THE LATEST FROM THE CLAY CENTER
"2nd Annual Studio Exhibition"
Drop off work May 17 & 18, 2025
Calling all Clay Center artists! Let us show off the work you've been making at the Clay Center in our 2nd Annual Studio Exhibition, which will be on display in our gallery June 6 - September 5, 2025.
This call is open to current studio members, students, and drop-off firing customers, and there is no cost to apply. Just drop off up to 3 pieces or sets of pieces for consideration the weekend of May 17-18, 2025. We encourage everyone to drop off something for consideration as we want to show off as much of our community's work as possible. If you made it (or fired it) at the Clay Center, it's eligible!
Save the Date! Join us for an opening reception:
Friday, June 6th, 5-8 pm
FREE and open to the public
Complimentary drinks and snacks
Drop off work May 17 & 18, 2025
Calling all Clay Center artists! Let us show off the work you've been making at the Clay Center in our 2nd Annual Studio Exhibition, which will be on display in our gallery June 6 - September 5, 2025.
This call is open to current studio members, students, and drop-off firing customers, and there is no cost to apply. Just drop off up to 3 pieces or sets of pieces for consideration the weekend of May 17-18, 2025. We encourage everyone to drop off something for consideration as we want to show off as much of our community's work as possible. If you made it (or fired it) at the Clay Center, it's eligible!
Save the Date! Join us for an opening reception:
Friday, June 6th, 5-8 pm
FREE and open to the public
Complimentary drinks and snacks
Artwork by Brad Silk
"Clay: A Southern Census"
Juried by C. A. Traen
April 4 - May 16, 2025
Join us for the 2025 installment of “Clay: A Southern Census!” This juried group exhibition features ceramic work by artists residing in the U.S. Census Bureau’s “South Region,” which includes AL, AR, DC, DE, FL, GA, KY, LA, MD, MS, NC, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WV.
Featuring ceramic vessels, sculptures, and wall-mounted works, this exhibition will be on display April 4 – May 16, 2025, in the Clay Center’s gallery in the heart of New Orleans. We are honored to have this year's exhibition juried by Memphis-based artist C. A. Traen.
Accepted Artists:
Byron Ashley (TX), Christian Bailey (MS), Evie Berger (LA), Taylor Berry (LA), Conner Burns (MS), Lauren Clay (TX), Louise Deroualle (NC), Naomi Duffey (LA), Clara Hoag (TX), Wendy Kusmaul Keeling (FL), Eileen McClellan (TX), Mariia Orlova (LA), Electra Pelias (D.C.), Elena Petroukhina (AR), Maranda Powers (LA), Elaine Quave (SC), Drew Scanlon (KY), Molly Shea (MS), Brad Silk (SC), Michael Simmons (SC), Georgia Tambasis (WV), Henry Thomas (TX), Ronald Tolie (LA), Deniz Turkoglu Hewes (LA)
Juried by C. A. Traen
April 4 - May 16, 2025
Join us for the 2025 installment of “Clay: A Southern Census!” This juried group exhibition features ceramic work by artists residing in the U.S. Census Bureau’s “South Region,” which includes AL, AR, DC, DE, FL, GA, KY, LA, MD, MS, NC, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WV.
Featuring ceramic vessels, sculptures, and wall-mounted works, this exhibition will be on display April 4 – May 16, 2025, in the Clay Center’s gallery in the heart of New Orleans. We are honored to have this year's exhibition juried by Memphis-based artist C. A. Traen.
Accepted Artists:
Byron Ashley (TX), Christian Bailey (MS), Evie Berger (LA), Taylor Berry (LA), Conner Burns (MS), Lauren Clay (TX), Louise Deroualle (NC), Naomi Duffey (LA), Clara Hoag (TX), Wendy Kusmaul Keeling (FL), Eileen McClellan (TX), Mariia Orlova (LA), Electra Pelias (D.C.), Elena Petroukhina (AR), Maranda Powers (LA), Elaine Quave (SC), Drew Scanlon (KY), Molly Shea (MS), Brad Silk (SC), Michael Simmons (SC), Georgia Tambasis (WV), Henry Thomas (TX), Ronald Tolie (LA), Deniz Turkoglu Hewes (LA)
Workshop with Clay Center founder Michelle Swafford
CERAMICS CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
We offer ceramics classes and workshops for all levels of clay artists, from total newbies to those with years of experience! Our 1,000-square-foot studio (located just down the hall from our gallery) has seven electric potter's wheels, a slab roller, wedging and work tables, and a selection of slips, washes, and cone 6 glazes.
Browse Upcoming Classes & Workshops
Request a class for your family or group
We offer ceramics classes and workshops for all levels of clay artists, from total newbies to those with years of experience! Our 1,000-square-foot studio (located just down the hall from our gallery) has seven electric potter's wheels, a slab roller, wedging and work tables, and a selection of slips, washes, and cone 6 glazes.
Browse Upcoming Classes & Workshops
Request a class for your family or group
GET CREATIVE IN OPEN STUDIO!
Already have some clay experience and just need space to work? Sign up for Open Studio at the Clay Center! Open studio hours are for individuals who already have some experience in clay and can work without direction or instruction. We recommend taking at least two beginner-level clay classes (with us or elsewhere) before signing up for Open Studio.
Check out our different Open Studio options:
Already have some clay experience and just need space to work? Sign up for Open Studio at the Clay Center! Open studio hours are for individuals who already have some experience in clay and can work without direction or instruction. We recommend taking at least two beginner-level clay classes (with us or elsewhere) before signing up for Open Studio.
Check out our different Open Studio options:
KILN FIRING SERVICE & MEMBERSHIPS
Do you have workspace at home but no kiln? We offer drop-off cone 06 bisque firings and cone 6 glaze firings to everyone in the community! Choose one of our firing service options:
Do you have workspace at home but no kiln? We offer drop-off cone 06 bisque firings and cone 6 glaze firings to everyone in the community! Choose one of our firing service options:
- NEW! Firing Memberships: For a flat rate of $60/month, fire as many pieces as you want!
- "Pay As You Go" Firing: We weigh your pieces and charge $2/lb for either bisque or glaze firing.
CLAY AND SUPPLIES AVAILABLE IN PERSON AND ONLINE
We stock several different Alligator Clay Company moist clay bodies in a variety of colors and firing ranges, as well as 50-lb bags of No. 1 pottery plaster and other supplies.
Check out our online supply shop for our in-stock items, purchase whatever you need, and we'll email you with pickup instructions when your order is ready! You can also purchase clay and other supplies in person during our open hours.
We stock several different Alligator Clay Company moist clay bodies in a variety of colors and firing ranges, as well as 50-lb bags of No. 1 pottery plaster and other supplies.
Check out our online supply shop for our in-stock items, purchase whatever you need, and we'll email you with pickup instructions when your order is ready! You can also purchase clay and other supplies in person during our open hours.