A clay party is a fantastic way to celebrate milestones, bond with co-workers, or reconnect with old friends. During our clay parties, attendees will work with a teacher to create their own hand-made clay project, leaving attendees with a lasting memory of your event.
Capacity: Minimum of 6 students. Maximum 12 adults for a handbuilding party, 10-12 adults for a wheel party depending on the studio. Parties are 2 hours long.
Tuition: Tuition is pay per student. Please pay the Deposit (which covers up to 6 seats) to secure the party date at least a week before the scheduled party. We need final numbers and full payment 48 hours prior to the event.
Scheduling: Parties need to be planned 2 WEEKS in advance of the event. Saturday afternoons and evenings are our best availability. Inquire about scheduling by email us mail@clayartcenter.org.
Project notes: Firing fees and materials are included in the tuition fee. Wheel throwing students can keep up to 1 project. Handbuilding students can keep up two 2 of their artworks. Projects will be ready for pickup approximately 3-4 weeks after date of your party. You may discuss project ideas with your instructor in advance of your party.
*While CAC makes every effort to help participants make beautiful and successful works of art during their party, we cannot guarantee perfect results because of the fragile and unpredictable nature of clay and the firing process. Works might crack or break during the firing or glazing process and glazes can have unpredictable results. As with any ceramic project, some objects might not make it through the firing process. These classes are geared towards a creative “making” experience rather than an end product. That said, projects made by party participants will be glazed and fired in a timely manner and with the utmost care.
Food and beverages: Drinks are allowed inside during class. Food is allowed inside for an additional half hour before or after the party for a fee of $60. We have picnic tables outside that you are welcome to use, weather permitting. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CLEANUP.
Gratuity: Tips are optional, but please note that instructor gratuity is not included in tuition price. The instructor gets the full tip and would appreciate any amount of gratuity.
Cancellations: You can cancel up to 72 hours before the party with a $50 cancellation fee. What you paid for the party is not refundable within 72 hours of the party.
To plan your clay party, please contact us by email or call us at (914) 937-2047 x 223
Parties FAQ
Project Ideas
Party Options
Rate: $72 per student
*A minimum of 6 students must enroll for a party
*Additional $60 for an extra half hour for food before or after party
Option 1: Pottery Wheel Party / Ages 16 - 99 years old
Maximum of 10 students depending on available classroom
Experience the pottery wheel!
Each student makes their own project and picks a glaze color. Clay Art Center will glaze your pieces.
Option 2: Handbuilding Party / Ages 16 - 99 years old
Maximum of 12 students
Build platters, vases, sculpt figures, fruit, animals, or make abstract planters!
Each student makes their own project and has the option of painting it with glaze.
Students keep either one medium/large piece each, or two smaller pieces each.
