The Clay Studio invites people of all ages to use their imaginations as clay and creativity come together in The Clay Studio’s series Hands On Clay, funded by PNC Arts Alive. Free and open to the public, this series uses clay to break the barriers to creativity by welcoming all to participate.
Join us in the garden to create in clay. Local artist Nitza Walesca will lead you through different hand-building projects, from functional forms to sculptures for the garden.
Celebrate clay and community with a fun day of festivities outside of The Clay Studio’s new home in South Kensington! Join us for hands-on activities for all ages & then visit Art for the Cash Poor hosted by InLiquid!
Explore the fascinating history of the Hatfield House and pick up a clay kit for an at-home clay project! The Hatfield House, a historic house and community cultural hub, is located at the intersection of North 33rd Street and West Girard Avenue in East Fairmount Park.
Join us in the garden to create in clay. Local artist Nitza Walesca will lead you through different hand-building projects, from functional forms to sculptures for the garden.
Handbuilt Cups at The Clay Studio Friday, August 6, 5 – 7:30 pm. Make and decorate your own ceramic cup. It's easy to do, and our teaching artists will be on hand to help. Whether you keep it simple or go all-out fancy, your design is completely up to you. We'll fire and glaze the cups and you can get them later. This is a popular event, so come early! Outdoors and masks required. FREE!
July 16, 6 – 8 pm
Pottery Unplugged at Cherry Street Pier with Fleisher Art Memorial
Stop by and try out our people-powered-pottery wheel on Friday, July 16th and celebrate the incredible work on display by Fleisher Art Memorial students - FREE!
July 2, 5 – 7:30 pm
FREE First Friday Pop-In Workshop: Flower Bowls
Summer blooms will be your inspiration to make and decorate your own ceramic flower dish using colored slips and simple tools. It's easy to do, and our teaching artists will be on hand to help. We'll fire and glaze the dish and you can get them later. Outdoors and masks required. FREE!
June 19, 11 am – 2 pm
Juneteenth Festival at the Stenton Museum
Stop by for a free Clay Kit with step-by-step instructions for creating your own griot storyteller figure at the Stenton Museum & Keepers of the Culture Juneteenth Festival. Enjoy dance, music and storytelling along with free admission to the museum.
Express yourself! Make and decorate your own ceramic tile, using colored slips and the sgraffito method. It's easy to do, and our teaching artists will be on hand to help. Whether you keep it simple or go all-out fancy, your design is completely up to you. We'll fire and glaze the tiles and you can get them later. This is a popular event, so come early! Outdoors and masks required. FREE!
April 7, 2021
Mutual Aid Event at McPherson Square Free Library
Grab a free Clay Kit at McPherson Square Free Library's Mutual Aid event. See the library's website for details!
May 1, 2021
Clay Kits at Iglesias Garden
Grab a free Clay Kit at Iglesias Garden's Community Event!
