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Classes at Clay Art Center

Preview Fall Session B Classes
Plan ahead for your creative fall with classes in wheel throwing, sculpture, and handbuilding
Member-Only Registration: Wednesday, October 1st, 7:30am
General Registration: Friday, October 3rd, 10:00am

Workshops & Special Topics:

High Fire Glaze Explorations
with Ed Myder
Fall Plates and Platters
with Christine Raposas

Port Chester Public School Students:
Register for Around the World in Clay

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

Exciting News From Clay Art Center
See how we made a difference in 2024:
View our Impact Report
Learn more about Expansion at Clay Art Center:
Capital Grants Announcement

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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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Hand in Hand
Annual Benefit & Auction

Saturday, October 18, 4:00-6:00 PM
Outside at Clay Art Center

Hand in Hand supports our scholarships, community arts programs, our 25+ year strong Artist-in-Residence Program, and our Mission.

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Exhibitions at
Clay Art Center

Upcoming:
SHAKE IT UP
Ceramic Salt & Pepper Shakers and Cellars

Guest juried by Austin Coudriet and Nikki Lau

In the gallery and online:
September 1 - October 18

Opening Reception: Saturday, September 6, 5 - 7 PM

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Registration for Fall Session B of weekly classes for adults at Clay Art Center begins this week! Now is your chance to get creative for fall with a new passion for clay, or build on the studio skills you already have. Classes in wheel throwing, scul
Voting in the final round for the People’s Choice Prize in Earth Pottery’s SHAKE IT UP exhibition ends on October 6th! Today, we feature the second of five artists who are finalists for the prize. Cast your vote by: - Commenting on our
Voting in the final round for the People’s Choice Prize in Earth Pottery’s SHAKE IT UP exhibition ends on October 6th! Each day this week, we’ll feature one of the five finalists to help you consider your choice. Cast your vote by:
Camille is at the wheel at Clay Art Center! Students in today’s “Set It Off” workshop with Camille Beckles are learning to make wheel thrown pieces that look like they belong together. Based in Queens, NY, Camille makes functional p

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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