THE LATEST FROM THE CLAY CENTER
"The Aura and Rootedness: Hardcore"
A solo exhibition by Susan Bowers
January 10 - February 16, 2025
In this exhibition, new painted ceramic sculptures by New Orleans artist Susan Bowers are imbued with a sense of aura and rootedness realized through newfound freedom of artistic process and the support of community. And in a concurrent performance of “The Xxchange Project,” Bowers offers her older pieces to individuals and will then document person and piece together in black-and-white photographs. Her hypothesis is that one’s desire for a given piece creates new roots for the missing aura, while the photographs seek to find or redefine the “new” aura. Learn more
A solo exhibition by Susan Bowers
January 10 - February 16, 2025
In this exhibition, new painted ceramic sculptures by New Orleans artist Susan Bowers are imbued with a sense of aura and rootedness realized through newfound freedom of artistic process and the support of community. And in a concurrent performance of “The Xxchange Project,” Bowers offers her older pieces to individuals and will then document person and piece together in black-and-white photographs. Her hypothesis is that one’s desire for a given piece creates new roots for the missing aura, while the photographs seek to find or redefine the “new” aura. Learn more
PICK UP OLD WORK BY JANUARY 17th
During our Big Clean-up in November, we moved all bisqueware and finished work to shelves in the classroom (shown in the photo). Any work left on these shelves after January 17th will have to be discarded to make room for new creations. We REALLY hate to throw any work out, so please come by during our open hours and see if you have anything to pick up!
During our Big Clean-up in November, we moved all bisqueware and finished work to shelves in the classroom (shown in the photo). Any work left on these shelves after January 17th will have to be discarded to make room for new creations. We REALLY hate to throw any work out, so please come by during our open hours and see if you have anything to pick up!
HELP US START 2025 WITH A NEW KILN
We desperately need a new electric kiln! Our kilns were 15 years old when they were donated to us and they've seen a LOT of use since we opened our studio in 2022. We desperately need to replace one kiln and fix up our other one so we've started a Kiln Fund!
We need $6,000 in the Kiln Fund, and we're already more than halfway to that amount thanks to Clay Fest, our Holiday Studio Sale, or the sale of our raffle tickets. We're so thankful for the support!
Can you help us get to $6,000 by donating to the Kiln Fund by the end of January?Every penny donated will go directly towards the purchase of one brand new electric kiln, plus some replacement parts to improve our other kiln.
You can donate through our online store or through Venmo (@claycenternola). You can also mail a check if you prefer. With your help, we can start off the new year with a new kiln!
We desperately need a new electric kiln! Our kilns were 15 years old when they were donated to us and they've seen a LOT of use since we opened our studio in 2022. We desperately need to replace one kiln and fix up our other one so we've started a Kiln Fund!
We need $6,000 in the Kiln Fund, and we're already more than halfway to that amount thanks to Clay Fest, our Holiday Studio Sale, or the sale of our raffle tickets. We're so thankful for the support!
Can you help us get to $6,000 by donating to the Kiln Fund by the end of January?Every penny donated will go directly towards the purchase of one brand new electric kiln, plus some replacement parts to improve our other kiln.
You can donate through our online store or through Venmo (@claycenternola). You can also mail a check if you prefer. With your help, we can start off the new year with a new kiln!
2023 glazing 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
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
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:
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.