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Baltimore Clayworks Baltimore Clayworks' mission is to develop, sustain, and promote an artist-centered community.
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Since 1980 Baltimore Clayworks has grown to include 12 resident artists and 20 or so associate artists. We've been blessed to have 23 to 26 trustees at any given time and 15 full time, part time, and contractual staff members. We engage more than 25 instructors, 20 interns and work-study students, dozens of volunteers and hundreds of donors, all of whom make Clayworks a unique, vibrant and community-centered institution. Our exhibitions showcase the best of international, national and local ceramic artists working in ceramic sculpture, pottery, installation and conceptual ceramics. Today, our educational programs which began with 40 dedicated individuals, teach the discipline of ceramics to more than 1200 students on our Mt. Washington campus, and through our nationally acclaimed satellite programs, reach 500 children and senior adults in Baltimore’s most challenged neighborhoods. Clayworks' educational program is led by artists who are both locally treasured and retain high national profile in the field of ceramics.

10/21/2026

A big thank you to Blue .blsr for bringing creativity and hands-on fun to Fire Fest 2026 with the Clay Stamp Workshop! Participants explored the connection between printmaking and ceramics by carving their own stamps from erasers and using them to create unique textures and designs in clay. We loved seeing everyone experiment, get creative, and discover new ways to make their mark! Thank you, Blue, for sharing your skills and helping make Fire Fest a memorable celebration of creativity, community, and clay!

“Clay is something you can understand with your hands. You can feel what you’re making.” Last week, blind and visually i...
10/20/2026

“Clay is something you can understand with your hands. You can feel what you’re making.” Last week, blind and visually impaired veterans from our VA community arts partnership came to the Baltimore Clayworks campus for a handbuilding class taught by Bernadette

Clay’s tactile, forgiving nature makes it an accessible medium for makers who navigate the world through touch. Their pieces are now ready to be bisqued, and we’re excited to see how they emerge from the kiln!

Raise a glass to the artists of “Oktoberfest 2026”, whose work is featured in Baltimore Clayworks’ annual “Oktoberfest: ...
10/20/2026

Raise a glass to the artists of “Oktoberfest 2026”, whose work is featured in Baltimore Clayworks’ annual “Oktoberfest: B**r Steins and W**e Goblets Invitational”! This annual celebration brings together ceramic artists from across the country, each offering their own unique take on the traditional b**r stein and w**e goblet.

Swipe through to discover the participating artists and their work:
Ali Saunders
Connie Rankin
Anitha Rathinam
Taylor Robenalt
George Rodriguez
Loren Scherbak
Steve Sitrin
Sara Ballek

đź“… On view September 12 - October 31, 2026
📍 Baltimore Clayworks

https://baltimoreclayworks.org/event/oktoberfest-2026/

Baltimore Clayworks is proud to celebrate four artists from our community – Ali Saunders, Yoshi Fujii, Shalya Marsh, and...
10/16/2026

Baltimore Clayworks is proud to celebrate four artists from our community – Ali Saunders, Yoshi Fujii, Shalya Marsh, and Wes Brown – who were invited to participate in the 10th Annual Flower City Pottery Invitational held October 9–11, 2026, at Flower City Arts Center in Rochester, New York.

Bringing together 18 premier ceramic artists from across North America, the annual invitational celebrates the diversity, craftsmanship, and innovation of contemporary ceramics. This milestone tenth-anniversary event offered collectors, clay enthusiasts, and the wider community an opportunity to experience an expansive selection of handmade pottery, meet the artists behind the work, and explore the many possibilities of clay as an artistic medium.

The participation of Ali Saunders, Yoshi Fujii, Shalya Marsh, and Wes Brown reflects the breadth of artistic talent represented in the Baltimore Clayworks community. Their inclusion among this year’s invited artists provided an opportunity to share their work with audiences beyond the Baltimore region and contribute to a national conversation around contemporary ceramic art.




Meet the artists of “Shino Odyssey”! Swipe through to discover work by our artists featured in “Shino Odyssey”, our juri...
10/16/2026

Meet the artists of “Shino Odyssey”! Swipe through to discover work by our artists featured in “Shino Odyssey”, our juried exhibition celebrating the depth, diversity, and unexpected possibilities of Shino glazes.

Participating Artists:
Roni Polisar
C. Luc Phinney
Carlos Prado
John Reinking
Rebecca Savuto
Loren Scherbak
Amy Schnitzer
Ellen Schön
Luke Sheets .sheets

Juried by Matthew Hyleck, the exhibition brings together artists exploring the remarkable sensitivity of Shino to clay body, application, kiln atmosphere, and firing; resulting in an incredible range of surfaces, colors, textures, and effects. Visit us in person or online to explore the many possibilities of Shino and discover the artists pushing this historic glaze family in new directions.

🗓️ On view September 19 - October 31, 2026
📍 Baltimore Clayworks

https://baltimoreclayworks.org/event/shino-odyssey/

Baltimore Clayworks is proud to recognize AMACO - American Art Clay Company as our 2026 Festival Season Presenting Spons...
10/15/2026

Baltimore Clayworks is proud to recognize AMACO - American Art Clay Company as our 2026 Festival Season Presenting Sponsor! Their support helps us celebrate the creativity, craftsmanship, and community that make clay such a powerful art form. As a trusted resource for ceramic artists and educators, AMACO Brent provides quality ceramic materials, glazes, and equipment that help artists bring their ideas to life. We’re grateful for their partnership and commitment to supporting the ceramic arts!

Learn more about AMACO Brent at amaco.com.

Join us for a Virtual Artist Talk with Jacob Estevez  as part of the Baltimore Clayworks Artist Talk series! Tune in to ...
10/15/2026

Join us for a Virtual Artist Talk with Jacob Estevez as part of the Baltimore Clayworks Artist Talk series! Tune in to hear from this New England-based ceramic sculptor as he discusses his unconventional approach to clay, informed by his diverse blue-collar background in carpentry, masonry, bronze foundry work, and scenic art. Blending ceramics with mixed media, Jacob brings a unique range of skills and perspectives to his practice, exploring the intersection of art, craft, and the spaces we inhabit. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about his creative process and the experiences that shape his work!

đź“… Date: Tuesday, October 27
⏰ Time: 1:30 – 2:00 pm
đź”— Register: baltimoreclayworks.org/event

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Robert W. Deutsch Foundation.

Meet the artists of “Shino Odyssey”! Swipe through to discover work by our artists featured in “Shino Odyssey”, our juri...
10/14/2026

Meet the artists of “Shino Odyssey”! Swipe through to discover work by our artists featured in “Shino Odyssey”, our juried exhibition celebrating the depth, diversity, and unexpected possibilities of Shino glazes.

Participating Artists:
Daryn Lowman
Dan Molyneux
Sam Momeyer
Kimberly Morey
Eric Ordway
Lucas Pacuraru .pacc
Rebeccah Pailes-Friedman
Doug Peltzman
Alan Perillo
Olivier Peter-Contesse

Juried by Matthew Hyleck, the exhibition brings together artists exploring the remarkable sensitivity of Shino to clay body, application, kiln atmosphere, and firing; resulting in an incredible range of surfaces, colors, textures, and effects. Visit us in person or online to explore the many possibilities of Shino and discover the artists pushing this historic glaze family in new directions.

🗓️ On view September 19 - October 31, 2026
📍 Baltimore Clayworks

https://baltimoreclayworks.org/event/shino-odyssey/

10/14/2026

Take a closer look at “Shino Odyssey,” juried by Matthew Hyleck ! Explore the depth and diversity of Shino glazes in this juried exhibition at Baltimore Clayworks, featuring work by artists from across the country. From subtle variations in color and texture to striking firing effects, each piece reveals the remarkable possibilities of this ever-evolving glaze family. Explore the exhibition and shop your favorite pieces online or in person through October 31!

Shop the exhibition, view the exhibition publication, and download Shino glaze recipe cards at https://baltimoreclayworks.org/event/shino-odyssey/

Kick off the Holiday Season at Winterfest 2026! Tickets now on sale. We invite you to join us for Winterfest 2026, Balti...
10/13/2026

Kick off the Holiday Season at Winterfest 2026! Tickets now on sale.

We invite you to join us for Winterfest 2026, Baltimore’s premier holiday ceramics experience. From November 13–December 23, our galleries and studios come alive with wheel‑thrown vessels, functional ware, and one‑of‑a‑kind ceramic gifts. Winterfest brings together a nationally recognized invitational exhibition, a lively local ceramics market, and a festive opening night celebration. Preview Party tickets are now available for November 12 — your exclusive first look at the Winterfest 2026 Exhibition and Holiday Market. Enjoy early access to nationally curated work, locally made treasures, and the chance to purchase pieces before sales open to the public.

Tickets: $50 non‑members / $45 members / Free for Exhibition Patrons*
Members: Check you inbox for a discount code
Visit https://baltimoreclayworks.org/event/winterfest-2026-and-annual-holiday-sale-preview-party/ to learn more and get your ticket before they sell out!

Artwork by: Margaret Kinkeade

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5707 Smith Avenue
Baltimore, MD
21209

Opening Hours

Monday 12:00 - 5:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 - 5:00 pm

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+14105781919

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