The Clay Studio

The Clay Studio The Clay Studio is an internationally recognized non-profit ceramic art organization in Philadelphia, PA.
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Our 2026 Resident Artists are Moving in!This week, our newest Resident Artists are settling into their new studios and w...
09/06/2026

Our 2026 Resident Artists are Moving in!

This week, our newest Resident Artists are settling into their new studios and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome them to The Clay Studio community.

Please join us in welcoming Michelle Solorzano (Michelle Solorzano), Arista Wilson (Arista), and Chelsea McMaster (Chelsea McMaster).

Keep an eye out for opportunities to meet and connect with them throughout the building, in their classes and workshops, and at Meet the Residents Night. We’re looking forward to seeing what they create during their time at The Clay Studio. Welcome home!

Bold lines are here with new work from Susan Dewsnap’s in our Functional Gallery.🌀Currently teaching at Bates College in...
09/05/2026

Bold lines are here with new work from Susan Dewsnap’s in our Functional Gallery.🌀

Currently teaching at Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, Susan Dewsnap exhibits her ceramic work nationally and internationally with awards from The National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts Biennial, the World Ceramic Biennale Korea International Competition, and Best of Show in the Strictly Functional Pottery National Exhibition.

Shop with the link in our bio➡️

Slow down this fall and make something with your hands🤲We offer 5-week classes in wheel throwing and 10-week classes in ...
09/03/2026

Slow down this fall and make something with your hands🤲

We offer 5-week classes in wheel throwing and 10-week classes in wheel throwing, handbuilding, mold making, and 3-D clay printing.
Here’s what you get when you sign up:
⭐️One weekly 3-hour class
⭐️Open Studio time throughout the day, 7 days a week.
⭐️Use of our glazes, underglazes, slips, oxides, and waxes
⭐️All of your firings in our electric or gas kilns. *Check website for size & production limits

There’s so much to try out—explore your creativity in our classes.

It’s so hard to say goodbye!Three of our wonderful Resident artists, Celia Feldberg, Soojin Choi, and Michael Dika, have...
09/03/2026

It’s so hard to say goodbye!

Three of our wonderful Resident artists, Celia Feldberg, Soojin Choi, and Michael Dika, have completed and are exiting our Resident Artist program. While we’ll miss having them in our studios, we still have each of their solo exhibitions to look forward to!

Celia Feldberg and Soojin Choi’s exhibitions will be in our Gallery this fall. Join us for the opening reception on Thursday, October 8 | 5pm – 8pm

Michael Dika’s exhibition will be in our Gallery starting January 14, 2027.

We’re giving you a sneak peak of the Silent Auction items you’ll be able to bid on in just a couple of weeks🏺Whether you...
08/29/2026

We’re giving you a sneak peak of the Silent Auction items you’ll be able to bid on in just a couple of weeks🏺

Whether you’re an experienced collector or purchasing your very first piece, you’ll find original works to inspire and enjoy for years to come. Every artwork has been thoughtfully selected by The Clay Studio team and generously donated by artists and collectors who share our commitment to supporting creativity, education, and community.

Every bid directly supports The Clay Studio’s mission, helping to provide scholarships, free exhibitions, artist residencies, and community engagement programs throughout the year.

What happens when comics and ceramics collide? See for yourself in our Functional Gallery exhibition, The Material Image...
08/28/2026

What happens when comics and ceramics collide? See for yourself in our Functional Gallery exhibition, The Material Image.

See the artwork of five Philadelphia artists who have each created a collection of illustrative ceramic works paired with handmade zine that explores the connections between storytelling, image-making, and clay.

View The Material Image through September 6

Drippy floral tableware from Resident Artist alumni, Ruth Easterbrook has arrived in our Functional Gallery🌷“I make pott...
08/27/2026

Drippy floral tableware from Resident Artist alumni, Ruth Easterbrook has arrived in our Functional Gallery🌷

“I make pottery as an active participant in the coming together of people, sharing, and the enjoyment of food. Eating a beautifully prepared meal creates a celebration.”

Shop Ruth’s work with the link in our bio

Want to get your hands on clay? We’re excited to team up and join a handful of our friends across Philadelphia for pop u...
08/26/2026

Want to get your hands on clay? We’re excited to team up and join a handful of our friends across Philadelphia for pop up ceramics workshops.👐

Here’s where you can find us:
• Tree House Books: Philadelphia Literacy Day on Saturday, September 5 | 12pm – 3pm
• Philadelphia Fall Arts Festival at the Kimmel Center on Saturday, September 19 | 11am – 3pm
• Tacony Creek Park Music and Arts Festival on Saturday, October 3 | 1pm – 5pm

All events are free and open to the public thanks to the support of PNC Arts Alive⭐️

08/25/2026

Bring your favorite creature to life with a handmade ceramic animal mask! 🦁✨

Join us for an animal mask workshop where you’ll sculpt, carve, and animate your very own ceramic creature. Whether you’re channeling the wisdom of an owl or the playfulness of a fox, you’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind piece that’s ready to be displayed (or worn!).
No experience needed—just bring your imagination.

📅 Sunday, September 20 | 10am – 12:30pm
✨ All supplies included
🪴 Ages 8+

Register under “Workshops”, link in bio

08/23/2026

Here’s what your support actually looks like.

Because of you, we’ve been able to:
⚡️ Host 318 veterans for 26 clay making and community building classes this year

⚡️ Partner with MLB(MLB ⚾) and Phillies Charities(phillies) to create a collaborative piece of veteran artwork

⚡️ Develop an upcoming Operation Mud exhibition where participants will showcase their exploration of clay.

Your ticket to Mud Ball makes this vital work possible. Every bid, raffle ticket, and party-goer helps us keep the wheel turning.

Get your tickets at the link in our bio today🎟️

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1425 N American Street
Philadelphia, PA
19122

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 6pm
Tuesday 11am - 6pm
Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 6pm

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