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Classes, Open Studio, and Special Events

September 8 - October 30, 2025

 

As a non-profit art and education space in Cooperstown, New York, the Smithy Clay Studio offers affordable classes and studio access where students of all ages make their own pottery and art with clay! 


Please note the Open Studio schedule changed:

Mon, Wed, Fri, and Sat 1:30-4:30

Thurs 6:30-9:30

Payment Methods: Cash, Check, Credit or Debit Card

Note: PayPal is the vendor that we use to process credit and debit transactions. A PayPal account is not necessary to complete the registration process.

There is no fee for paying online with your credit card. However you may also select the option to pay later and bring a check or cash (exact change, please) to your first class.

Please contact us if you have any questions! We are always happy to help!

Classes for Kids and Teens

Classes for Kids and Teens

Clay Cartoons

$140
October, 4 week, Sat 11-1 Grades: 1 - 8(grade)
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Open Studio and Classes for Adults

Monday-Saturday
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Mondays

Mondays

Throwing with More Clay

$280
Mon 10-1 Minimum grade Adult(grade)
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Mondays

Open Studio (8 Weeks)

$180
Open Studio Hours: M, W, F, S, 1:30-4:30 and Th 6:30-9:30 Minimum grade Adult(grade)
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Mondays

Drop-in Open Studio (Single Session)

$30
Open Studio Hours: M, W, F, S, 1:30-4:30 and Th 6:30-9:30 Minimum grade Adult(grade)
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Mondays

Exploring the Potter's Wheel

$280
Mon 6-9 Minimum grade Adult(grade)
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Tuesdays

Tuesdays

Handbuilding with Slabs

$280
Tues 10-1 Minimum grade Adult(grade)
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Tuesdays

Handmade Lamps

$280
Tues 1:30-4:30 Minimum grade Adult(grade)
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Tuesdays

Centering the Potter and the Clay

$280
Tues 6-9 Minimum grade Adult(grade)
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Wednesdays

Wednesdays

Open Studio (8 Weeks)

$180
Open Studio Hours: M, W, F, S, 1:30-4:30 and Th 6:30-9:30 Minimum grade Adult(grade)
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Wednesdays

Drop-in Open Studio (Single Session)

$30
Open Studio Hours: M, W, F, S, 1:30-4:30 and Th 6:30-9:30 Minimum grade Adult(grade)
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Thursdays

Thursdays

Creating Sets

$280
Thurs 10-1 Minimum grade Adult(grade)
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Thursdays

Open Studio (8 Weeks)

$180
Open Studio Hours: M, W, F, S, 1:30-4:30 and Th 6:30-9:30 Minimum grade Adult(grade)
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Thursdays

Drop-in Open Studio (Single Session)

$30
Open Studio Hours: M, W, F, S, 1:30-4:30 and Th 6:30-9:30 Minimum grade Adult(grade)
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Fridays

Fridays

Handbuilding, Creative Clay Constructions

$280
Fri 10-1 Minimum grade Adult(grade)
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Fridays

Drop-in Open Studio (Single Session)

$30
Open Studio Hours: M, W, F, S, 1:30-4:30 and Th 6:30-9:30 Minimum grade Adult(grade)
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Fridays

Open Studio (8 Weeks)

$180
Open Studio Hours: M, W, F, S, 1:30-4:30 and Th 6:30-9:30 Minimum grade Adult(grade)
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Saturdays

Saturdays

Slip Cast & Handbuild Holiday Magic

$70
Meets 2x, Sat 10-1
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Saturdays

Open Studio (8 Weeks)

$180
Open Studio Hours: M, W, F, S, 1:30-4:30 and Th 6:30-9:30
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Saturdays

Drop-in Open Studio (Single Session)

$30
Open Studio Hours: M, W, F, S, 1:30-4:30 and Th 6:30-9:30
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Contact:

Website: https://www.smithyarts.org
Address:  1 Otsego Ct. in Cooperstown, NY 13326
(Yellow Building down the alley next to Cooley's Tavern)

Phone: (607) 547-8671
Email: [email protected]