The Smithy Clay Studio

The Clay Studio is a non-profit arts organization in Cooperstown, New York. We offer ceramic classes for all ages and abilities as well as open studio hours for adults with clay experience.

Classes meet once a week and run in sessions of 4, 6, and 8-weeks. We also host special events like raku firings, independent studies, and visiting artists.

Most classes and open studio registrations include a 25lb bag of clay, and access to our large shared studio tools, glazes, and firing. The studio is located behind the Smithy Gallery and shares the gallery's shaded courtyard. Access to the studio is through the alley, Otsego Court, on Pioneer Street.

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Open Studio

Open Studio is open to experienced potters and clay artists and class participants to work on personal projects. No instruction is provided. Students must have studio experience at our studio to join. Adults only, please!

Pricing:

- 8 Week Session: $180 includes a bag of clay
- 1/2 price with a class registration
-  Drop-in Open Studio Fee: $30, clay not included
-Bags of Laguna clay are available for purchase,  $35/bag

Open Studio Schedule:

Participants will have full access to the studio for the duration of the session at any of the times listed below. 

Monday  ................  1:30 - 4:30 pm
Wednesday  ........   1:30 - 4:30 pm
Thursday  .............  6:00 - 9:00 pm
Friday  ...................  1:30 - 4:30 pm
Saturday ...............  1:30 - 4:30 pm

Meet the Clay Studio Team

We have several artists who teach regularly at the Smithy Clay Studio as well as visiting artists and others.

Current  Instructors

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New classes and information are always posted to @thesmithyclaystudio so follow us there to stay up to date!

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Address

1 Otsego Court
Cooperstown, NY
US

Phone

607-547-8671

Email

[email protected]

We ask that everyone work together to keep our studio healthy and safe. Anyone who is experiencing Covid or flu-like symptoms should not attend class or open studio. Please feel free to email the studio if you are unsure about attending class or open studio.
Thank you for your cooperation!

Receive updates about classes & events:

Contact us at [email protected] to be added to the email list(s) of your choice. Please include your email and full name. Also, let us know if you want the gallery and studio emails or just the studio.