The Clay Studio invites people of all ages to use their imaginations as clay and creativity come together in The Clay Studio’s series Hands On Clay, funded by PNC Arts Alive. Free and open to the public, this series uses clay to break the barriers to creativity by welcoming all to participate.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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
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!
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.
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!
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!
