About our After School Program

The Clay Studio’s after-school program serves as a long term artist residency for students. Participants learn to handbuild, wheel throw, and take part in other art forms such as painting, claymation and other forms of mixed media making. Students discover new possibilities for socialization and art making through collaborative ceramic projects. 

Each year, The Clay Studio partners with three local schools to host their students on either Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesdays throughout the school year. For the 25-26 Academic Year, our partner schools are: John Moffet School, James R. Ludlow School, and Young Scholars Charter School.

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Program Info

Who is eligible for our After School Program?

If your child attends one of our partner schools and you are interested in participating in the After School Program, please email kjohnson@theclaystudio.org for a registration form before September 7th, 2025.

  • Monday: Young Scholars Charter School (5th - 8th Graders)

  • Tuesdays: James R. Ludlow School (3rd - 8th Graders)

Wednesdays: John Moffet School (3rd - 5th Graders)

Important Dates and Information

Daily Schedule:

  • TSC staff members will arrive at the partner school on each day of programming (once a week for each school) 

  • TCS Staff Members will check students in at dismissal

  • Break & Play Time at a nearby park*

  • Parks: Hancock Playground for Moffet, Cruz Playground for Ludlow & Young Scholars

  • *Weather permitting - if raining, we will go straight to The Clay Studio

  • All registered students and TCS staff members will walk together to our facility located at 1425 N. American Street

  • Snack & Homework Time at TCS

  • Ceramic Lesson & Art Studio 

  • Pick-Up at TCS (5:00-5:30 PM)

    All After School Policies and Procedures are outlined in the Handbook 

Donor Support for our After School Program

With your support, you are contributing to the well-being of Philadelphia’s students. Please be a part of our after-school program with your donation.

Community Engagement Manager