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      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.

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      We offer workshops for a variety of skill levels, ages, and interests, including family workshops and master artist workshops.

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      With half-day and full-day programs throughout the summer, kids ages 6 and up can explore the exciting world of clay.

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      Upcoming events including free Hands on Clay, Clay Fest, artist talks, and more. Drop by, bring family and friends.

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      Our exhibitions have featured the work of renowned artists from around the country and the world.

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      Our permanent collection features notable works by The Clay Studio’s resident artists.

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      Our reputation as a world class art center attracts a diverse range of artists, who in turn enhance the entire creative enterprise

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      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.

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      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.

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      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.

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      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.

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Past Exhibitions

Our exhibitions have featured the work of renowned artists from across the country and around the world.

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  • 1981
1992 brittin shaw 6

Kaete Brittin Shaw

November 12th - November 27th, 1982

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Fragments

October 22nd - October 5th, 1982

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1982 axelrod 2

Judy Axelrod: Terra Cotta

September 24th - October 15th, 1982

Resident Artist Solo Exhibition: Judy Axelrod

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Barbra Boettcher: Watercolors

September 24th - October 16th, 1982

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40 Students

June 18th - July 10th, 1982

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1982 regan dalzell porcelain

Porcelain

April 30th - May 21st, 1982

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1982 sarner williams 4

Amy Sarner: Fields of You

April 2nd - April 23rd, 1982

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1982 dailey 1

Elizabeth Dailey: Constructions

March 12th - March 31st, 1982

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1982 narrow 1

Kathryn E. Narrow Recent Works

February 5th - February 26th, 1982

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1982 tipton

More Strange Behavior: Recent Drawings and Ceramic Sculpture

January 15th - January 30th, 1982

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1982 saperstein 1

Elyse Saperstein: Recent Sculptural Work

December 4th - January 8th, 1982

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The Clay Studio
1425 N American Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
  • 215-925-3453
  • info@theclaystudio.org

Gallery & Shop Hours

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

Second Thursday Hours

Second Thursday of each month,
5pm – 8pm

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