The Clay Studio

Philadelphia’s Biggest Art Class" CraftNOW Create by Craft NOW Philadelphia will take place November 7! Organizers have created 500 take-home kits, available for pickup at various locations throughout Philadelphia and each filled with family-friendly craft activities from seven organizations! Pick up a kit here at The Clay Studio, and then join us at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 7, for a big virtual party with instructions on how to create your masterpieces!... For more information, and pickup locations, go to the CraftNOW website: https://bit.ly/34wGQKs #CraftNOWCreate

Join us at noon TOMORROW for our first Lunch & Learn of the month, featuring Sugar Jaws Pottery (Instagram: @sugarjawspottery) Sugar Jaws is a collaboration between Grace Tessein (@gracetessein) and Dennis Ritter (@dnice_clay) named after their beloved dog. The forms are created by Dennis, and the surface is completed by Grace. The team are alumni of The Clay Studio, and we are delighted to chat with them about their time here, and what they've both done since then.... Register for the free Zoom here: https://bit.ly/3mEcQCD

University City Review just featured Lisa Naples and her exhibition "Using the Sun to Find North" in their article: "Notes on Music and other Artistic Diversions" https://bit.ly/3jWq8Jb Don't miss Lisa's exhibition, on display at The Clay Studio until November 15, as well as tours on Saturday led by Lisa!. Visit our website for more info: https://bit.ly/2EuGJoN

Be kind, be safe, make your voice heard.

Rustic with a hands-on charm. Versatile and perfect for both socially distant and casual get-togethers inside AND for safe gatherings outdoors. This tumbler set from artist Sunshine Cobb (@shinygbird) is a versatile item thanks to its convenient portability. But it's a one-of-a-kind item, so purchase it at The Clay Studio before it's GONE: https://bit.ly/3521vqD ... Sunshine played with mirroring texture with the box and the tumblers and said "these are meant to be useful and playful at the same time."

#MugshotMonday Grow your collection with this one-of-a-kind Cup with Feet by potter Posey Bacopoulos! https://bit.ly/34CxJYM Posey's pieces, made from thrown, altered and hand-built sections, are perfect for everyday use. From the artist:... I love to make pots that people can use everyday and I love to decorate. I combine these two loves in my work. Did you know? 50% of your purchase directly supports the artist, and 50% of your purchase supports the operations of The Clay Studio.

South Philly Review featured Lisa Naples and her exhibition, "Using the Sun to Find North" https://bit.ly/35BGTnP Don't miss Lisa's exhibition, on display at The Clay Studio until November 15, as well as tours by Lisa on Saturdays: https://bit.ly/2EuGJoN

We're heading into November, which has been proclaimed in Philadelphia as CraftMONTH! Craft NOW Philadelphia will present its free annual symposium with the theme "Cultures of Making" this year on two consecutive Fridays, October 30 and November 6. It will provide a platform for critical discourse in contemporary craft featuring a number of craft organizations throughout Philadelphia and keynote speakers Vashti DuBois, Executive Director of The Colored Girls Museum, and H...inda Mandell, editor of "Crafting Dissent: Handicraft as Protest from the American Revolution to the Pussyhats." This year the symposium will be hosted digitally allowing for national and international participation. Get more info here: https://bit.ly/3d6KPjy During CraftMONTH, visit our Gallery to see the solo exhibition by Lisa Naples, "Using The Sun To Find North," on display until November 15. You can even reserve Private Gallery Tours with Lisa on Saturdays at noon, 12:30 p.m., and 1 p.m. Head to our website for more information.

Join us at noon TODAY (October 29) for our next Lunch & Learn with Leila Cartier, Executive Director of Craft NOW Philadelphia to discuss all things craft: The Cultures of Making Symposium (October 30 and November 6) CraftNOW Create, Philadelphia's "Biggest Free Art Class" (November 7) and their recent publication "Craft Capital: Philadelphia's Cultures of Making," edited by Glenn Adamson (@glenn_adamson)... Register for the FREE Zoom event here: https://bit.ly/31JKJdA

Find big and little ways to celebrate with loved ones. Gather around with goodies and treats in this one-of-a-kind trasket from Sunshine Cobb. Head over to The Clay Studio shop to get your hands on it before it's gone: https://bit.ly/37Euq5r From the artist:... Trays and traskets are of the same making family for me. They represent gathering and service. How we come together to celebrate with each other and create memories. As I often (use to) go to potluck events, a tray with a handle came in very handy! Kind of a basket and a tray had a baby hence a trasket. See more

Have you stopped by The Clay Studio to see George Rodriguez’s exhibition, La Flor, El Nicho, y sus Memorias"? Thank you to Visit Philly, NBC10 Philadelphia, and Herr's for the opportunity to highlight this unique experience! The exhibition is on display now through November 1, so come visit and contribute to the altar!... Learn more about it here: https://www.theclaystudio.org//george-rodriguez-la-flor-el

The Chestnut Hill Local featured Doug Herren and his exhibition at Gravers Lane Gallery. It's on display through November 20! Read the article here: https://bit.ly/2HrtS83