PRESS RELEASE: Clay Art Center will be offering a selection of multi-week classes for all skill levels from beginner to advanced.

PORT CHESTER: Whether you are new to clay or an experienced potter, they have handbuilding, wheel throwing and special topic classes designed for you.

Adult Classes

Their 5 week introductory classes are designed for new students to explore all clay has to offer. Classes include Intro to Handbuilding, Intro to Wheel Throwing and Pottery for Beginners. These classes are offered nights and weekends. No experience necessary. Their intermediate and advanced classes will allow students to explore new techniques and forms.

For a fun Friday night out with friends or a date sign up for Maker Date. Get messy as they walk you through the basics of throwing on the potter’s wheel. Create a unique piece of pottery, then choose a glaze from their studio selection.

Pieces will be fired and available for pick up at a later date. Best of Westchester 2020 Winner “Best Artsy Night Out”. First Maker Date is Friday, January 15th. Special Valentine’s Day Maker Dates will take place on February 12th & 13th.

Youth Classes (Ages 10 – 16) & Family Classes (Ages 6+)

Have your kids unplug with mud at their award-winning multi-week youth classes starting January 17th. Their popular tween wheel (ages 10 – 12) and teen wheel (Ages 13 – 16) are fun and creative opportunities to explore a variety of functional pottery forms, wheel techniques and glazing. No experience necessary.

For a fun Saturday out with the whole family sign up for a one-time family class, Saturday Clay. Adults & children will explore their inner artists in this 2-hour introduction to clay. Professional ceramic artists will guide themed weekly hand-building projects including a special Easter Workshop on April 3rd. For ages 6 – 99. No experience necessary. First class is January 16th.

Family Wheel Night is a one-time class for parents, kids, tweens or teens (Ages 9+) interested in learning to use the potter’s wheel. Have fun and bond with your family while receiving a lesson from experienced and dedicated ceramic artists. Beginners are welcome and no previous experience is necessary! First class is January 16th.

Private Lessons

In-person and virtual private lessons are a great way to learn new skills from their Studio or from your home. Their professional artists are ready to help you advance your handbuilding and wheelthrowing skills.

At Home Clay Virtual Programs

Virtual Adult Classes including Intermediate Wheel Throwing and Exploration in Handbuilding are designed for you to learn new clay skills and techniques from the comfort of your home.

Virtual Artist Talks & Demos featuring some of the top ceramic artists working today take place via Zoom. Upcoming artists include Kensuke Yamada, Vinnie Bagwell, Rich Brown and Syd Carpenter. Look for accompanying sales of artist work in our online shop.

Parties for Adults & Youth

Let Clay Art Center host your next in-person or virtual get together. For adults plan an upcoming birthday party, team building exercise or creative check-in with your friends. For kids ages 7 – teen – plan a fun and creative birthday party, scout meeting, school friends get together or weekly playdate. Clay kit curbside pickup available in Port Chester, NY.

Clay Curbside Services

Purchase clay and tools on their website and pick up at Clay Art Center. They also offer drop-off kiln firing services. The shop and gallery are closed for in-person visits but you can visit online or by appointment.

You can continue shopping online for handmade ceramics. The shop has a variety of items including mugs and bowls to make meal time into a celebration, sculptural items to decorate your home, and gifts for weddings, birthdays and other celebrations. Proceeds from your purchases support the artist and Clay Art Center.

Gallery & Exhibitions–

-Concepts in Clay: Artists of Color is their current online virtual exhibit featuring works by celebrated Black ceramic artists from across the US. It has been extended through February 28th. Stay tuned for announcements on upcoming virtual exhibitions. They look forward to hosting in-person exhibitions in 2021.

Visit Clayartcenter.org for more information.