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My aunt's pottery shed was once the heart of our block
Her door was always open. Folks came to bisque fire their pieces. I made my first mug there as a kid. Now, everything is by appointment. Studios feel cold and impersonal. No one just drops in to chat. I miss those easy afternoons.
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phoenix_reed3mo ago
Not everything is by appointment now. My local studio still has open studio hours twice a week. It's not the same as a neighbor's shed, but people do just show up.
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jessica_moore3mo ago
Is having open studio hours really that serious? Most people I know just make appointments anyway.
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wendy6563mo ago
When you say most people make appointments, it kinda shows how everything is booked now. Honestly, I've noticed this in so many places, from haircuts to even meeting friends. It feels like we've lost a bit of just showing up. Like phoenix_reed said, some spots still do open hours, and it keeps things more casual and community-focused. Tbh, I miss when things weren't so scheduled, and ngl, open studio hours are a nice break from the constant booking culture.
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