The Clay Studio

Classes & Workshops

The Clay Studio School strives to make itself accessible to students who are new to clay while offering compelling programming for its advanced students and the Philadelphia ceramics community at large. To do this, it employs an impressive array of experienced instructors, the majority of which hold their MFA in ceramics. TCS School maintains a solid base of traditional wheel throwing and handbuilding classes, yet it continually reinvents itself by offering "Specialty Classes" that keep up with current ceramic trends. These classes run the gambit from mold making to critical dialogues and are another way that The Clay Studio fulfills its mission of promoting broad access to the ceramic arts.
The Clay Studio offers classes in clay for the community year-round in four sessions: Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall. You may sign up as a member at the same time that you register and receive the members price.

Attention Educators: The Clay Studio is a Registered New Jersey Professional Development Provider. All of our classes and workshops qualify for New Jersey Professional Development Hours. Please contact Joanie Turbek at 215.925.3453 x11 or at joanie@theclaystudio.org for more information.

Adult Classes

Fall 2010 classes run September 29th - December 8th. Click the link above for a class schedule and to register.

Open studio times are free to all students.

Fall Session (9/29/10 - 12/8/10)
Studio hours are:

Tuesdays: 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesdays: 10 am - 4 pm, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Thursdays: 10 am - 4 pm, 7 - 10 pm (Handbuilding Only)
Fridays: 10 am - 4 pm
Saturdays: 1 - 5 pm
Sundays: 1 - 5 pm

Summer Gas Kiln Firing Schedule:
Load: July 27th @ 5pm;Unload: July 31st
Load: August 18th @ 5pm; Unload: August 22nd
Load: August 29th @ 10 pm; Unload: September 2nd

Summer Pick-Up Hours:

September 8th (10 am -8 pm)
September 9th (10 am -4 pm)
September 10th (10 am-4 pm)
September 11th (1 - 5 pm)

Workshops

The Clay Studio offers a variety of weekend, one day and morning workshops to accommodate your schedule.

Children & Family


SUMMER 2010 CLAY CAMPS

Young artists will explore their imaginations, develop their creativity, gain confidence, and have a memorable experience creating with clay. We welcome all skill levels and abilities. Class sizes are limited to ensure plenty of individual attention. Each camp meets for one week, three hours a day, with a short break for snacks (provided by parents or guardians).

The 2010 Summer Clay Camp session runs June 28 through August 20.

Faculty

Click here for information on our Clay Studio teachers.

School Policies

Information on school closing, payment, refunds, etc.

Scholarship Information

Scholarships are open to children under the age of 16. Scholarship funds will be allocated on a first-come first-serve basis, based on need, until the funds are depleted. A maximum of 1/2 the tuition for a particular class may be approved. Because our scholarship funds are limited at this time, no more than one scholarship per child will be approved in a calendar year.

Student Documents

How to Register

Online, mail-in, or by phone.

Work Exchange and Teaching Opportunities

Work in exchange for studio access. Find out about teaching classes.

Directions and Parking

The Clay Studio is located at 139 North 2nd Street in the Old City neighborhood of Philadelphia.

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