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Hand Crafted Holidays and Ornament Market

Harrison Gallery

Nov 23rd - Jan 13th, 2019

The holiday season at The Clay Studio is always festive. This year Alex Stadler and Kim Kamens will design a gallery of fabulous one-of-a-kind handmade ornaments, giftable ceramic art, and treats for your own holiday decor. We will also be presenting our first annual Limited Edition Holiday Ornament, designed and decorated this year by former Resident Artist and Pew award-winning artist Lauren Mabry.

scenes from the gallery

Adam Chau

Nicole Aquillano

Nicole Aquillano

Renee LoPresti

Renee LoPresti

Adam Chau

Nicole Aquillano

Renee LoPresti

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Weekends between Thanksgiving & Christmas | 11 am - 7 pm

Old City Holiday Market 2018

The pop-up Holiday Market located outdoors between The Clay Studio and Elfreth's Alley (137 N. 2nd Street) will feature trees, wreaths, and other holiday greenery by Petit Jardin en Ville, one-of-a-kind gifts from some of Old City’s shops and galleries, and seasonal sips and bites from local restaurants!

Thursday, November 29 | 6 - 8 pm

Viewing Party for 2018's Limited Edition Ornaments

You’re invited! We’re celebrating our Hand Crafted Holidays & Ornament Market (NOV 23 - JAN 13) with this special viewing of ornaments made by Lauren Mabry. Lauren will give a short artist talk about her inspiration and process for these one-of-a-kind works of art, and we’ll all enjoy a glass of bubbly and some holiday treats. FREE. Start a tradition! This year’s Limited Edition Ornaments make perfect gifts for your home or office!

Saturday, December 1 | 11 am - 6 pm

Hand Crafted Holidays Open House

Our annual Hand Crafted Holidays returns with another festive day of tastings, presentations, and hands-on activities intended to spark creative ideas for holiday decorating, shopping, and entertaining. Activities include clay ornament making, handcrafted donut tasting, a cocktail mixing demonstration, and more! FREE.

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The Clay Studio
1425 N American Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122

215-925-3453
info@theclaystudio.org

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Monday–Friday 11am – 5:30 pm
Saturday–Sunday 11am – 5pm

Second Thursday Hours

Second Thursday of each month,
5pm – 8pm

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