Clay Fest, Pottery Sales, Artist Talks, Hands On Clay, CraftNow -- these are just some of the family-friendly public events that we host 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.

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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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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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In this series of workshops, we will engage with our new neighbors in South Kensington in preparation for our move there in 2020. Artists Roberto Lugo​ and Jennie Shanker​ will lead ceramic art activities and conversations around the theme “Making Place Matter.”

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We're planning to visit and dine at the world famous Blue Hill at Stone Barns restaurant in the Hudson Valley, where renowned chef Dan Barber has collaborated with ceramic artist Gregg Moore.

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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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Do you love craft and want to try your hand at making something beyond the potter's wheel? We've got just the thing, and you may be surprised to see how it ultimately involves ceramics. You'll also discover why Philadelphia is historically a city of makers.

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Planning a birthday? Throwing a reception? Honoring a special person?

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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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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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