The Clay Studio Blog

Example by workshop instructor: Tyree Dworak Some workshops take themselves very seriously. This is not one of them. Dogs in Chairs will take place April 25 and 26 in the river-loving charm of Frenchtown, NJ where we’ll be doing exactly what it sounds like: sculpting dogs… sitting in chairs. Regal dogs. Awkward dogs. Dogs who look like they pay taxes. Dogs who absolutely do not. Underneath the silliness is the stillness of learning—structure, balance, gesture, and how the sl

We've had 2 last minute cancelations for Lisa Orr's workshop this weekend (April 11-12). Read more and register HERE . Join us for Lisa's slide lecture this coming Friday evening (April 10) by clicking HERE . Tickets just $10! Our Spring, 7-week class session begins next week and there are a few seats still available. Joining one this session will give you access to 24/7 Open Studio as well as the option to continue doing Open Studio all Summer long! Register HERE . Tyree Dwo

Lisa Orr has been a studio potter for 40+ years. After completing an MFA at the NYSCC Alfred in 1992, she received a Fulbright, an MAAA/NEA and other grants to research ceramics and create films. Her work has been placed in numerous public and private collections. Currently refining an accessible smokeless wood kiln, she also teaches, lectures, and shows nationally and internationally. Join us on Friday, April 10th as Lisa presents a slide talk focused on the development of h

Our final, 7-week class session begins the week of April 12th. Then we break for the Summer with Open Studio and our Workshops Series. Join us for one of the classes and gain skills enough to join our Summer Open Studio program. During your class or the Open Studio period, you'll have 24/7 access to our warm, supportive studio (except during workshop/class periods). Now in our 5th year, our studio vibe is tremendous. It takes a few years to work out the bugs and get everythin