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Classes at Clay Art Center

REGISTRATION FOR WEEKLY COURSES

Member-Only Registration begins February 18, 7:30am

Form & Surface Exploration
with Mike Stumbras

Ornamented Surfaces
with Lindsay Scypta

PREVIEW ADULT WEEKLY CLASSES FOR SPRING
(Session A)
Member-Only Registration begins February 18, 7:30am
Join or renew your Membership now
Non-Member Registration begins February 20, 10am

PREVIEW Our Spring Courses

REGISTRATION FOR WEEKLY CLAY SUMMER CAMPS
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Clay For Veterans

Are you a veteran or family member of a veteran?
Please fill out our interest form for updates on programming.

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In the Gallery

UPCOMING:
SPACE & TIME

Clay Art Center Artist Exhibition
Guest Curated by Max Seinfeld

Opening Reception:
Saturday, March 7th, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Call For Entry 2026
Handled with Care

Guest juried by Lindsay Scypta and Mike Stumbras
Deadline: May 17, 2026

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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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Summer Camps
at Clay Art Center

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Full & Half-Day Weekly Camps
Ages 7-11 & 12-15

Calling all creative kids and teens!
Join Clay Art Center for a summer of hands-on fun, where you'll learn to sculpt, spin, glaze,
and fire your own ceramic and pottery masterpieces in our award-winning summer camps!

Scholarships available.

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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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Member-Only Registration for Spring Session A of Weekly Clay Classes for Adults at Clay Art Center begins tomorrow, February 18, at 7:40 a.m. Now is your chance to register for an exciting clay class with experienced instructors and Artists-in-Resid
Happy Lunar New Year from Clay Art Center to all our students and families who celebrate! Join us for a small community Lunar New Year celebration in our gallery on Tuesday, February 24th, from 1:00 - 2:30pm. This celebration will be presented by m
In Observance of President’s Day Clay Art Center Shop and Gallery will be closed today, Monday, February 16th. Classes will still be running. Remember, you can shop online any time! Our Merch sale is still on - use code TAKE10 at the checkout

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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