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2021| Dec 4, 12 – 2 pm

Winter Wonderland at Smith Memorial Playground

Join us for a group sculpting holiday adventure along with holiday lights , art activities, s’mores making, and music.

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Nov 6, 11 – 2 pm

CraftNOW Creates

Join us for a group sculpting adventure along with lots of other fun art activities at CraftNOW Create at the Smith Playground!

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August, September & October 2021

Hands on Clay at Iglesias Garden's

Join us in the garden to create in clay. Local artist Nitza Walesca will lead you through different hand-building projects, from functional forms to sculptures for the garden.

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September 18, 12 – 6 pm

6th Annual Clay Fest

Celebrate clay and community with a fun day of festivities outside of The Clay Studio’s new home in South Kensington! Join us for hands-on activities for all ages & then visit Art for the Cash Poor hosted by InLiquid!

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September 11, 2021

Hands on Clay at Hatfield House

Explore the fascinating history of the Hatfield House and pick up a clay kit for an at-home clay project! The Hatfield House, a historic house and community cultural hub, is located at the intersection of North 33rd Street and West Girard Avenue in East Fairmount Park.

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August, September & October 2021

Hands on Clay at Iglesias Garden's

Join us in the garden to create in clay. Local artist Nitza Walesca will lead you through different hand-building projects, from functional forms to sculptures for the garden.

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Aug 6, 5 – 7:30 pm

FREE First Friday Pop-In Workshop: Handbuilt Cups

Handbuilt Cups at The Clay Studio Friday, August 6, 5 – 7:30 pm. Make and decorate your own ceramic cup. 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 cups and you can get them later. This is a popular event, so come early! Outdoors and masks required. FREE!

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July 16, 6 – 8 pm

Pottery Unplugged at Cherry Street Pier with Fleisher Art Memorial

Stop by and try out our people-powered-pottery wheel on Friday, July 16th and celebrate the incredible work on display by Fleisher Art Memorial students - FREE!

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July 2, 5 – 7:30 pm

FREE First Friday Pop-In Workshop: Flower Bowls

Summer blooms will be your inspiration to make and decorate your own ceramic flower 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. Outdoors and masks required. FREE!

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June 19, 11 am – 2 pm

Juneteenth Festival at the Stenton Museum

Stop by for a free Clay Kit with step-by-step instructions for creating your own griot storyteller figure at the Stenton Museum & Keepers of the Culture Juneteenth Festival. Enjoy dance, music and storytelling along with free admission to the museum.

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Summer 2021

Hands on Clay at PlayStreets

Claymobile teaching artists will bring clay kits and outdoor workshops to Playstreets around Philadelphia this summer.

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June 20, 2021

Clay Kits at Iglesias Garden's Solstice Event

Grab a free Clay Kit at Iglesias Garden's Solstice event!

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June 4, 5 – 7:30 pm

FREE First Friday Pop-In Workshop: Tile Making

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! Outdoors and masks required. FREE!

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April 7, 2021

Mutual Aid Event at McPherson Square Free Library

Grab a free Clay Kit at McPherson Square Free Library's Mutual Aid event. See the library's website for details!

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May 1, 2021

Clay Kits at Iglesias Garden

Grab a free Clay Kit at Iglesias Garden's Community Event!

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Fall 2020 Various Dates

Mutual Aid Events with the North Philly Neighborhood Libraries

Grab a free Clay Kit at one of the North Philly Libraries' Mutual Aid events. See the library's website for details!

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