THE LATEST FROM THE CLAY CENTER
Artwork: Eric Botbyl, Pilsner, 2026
"GEAUX CUPS VII" on display through May 15, 2026
Juried by Mike Cinelli
The Clay Center of New Orleans is proud to present “Geaux Cups VII,” the 2026 installment of our popular juried exhibition devoted to ceramic drinking vessels. The title is a spoof on New Orleans’ infamous plastic “go cup,” the portable container that allows adults to imbibe alcohol while wandering the city’s 300-year-old streets. Open to all manner of ceramic drinking vessels, this exhibition will be on display in the Clay Center gallery April 9 – May 15, 2026.
Join us for an opening reception!
Thursday, April 9th, 5-8 pm
Complimentary wine tasting by Backline Wine & Spirits
Learn more
Juried by Mike Cinelli
The Clay Center of New Orleans is proud to present “Geaux Cups VII,” the 2026 installment of our popular juried exhibition devoted to ceramic drinking vessels. The title is a spoof on New Orleans’ infamous plastic “go cup,” the portable container that allows adults to imbibe alcohol while wandering the city’s 300-year-old streets. Open to all manner of ceramic drinking vessels, this exhibition will be on display in the Clay Center gallery April 9 – May 15, 2026.
Join us for an opening reception!
Thursday, April 9th, 5-8 pm
Complimentary wine tasting by Backline Wine & Spirits
Learn more
Image: Faye Kennelly's throwing class
TAKE A CLASS OR WORKSHOP WITH US!
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 main studio (located just down the hall from our gallery) has seven electric potter's wheels, a slab roller, an extruder, wedging and work tables, and a selection of slips, washes, and glazes for firing to cone 6.
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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 main studio (located just down the hall from our gallery) has seven electric potter's wheels, a slab roller, an extruder, wedging and work tables, and a selection of slips, washes, and glazes for firing to cone 6.
Learn more
GET CREATIVE IN OUR STUDIO!
Already have some clay experience and just need space to work? We have drop-in Open Studio hours and 24/7 access studio membership options 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 dropping into Open Studio or signing up for a studio membership.
Learn more about our different options:
Already have some clay experience and just need space to work? We have drop-in Open Studio hours and 24/7 access studio membership options 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 dropping into Open Studio or signing up for a studio membership.
Learn more about our different 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.