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Classes at Clay Art Center

Winter weekly classes begin January 10th, 2026
Explore Classes

Form & Surface Exploration
with Mike Stumbras

Cone ^6 Glazing
with Jamie Lee

Clay For Veterans

Are you a veteran or family member of a veteran?
Please fill out our interest form for updates on our
programming so we can share updates on
upcoming classes for veterans. 

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In the Gallery

RISING STARS:
ANNUAL STUDENT EXHIBITION

January 14 - February 14

Opening Reception:
Saturday, January 24, 1:30 - 3:30 PM

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There are so many great stories happening every day at Clay Art Center!
Read all about our clay community on Clay Dish Blog

Clay Dish Blog

Watch: Virtual Meet & Greet with 2025-2026 Residency Cohort

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Around the World in Clay
at Clay Art Center

A free after school arts program for Port Chester students only
Un programa de arte extraescolar gratuito sólo para estudiantes de Port Chester

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Support programs at Clay Art Center including free afterschool programs
for Port Chester public school students, scholarships, clay for veterans,
and community arts!

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Things To Do at
Clay Art Center

One-Time Classes for Family and Friends
Private Parties for Individuals or Groups
Shop Westchester’s largest pottery & ceramic giftshop
Weekly Guided Tours including the Katherine Choy collection,
artist studios, and classrooms

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Calling all Port Chester High School Students! Clay Art Center has places available in our FREE after school program “Around the World in Clay”. Classes take place on Tuesdays from 3:30-5:30 PM at Clay Art Center, from January through Mar
New! Workshop with Mike Stumbras at Clay Art Center! FORM & SURFACE EXPLORATION Saturday, March 7th, 10am - 5pm & Sunday, March 8th, 10am - 2pm In this combined demonstration and hands-on workshop, Mike will demonstrate and guide students
Winter Sale at Clay Art Center Shop! Did you see something you love in Clay Art Center shop? Now through January 10 use code TAKE10 during checkout for a 10% discount on handmade pottery and ceramics from our online shop. New year, new mug perhaps?
Save the date! Rising Stars Annual Student Exhibition! Please join us for a family-friendly Opening Reception on Saturday, January 24th, 1:30 - 3:30 pm, including tours of our artist studios, classrooms, and firing facilities. This is a great opport

Guided Exhibition & Studio Tours
Visit Us!

Clay Art Center was co-founded in 1957 by Katherine Choy and Henry Okamoto. Take a Guided Exhibitions and Studio Tour on Wednesdays at 11.30am to view our Gallery, artist studios, and facilities. Free to the public.
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For groups, contact mail@clayartcenter.org

Online Artist Talks & Demos
Engage with us from home!

Visit our Virtual Library for Artist Talks & Demos

Take a conneCT-NY day trip adventure!

Visit Clay Art Center, Flinn Gallery and Greenwich Historical Society all in one day! The three sites are linked by road or rail and only 15 minutes apart. Experienced together,  they offer a shared cultural experience and open dialogue on artistic expression and historical context, forging connection and honoring community. Share your culture trip adventure with us via social media by tagging @connect_ctny in photos, reels and stories.

Are you planning a visit to Port Chester?

Clay Art Center is a 10 minute short walk from the Port Chester station on the Metro-North line servicing New York City and New Haven.

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