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2022| Saturday, December 31

Hands on Clay at the Cherry Street Pier

Ring in the New Year with The Clay Studio at the Cherry Street Pier New Year's Eve celebration! We'll be continuing our Hands on Clay series supported by PNC Arts Alive; Come check us out and get your hands dirty with some end of the year clay fun!

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Saturday, December 3rd: 12 - 4 pm

Handcrafted Holidays: Ornament Making

Join us for a festive afternoon of ornament-making, hot chocolate, and holiday cheer! Drop in to make a personalized ornament to celebrate the season and get lots of gift inspiration in our gallery shop, which has new work from over 100 artists from around the country. Your ornament will be glazed and ready for pickup in two weeks. FREE

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Saturday, November 5th

Hands on Clay at CraftNOW Create

Join us for FREE Hands on Clay group sculpt at CraftNOW Create 2022!Craft steps out of the studio and into the hearts of Philadelphians with CraftNOW Create! Saturday, November 5, from 10am-1pm outside at Smith Memorial Playground. Demonstrations and take-home kits will be set up on their wrap-around porch and immediately in front of the Playhouse. Up to 100 kids will be accommodated each hour. Enjoying the playhouse and playground will also be encouraged!

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Friday, October 7

Hands on Clay at The Head & The Hand!

Join The Clay Studio at The Head & the Hands for some first friday fun! We'll be continuing our Hands on Clay series supported by PNC Arts Alive.

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Thursday, Septemeber 29

Hands on Clay at the 11th St Family Health Center

Join us for FREE Hands on Clay projects at the 11th St Family Health Center! Supported by PNC Arts Alive

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Monday, Septemeber 26

Hands on Clay at MeadowFest!

Come to MeadowFest at FDR Park and create autumn inspired leaf dishes with our teaching artists! Continuing our Hands on Clay series supported by PNC Arts Alive, we'll be diving into some clay fun with the community!

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Saturday, Septemeber 17

Hands on Clay at St. James School!

Join us at the Adult Education Launch Party hosted by St James School! The Clay Studio will be there continuing our Hands on Clay series supported by PNC Arts Alive.

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Sunday, September 11

Hands on Clay at Feria del Barrio

Join us for FREE Hands on Clay projects at the 38th Annual Feria del Barrio! Add your touches to a group sculpture that will come to life with everyone's additions!

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Saturday, September 10

Hands on Clay at Philadelphia Literacy Day

Join us for FREE Hands on Clay projects at Philadelphia Literacy Day! Add your touches to a group sculpture that will come to life with everyone's additions!

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Thursday, September 8, 5 - 8 pm

Hands on Clay at 2nd Thursday Gallery Night: Group Sculpt

Join us for FREE Hands on Clay projects at our new building every 2nd Thursday during the American Street Gallery Night! Add your touches to a group sculpture that will come to life with everyone's additions!

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August 20, 12 – 4 pm

7th Annual Clay Fest

Celebrate clay and community with a fun day of festivities in of The Clay Studio’s new home in South Kensington! Join us for hands-on activities for all ages!

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Aug 11, 5 pm – 8 pm

Hands on Clay at 2nd Thursday Gallery Night - PINCH POTS

Join us for FREE Hands on Clay projects at the new building every 2nd Thursday during the American Street Gallery Night! Make a pinch pot bowl and we will glaze, fire and have it ready for you to pick up in a few weeks!

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Aug 6th

Allegheny Avenue Arts & Music Fest

Join us at the Allegheny Arts Festival from 11 am -1 pm for a fun group sculpt!

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July 14, 5 pm – 8 pm

Hands on Clay at 2nd Thursday Gallery Night: SGRAFFITO TILES

Join us for FREE Hands on Clay projects at the new building every 2nd Thursday during the American Street Gallery Night! Make a sgraffito tile and we will glaze, fire and have it ready for you to pick up in a few weeks!

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June 9, 5 pm – 8 pm

Hands on Clay at 2nd Thursday Gallery Walk: MOLDED TILES

We are kicking off our summer Hands on Clay projects at the new building every 2nd Thursday during the American Street Gallery Walk! Join us for a special Hands on Clay project in which you will make a tile designed by artist George Rodriguez that will be installed in the new building! FREE

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April 9, 11 am – 3 pm

Hands on Clay at the Grand Opening

The Grand Opening of our new location includes 11 am - Ribbon Cutting and Open House from 11 am - 3 pm. The event is free and open to the public and includes artist demos and clay projects. Join us for a special Hands on Clay project with George Rodriguez. Leave your mark on the new building by making a tile that will be installed in the stairwell!

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