Clay Fest, Pottery Sales, Hands On Clay, CraftNow, public festivals -- these are just some of our family-friendly public events throughout the year. FREE.

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Come to one of these Saturday workshops and try your hand at the potter's wheel. It's a great way for a beginner to try things out before enrolling in a class, or for anyone who's been on a clay hiatus and wants to get back in the saddle!

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Choose any Saturday family workshop and have fun learning basic wheel throwing or handbuilding projects with different creative themes. For kids ages 4+ and at least one adult. Join us for a special day to make memories with a special kid in your life.

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Making Place Matter will lead by listening, using clay as a metaphor for place, and place as a metaphor to examine the relationship between The Clay Studio and our new neighborhood.

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Are you excited to learn how ceramics intersect with other crafts? We've got just the thing. You'll also discover more about the robust craft community flourishing in Philadelphia.

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In this series of workshops, we asked our new neighbors in South Kensington to engage with us and artists Roberto Lugo​ and Jennie Shanker​ in ceramic art activities and conversations around the theme “Making Place Matter.”

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Come to The Clay Studio's great big Mud Ball, a festive evening with fabulous friends, fine art, and fancy food and drink. The fun takes place at the Front & Palmer, 1750 N Front Street.

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We invite people of all ages to use their hands and imaginations in “Hands On Clay,” funded by PNC Arts Alive. These free events use clay to break barriers to creativity by welcoming all to participate.

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Want to stay inspired and informed about clay's storied traditions and current cutting-edge practices? We're your go-to place to see ceramic art and meet the artists. These free events celebrate critical thinking and thoughtful dialogue all year round.

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Couples, singles, and friends are welcome to join us Friday evenings for fun, romance, and throwing on the potter's wheel. We provide instruction and refreshments, and will ship you your finished work. This one of our most popular events, so sign up early!

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We offer workshops given by our Resident, Guest, and Visiting Artists -- masters in clay who have refined their technique, and whose vision can inspire anyone to take their clay-making to the next level.

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Planning a birthday? Throwing a reception? Honoring a special person? Make it an unique and memorable experience by working with us to plan a hands on, art making event.

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Community Maker Days are free, fun, hands-on clay workshops focused in the Greater Kensington neighborhood from May - September 2018. These events culminate in a Community Dinner bringing together everyone who participated in making the plates.

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