Birch Grove Studios, Inc

10/22/2026

Snowman Journey, 2026!

If anyone needs a refresher from last year, the Snowmen really didn’t want to be apart of our Holiday celebrations.
Hoping for better success this year!

10/18/2026

10/17/2026

Second weekend of the Alaska State Fair Holiday Bazaar! Today 10-5 and tomorrow 11-5!

We have lots of goodies, including Tayla’s sipper cups, Gnomies and Cauldrons!! Come see me and Tayla!!

If you see something you like but can’t make it, let me know and we’ll hold it for you!

10/17/2026

Registration is OPEN for all of our 2026- 2027 Sessions!


Holiday: Nov 10 - Dec 19
Please note that we DO teach the week of Thanksgiving
Winter Session: Jan 19 - Feb 27
Spring Session: Mar 16 - Apr24

Class Days and Times:

Tuesday 10-1
Tuesday 6-9
Wednesday 10-1
Wednesday 5-8
Thursday 10-1
Thursday 6-9
Friday 10-1
Friday 6-9
Saturday 10-1

Pick the best day and time, plus a secondary in case we need to shuffle. We do require a minimum of 4 students to run the class.

Cost: $350 Beginners/$400 Intermediate/Advanced
What’s Included: Along with the 18 hours of class time, you also get 10 hours of Open Studio time for self led continued learning, 25 pounds of clay, all tools, glazing and firings.
Each class is limited to 8 students to maximize one on one time with our teachers.

We do require a deposit of $175 to save your seat. This is refundable up to one week before classes start. This may be made via an emailed Invoice, PayPal/Venmo or payment over the phone.

To register: PM us here on FB, email us at [email protected], stop by the Fair or call us at 907-354-7112.

10/11/2026

Alia and I are ready for day 2 of the Alaska State Fair Holiday Bazaar. Hours are 11-5, come see our restock! If you see something you like, let me know and we can hold it for you!

Ps- Someone come get this Cobweb Stew mug before I make the family mad by bringing home ANOTHER mug!

10/10/2026

First Holiday Market of the season! Tayla and I will be at the Alaska State Fair, Raven Hall the next TWO WEEKENDS, Oct 10 & 11, 17 & 18!
Saturdays 10-4
Sundays 11-4
PS- Some of our Spooky Season goodies made it! There WILL be more next weekend!

09/25/2026

Edit: We will be opening at 2pm today, Friday Sept 25 due to illness.

09/23/2026

Our next events!

🎁✨ The Holiday Bazaars at the Fair are back this October!
🛍️ Shop 100 local vendors featuring clothing, art, jewelry, quilts, antiques, food products, furniture, woodwork, books & more. Admission to the bazaars is free!
Refuel at your favorite food trucks, including Grandma Wei’s, Alaska’s Best Gourmet Dogs, Baby Cakes, Barbecue Babes and Senior Moose Tacos.
📍 Raven Hall & Hoskins Building
📅 October 10–11 & October 17–18
🕙 Saturdays: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. | Sundays: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
🎟️ Admission is FREE!
Kick off your holiday shopping early, support local vendors, and make memories with the whole family!

Interested in being a vendor? Apply here: https://www.alaskastatefair.org/site/events/2026-holiday-bazaar/

09/22/2026

Due to plumbing issues, we will be closed today!
Sorry for the inconvenience!

09/08/2026

Alaska State Fair, 2026 is a wrap!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, sent well wishes, watched our videos, placed orders and picked up a new piece of pottery!

This is always an exhausting time for us but YOU make it all worth it!

Our 50th year as a business AND our 50th year as a vendor. THANK YOU for all the love and support to our family!

- The McKenzie-Coles