About Studio C Tucson
Welcome to Studio C by Carly Quinn Designs.
At Studio C, we host tile art workshops and events that invite you to slow down and experience the centuries-old ceramic glazing technique known as cuerda seca.
What we offer
Tile Glazing Workshops & Open Studio
Private Events & Corporate Retreats
Event Space Rental
Discover tile art
Create in our desert studio
Meet Our Instructors
Christa von Wald
Studio C Coordinator & Instructor
I'm Christa von Wald, an experienced art educator with a strong background in teaching a wide variety of art mediums, from fiber arts to clay medium, with a focus incorporating nature.
I am excited to share my passion for inspiring creativity and fostering artistic growth!
I am excited to share my passion for inspiring creativity and fostering artistic growth!
Rachel Goodwin
Studio C Instructor
Rachel Goodwin is a visual artist and educator based in Tucson. She has taught youth, college students, and senior living communities in Arizona, with a focus on creative exploration and community connection through art. Rachel received her MFA in painting and drawing from Arizona State University and maintains an active studio practice in mixed media and soft sculpture.
Naiori Rivera
Studio C Instructor
Hi! I’m Naiori Rivera, a college student at the University of Arizona majoring in 2D Art and Design. My emphasis is in realism painting and graphite drawings. In addition to my artistic interests, I am a baker who enjoys exploring creative and experimental ideas. I am looking forward to the chance to meet with you and creating unique custom pieces together.
Carly Quinn
Tile Artist & Founder of Carly Quinn Designs & Studio C
Carly Carly Quinn began working in tile design in 2005. She holds a BA in Illustration and Fine Arts with a minor in Graphic Design
In 2011, Carly founded Carly Quinn Designs and started making her own hand glazed tile murals in her studio & gallery space in downtown Tucson. Carly is a member of the Taliesin West Artisan Collaboration Collection and her work has been featured in many interior design and travel magazines, such as Condé Nast Traveler, Tucson Lifestyle, and Phoenix Home and Garden.
In 2011, Carly founded Carly Quinn Designs and started making her own hand glazed tile murals in her studio & gallery space in downtown Tucson. Carly is a member of the Taliesin West Artisan Collaboration Collection and her work has been featured in many interior design and travel magazines, such as Condé Nast Traveler, Tucson Lifestyle, and Phoenix Home and Garden.
Our Workshops
Our workshops are inspired by the vibrant colors, plants, wildlife, and artistic traditions of the Sonoran Desert. Inside the studio, you will glaze ceramic tiles using professional materials and techniques used in the production studio of Carly Quinn Designs. After your session, each piece is kiln fired at over 2,000 degrees, transforming your work into a lasting piece of functional art.
Our Studio
Studio C was created to make tile art approachable for everyone. No prior experience is needed for beginner workshops, and our instructors guide participants step by step through color selection, glaze application, and the cuerda seca process. More advanced workshops allow artists to create original designs, murals, and custom projects while learning traditional wax outlining and glazing techniques.
Our Experience
More than just an art class, Studio C is a creative gathering space for Tucson. Friends come for date nights, coworkers create together, travelers make handmade desert souvenirs, and locals gather for community events. Whether you're looking for a fun activity, a meaningful gift, or a way to connect with others, Studio C offers something special.
Our Mission
We create meaningful, desert-inspired artistic experiences where people slow down, work with their hands, and create lasting art while helping preserve the ancient tradition of cuerda seca tile glazing.