
Sustain the Mud.
Every lump of clay shaped in our K-8 Clay-Go mobile studios thrives on community guardianship. Help us keep sustained ceramic arts accessible across South King County.
Earthbound Objects.
Bring the rhythm of the kiln into your everyday cadence. Explore seasonal collections crafted for daily sustenance, from early childhood ware to artisan bento bowls.
Soos Creek Studio
A 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to sustained, earthbound ceramic practices in South King County.
IRS Determination Letter Effective Date: July 24, 2024.
Board of Directors
Bryan Ohno, Director & Founder
Tracy Nieto, Board Member
Scott Ranney, Board Member