At the Reitz Union Arts & Crafts Center, anyone can explore their artistic side in a fun and welcoming environment. Located in the heart of the University of Florida campus, our purpose is to provide you with opportunities for relaxation, creative expression, community building and personal growth.
Monday – Friday
1 – 10pm
Saturday
12 – 5pm
Sunday
Closed
*For adjusted hours during the holidays please refer to the Reitz Union Hours of Operation page.
Preformed Pottery
Button Making
Jewelry Making
Ceramics Studio
Throwing Wheels
Kilns
Use of the studio areas, including the ceramic studio and paint-a-pot area, is by appointment only. The front retail area is open for purchases of memberships, clay, take-home kits and paint-a-pot pieces during normal business hours. If you are a current studio member, instructions on how to make an appointment to use the studio areas will be emailed to you.
Membership is not required to utilize the paint-a-pot area, to make an appointment click here. Seats are limited. All paint-a-pot pieces are also available to take home. Just pick your pot, pick your glaze and you’re good to go!
Your health and safety are important to us. Click here to view the Reitz Union’s Safety Measures before your visit.
Please note:
Individuals with proficiency in ceramics or jewelry making may purchase a membership to the Arts & Crafts Center (ACC) for a week or semester. New Members must complete an orientation upon purchasing a membership. Memberships can be purchased in person at the ACC or by calling (352) 392-2378.
Membership allows a customer to use the facilities (equipment, tools, pottery glazes and patinas) when the ACC is open to the public and includes all kiln firing of Member work. Only Member work created with clay purchased at the ACC will be fired in ACC kilns. Clay and jewelry metals must be purchased separately.
Please note that access to the ceramic studio, glaze room, handbuilding area and jewelry area will be by appointment only in order to maintain physical distancing requirements. Instructions on how to make an appointment will be emailed to Members upon purchase of a Membership.
The Arts & Crafts Center is primarily a teaching facility. Our objective is to engage and support both beginning and experienced makers as hobbyists. As such, our facility cannot accommodate production potters or Members making quantities of items to supply a personal business.
To purchase a membership, locker, or to pay for a Leisure Course facility fee, please visit the Arts & Crafts Center and speak with one of our staff members.
$100 per academic semester
$130 per academic semester
$15 per week
$15 per academic semester
We offer a variety of courses on wheel throwing, hand building and sculpture as well as painting, drawing, and jewelry making.
Looking for something fun and creative to do with your group while physically distancing? We will be offering Virtual Socials with arts and crafts activities for groups in the fall. Perfect for parties, team building, or student organization events. Socials will be conducted on Zoom and instruction for the craft activity will be provided by our knowledgeable staff. Virtual Social Crafting Kits can be purchased at the Arts & Crafts Center prior to the social. Groups will have access to a variety of creative and artistic activities such as paint-a-pot, origami, and canvas painting while socializing and building community.
Socials can be scheduled Monday – Friday after 1pm.
Pick up your kit, and complete your project at home.
Please note: Glaze and brushes are sold separately. Choose your own colors to create a piece that is uniquely yours. Once you have finished painting your pot with the glazes, simply bring it back to the studio to be fired in our kilns. Purchase price includes a final clear glaze and the glaze firing.
Kiln firing times generally require 7-10 days per piece.
How to Purchase
Kits are available in person at the Arts & Crafts Center front desk. If you would like to check availability please contact us at ReitzUnionACCStudio@ufsa.ufl.edu.
Kit Types (subject to availability):
Kit includes:
Kiln firing times generally require 7-10 days per piece.
Ready to order?
Pre-order your kits by emailing ReitzUnionACCStudio@ufsa.ufl.edu. Your kit will be available for pick up on the next business day.
Kit includes:
Please note: Acrylic paint is sold separately.
How to Purchase
Kits are available in person at the Arts & Crafts Center front desk. If you would like to check availability please contact us at ReitzUnionACCStudio@ufsa.ufl.edu.
Please note: Acrylic paint and brushes are sold separately. Choose your own colors to create a piece that is uniquely yours.
How to Purchase
Kits are available in person at the Arts & Crafts Center front desk. If you would like to check availability please contact us at ReitzUnionACCStudio@ufsa.ufl.edu.
Keychain Types (subject to availability):
Kit includes:
How to Purchase
Kits are available in person at the Arts & Crafts Center front desk. If you would like to check availability please contact us at ReitzUnionACCStudio@ufsa.ufl.edu.
Kit includes:
How to Purchase
Kits are available in person at the Arts & Crafts Center front desk. If you would like to check availability please contact us at ReitzUnionACCStudio@ufsa.ufl.edu.
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352-392-2378
ReitzUnionACCStudio@ufsa.ufl.edu
686 Museum Rd, Lower Level
Gainesville, Florida 32611