THE LATEST FROM THE CLAY CENTER
SUMMER STUDIO EXHIBITION
On display through September 5, 2025
Every summer, we show off the incredible work being made by Clay Center artists in our Summer Studio Exhibition. This annual show features handmade ceramic art by our students, members, staff, and firing services artists.
On display through September 5, 2025
Every summer, we show off the incredible work being made by Clay Center artists in our Summer Studio Exhibition. This annual show features handmade ceramic art by our students, members, staff, and firing services artists.
NEW COURSE! Continuing Mold Making & Slip Casting with Christian Dinh
We're excited to offer another new class with nationally recognized New Orleans artist Christian Dinh! Slip casting is a valuable technique for expanding your ceramic practice and gaining a deeper understanding of clay as a material.
Building on the skills developed in our introductory course, this class focuses on creating two-part plaster molds for slip casting. Two-part molds enable the casting of more complex and larger forms that one-part molds can't accommodate. You'll learn techniques for constructing two-part molds from both found objects and leather-hard clay pieces.
Spots are limited! Learn more and register
We're excited to offer another new class with nationally recognized New Orleans artist Christian Dinh! Slip casting is a valuable technique for expanding your ceramic practice and gaining a deeper understanding of clay as a material.
Building on the skills developed in our introductory course, this class focuses on creating two-part plaster molds for slip casting. Two-part molds enable the casting of more complex and larger forms that one-part molds can't accommodate. You'll learn techniques for constructing two-part molds from both found objects and leather-hard clay pieces.
Spots are limited! Learn more and register
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.