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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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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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Dec 4, 12 – 2 pm

Winter Wonderland at Smith Memorial Playground

Join us for a group sculpting holiday adventure along with holiday lights , art activities, s’mores making, and music.

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Nov 6, 11 – 2 pm

CraftNOW Creates

Join us for a group sculpting adventure along with lots of other fun art activities at CraftNOW Create at the Smith Playground!

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August, September & October 2021

Hands on Clay at Iglesias Garden's

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.

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September 18, 12 – 6 pm

6th Annual Clay Fest

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!

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September 11, 2021

Hands on Clay at Hatfield House

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.

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August, September & October 2021

Hands on Clay at Iglesias Garden's

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.

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Aug 6, 5 – 7:30 pm

FREE First Friday Pop-In Workshop: Handbuilt Cups

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!

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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!

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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!

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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.

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Summer 2021

Hands on Clay at PlayStreets

Claymobile teaching artists will bring clay kits and outdoor workshops to Playstreets around Philadelphia this summer.

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June 20, 2021

Clay Kits at Iglesias Garden's Solstice Event

Grab a free Clay Kit at Iglesias Garden's Solstice event!

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June 4, 5 – 7:30 pm

FREE First Friday Pop-In Workshop: Tile Making

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!

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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!

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May 1, 2021

Clay Kits at Iglesias Garden

Grab a free Clay Kit at Iglesias Garden's Community Event!

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Fall 2020 Various Dates

Mutual Aid Events with the North Philly Neighborhood Libraries

Grab a free Clay Kit at one of the North Philly Libraries' Mutual Aid events. See the library's website for details!

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November 8, 2020

Magic Garden Virtual Event: Clay Animals

Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens includes hundreds of Mexican folk art objects that were collected or commissioned by PMG creator Isaiah Zagar. Our current exhibition Hecho en México/Made in Mexico highlights work by many of the folk artists we love. To celebrate, we are partnering with The Clay Studio. Learn how to create animal sculptures using simple techniques and self-drying clay.

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November 7, 2020

CraftNOW Create Virtual Event!

Craft steps out of the studio and into the hearts of Philadelphians with CraftNOW Create! Together, we will learn how to make monster heads in clay, dragonflies in wood, Swedish holiday gnomes and more. Activities are presented by the American Swedish Historical Museum, The Center for Art in Wood, The Clay Studio, Fabric Workshop and Museum, Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, University of the Arts and Wild Hand. Most projects are ideal for elementary-aged students. Click here to see a list of materials you can use to create the projects as you watch the videos below, or watch the full playlist of videos on YouTube.

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Summer 2020

Hands On Clay at PlayStreets

Claymobile teaching artists will bring clay kits and outdoor workshops to Playstreets around Philadelphia this summer.

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February 1, 2020 | 12 - 3 pm

Hands on Clay InLiquid Family Day

Try your hand at throwing on the wheel on our people-powered-pottery-wheel!

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2019

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November 16 & 21, December 7 & 19 | times vary

Hands on Clay at Piazza Pod Park

Try your hand at a variety of clay workshops hosted at the unique Piazza Pod Park in Northern Liberties

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Sunday, November 10, 2019

Playfest at Cherry Street Pier

PopUpPlay hosts the second annual Playfest, Philadelphia's showcase of play. Organizations from all over the city will host free games and activites for you and your family. You'll explore maker spaces. fort building, STEAM activities, crafts, music and more.

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Saturday, November 9 | 12 pm - 4 pm

Pottery Unplugged at CraftNOW Create

Try your hand at pedaling or throwing on our bicycle-powered-pottery wheel in the fun atmosphere of the Kimmel Center!

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Sunday, Oct 13 | 12 - 6 pm

Our New Pottery Bike is coming to Old City Fest 2019

Explore Old City and come try out our new pedal-powered potter's wheel. You can choose to pedal or to throw a pot, and our skilled Teaching Artists will guide you — no experience required! Eventually, we'll be pedalling around Philly neighborhoods so that everybody gets to try it out. Stay tuned!

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Saturday, Sept 14 | 11 - 4 pm at 1425 N. American St

5th Annual Clay Fest

Celebrate clay and community with a fun day of muddy festivities near our soon-to-be new home in South Kensington! Join us for hands-on activities for all ages, wheel throwing, a group sculpture extravaganza, artist demonstrations, an ice cream social, screen printing totes & clay, music, dance, yoga, food & more! LOCATION: 1425 N. American St, Phila 19122 across from the Crane Arts Building. Sponsored by PNC Arts Alive.

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Sept 8, 12 – 5 pm

Group Sculpt & Wheel Throwing at Feria del Barrio

Join us for group sculpting and wheel throwing at the 35th Annual Feria del Barrio on North 5th Street between Huntington and Somerset.

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Sept 6, 5 – 8 pm

FREE First Friday Pop-In Workshop: Handbuilt Leaf Dishes

Express yourself! As we move into fall, make and decorate your own ceramic leaf 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. This is a popular event, so come early! FREE!

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Thursday, August 15 | 6 - 8 pm

Wheel Battles at the Food Trust's Night Market- Fairmount Ave

Enjoy the amazing food options and come watch our skilled Teaching Artists battle it out for victory in contests that include tallest form, widest bowl, tandem throwing, artist relays, and more. We also give you a chance to try throwing on the wheel yourself. Join the fun!

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Saturday, August 17 | 12 - 5 pm

Group Sculpt Planters at Jazz on the Ave

Enjoy the amazing music and stop by the Kids Zone to play with clay!

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First Friday, August 2 | 5 - 8 pm

FREE Hands on Clay Wheel Throwing Workshop

Stop by on First Friday, sit yourself behind the potter's wheel and see what you can make! You'll be surprised. Our teachers will personally guide you every step of the way, and in a few weeks you'll have your fired and finished masterpiece! This free event is possible thanks to PNC Arts Alive.

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July 31, 11 am –1 pm

Wheel Throwing Demos at the Franklin Square Birthday Bash

Celebrate and try your hand at throwing on the pottery wheel! Our teaching artists will guide you through the basics of throwing on the wheel!

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Saturday, July 13 | 3 - 7 pm

Summer Festival at Historic Fair Hill

Join us at the Historic Fair Hill Summer Festival for a group sculpting project inspired by the historic Fair Hill grounds and its mission to be a peace making green space. 2901 Germantown Ave

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July 5, 5 – 8 pm

FREE First Friday Pop-In Workshop: Tile Making

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! FREE!

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June 7, 5:00pm – 8:00pm

First Friday POP-IN Workshop: Wheel Throwing 101

Try your hand at throwing on the potter’s wheel with the expert guidance of our teaching artists. Create a cup or bowl, or push yourself to the limit and make something as big or fast as you can! FREE & First come/First served.

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Saturday, June 8, 11 am - 3 pm

Claymation at the Sugar Cane Festival

THIS EVENT IS AT 6TH AND SUSQUEHANNA. Create and animate clay characters using the art of stop motion. One person or a group can create a story, supply voices for characters, and share your creation with the world!

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Saturday, June 8, 1 - 5 pm

Group Sculpt at the ArtWell Festival

THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE AT 100 W Oxford St. Use clay, glaze, and your imagination to help us create community planters that will live on after the event! Fun for all ages! FREE!

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Thursday-Saturday, May 2-4

Claymation at the Children's Festival

THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE AT the Annenberg Center. Let your imagination run wild as you create and animate your very own video! Fun for all ages! FREE!

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Sept 29, 11:00am-3pm

4th Annual Clay Fest at 1425 N. American Street

Celebrate clay and community with a fun day of muddy festivities near our soon-to-be new home in South Kensington! Join us for hands-on activities for all ages, wheel throwing, a group sculpture extravaganza, artist demonstrations, an ice cream social, t-shirt making & more! LOCATION: 1425 N. American St, Phila 19122 across from the Crane Arts Building.

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Oct 7, 11:00am-6pm

Wheel Battles at Old City Fest

Watch two artists at a time compete head-to-head on the potter's wheel in competitions such as tallest vessel and blindfolded throw. These event get interactive if you want to try your hand at throwing on the pottery wheel!

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Sept 7, 5:00pm – 8:00pm

First Friday POP-IN Workshop at The Clay Studio: Wheel Throwing 101

Try your hand at throwing on the potter’s wheel with the expert guidance of our teaching artists. Create a cup or bowl, or push yourself to the limit and make something as big or fast as you can!

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Sept 22, 4:00 – 6:00pm & Sept 30, 2:00-4:00pm

Claymation at Spruce Street Harbor Park's Fall Festival

Create and animate clay characters using the art of stop motion. One person or a group can create a story, supply voices for characters and share your creation with the world. 301 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106

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August 11

Claymation at Beech Jazz on the Ave

Create and animate clay characters using the art of stop motion. One person or a group can create a story, supply voices for characters and share your creation with the world. The event is 12pm-8:30pm at Broad Street & 17th along Cecil B. Moore. Visit www.jazzontheavephilly.com for more details.

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August 9, 5:00pm – 7:30pm

Wheel Battles at Food Trust Night Market- Kensington

Come out to watch our Wheel Battles as two artists at a time compete head to head on the potter’s wheel in competitions such as tallest vessel and blind-folded throw.

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August 3, 5:00pm – 8:00pm

First Friday POP-IN Workshop at The Clay Studio: Throw Down

Try your hand at throwing on the potter’s wheel with the expert guidance of our teaching artists. Create a cup or bowl, or push yourself to the limit and make something as big or fast as you can!

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July 22, 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Claymation at Spruce Street Harbor Park

Create and animate clay characters using the art of stop motion. One person or a group can create a story, supply voices for characters and share your creation with the world.

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July 18, 10:00am – 2:00pm

Claymation at Make Art Philly at the City Hall Courtyard presented by The Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy

Create and animate clay characters using the art of stop motion. One person or a group can create a story, supply voices for characters and share your creation with the world.

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July 6, 5:00pm – 8:00pm

First Friday POP-IN Workshop at The Clay Studio: Sgraffito Tiles

Work with Clay Studio teaching artists, to make your own clay tile and learn how to make a graphic image on clay with the sgraffito techinique.

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July 4, 12:00pm – 2:00pm

Claymation at Wawa Welcome America

Join the Wawa Welcome America Party on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway! Celebrate Independence Day and be part of creating July 4th themed Claymation video!

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June 9, 12:00pm – 2:00pm

Claymation at Spruce Street Harbor Park

Create and animate clay characters using the art of stop motion. One person or a group can create a story, supply voices for characters and share your creation with the world.

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June 1, 5:00pm – 8:00pm

First Friday POP-IN Workshop at The Clay Studio: Wheel Throwing 101

Try your hand at throwing on the potter’s wheel with the expert guidance of our teaching artists. Create a cup or bowl, or push yourself to the limit and make something as big or fast as you can!

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May 20, 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Claymation at Spruce Street Harbor Park

Create and animate clay characters using the art of stop motion. One person or a group can create a story, supply voices for characters and share your creation with the world.

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May 17-19

Claymation at Philadelphia Children’s Festival

Create and animate clay characters using the art of stop motion. One person or a group can create a story, supply voices for characters and share your creation with the world.

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