Classes
We offer classes year round in handbuilding, wheel-throwing, casting and glazing, for people of all ages, from beginner to advanced. Our classes are taught by top practitioners.
We offer workshops for a variety of skill levels, ages, and interests, including family workshops and master artist workshops.
With half-day and full-day programs throughout the summer, kids ages 6 and up can explore the exciting world of clay.
Events
Explore all events: Date Nights, exhibition openings, workshops, and more.
Upcoming events including free Hands on Clay, Clay Fest, artist talks, and more. Drop by, bring family and friends.
Planning a birthday? Throwing a reception? Learn about how to create memories with The Clay Studio!
Exhibitions
Check out what’s on view and what’s coming soon at The Clay Studio.
Our exhibitions have featured the work of renowned artists from around the country and the world.
Our permanent collection features notable works by The Clay Studio’s resident artists.
Artists
Explore the full index of Artists
Our reputation as a world class art center attracts a diverse range of artists, who in turn enhance the entire creative enterprise
Above our gallery and shop is a lively atelier of Associate Artists, Work Exchange Artists, Student and Staff Artists — a welcoming family of makers and mentors.
Claymobile
Our Claymobile brings a "popup" ceramics studio to your school, neighborhood organization, or social service agency anywhere in the Philadelphia region. We believe that creativity for all is a critical force for good.
Community engagement — it's about being a good neighbor, but also a strong neighbor. The Clay Studio believes that creativity helps empower people, who in turn empower their community.
Our partnerships run deep — with our city, and with regional and national organizations dedicated to ceramics, art, design, and craft. We think it's important to recognize our supporting partners, whose collaborative work makes it all possible.
Shop
Shop all handmade ceramics at the Clay Studio.
Shop Specials & Collections at the Clay Studio.
Shop by Artist at the Clay Studio.
Founded in 1974, The Clay Studio continues in the belief that shared creativity, so fundamental to humanity, is a critical force for good.
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Franz Rabauer
Chair
Nancy Burd
Vice Chair
Ashley Moran
Secretary
Michael Lukasek
Governance
Anika Backelin-Harrison
Board Member
Teresa Chang
Michael Clemmons
Geena Dhaliwal
Brianna Dougherty
Hiroe Hanazono
Claire Hankenson
Nancy Hays
Melissa Hensinger
Kim Kamens
Bruce Katsiff
Ah-Young Kim
Susan Muller
Meliza Reynoso
Claire Shenk Rodgers
George Rodriguez
Amy Sarner Williams
Daphne Hawkins Parker
Associate Artist Representative
Bradford Davis
Resident Artist Representative
Michael Dela-Dika
Celia Feldberg
Jeremiah Ibarra
Jill Bonovitz
Janice Merendino
Kathie Regan Dalzell
Ken Vavrek
David Idokogi
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