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Classes, Open Studio, and Special Events

Monday, September 14th to Friday November 6th, 2026

 

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


Please note the Open Studio schedule may have changed:

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

Thur 6:30-9:30

 

Payment Methods:

Credit or Debit Card, Check, or Cash

Note: We prefer that all participants pay online a the time of registration. 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!

Open Studio and Classes

Monday-Saturday
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Mondays

Mondays

Hand Building and Sculpture

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

Open Studio (8 Weeks)

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

Intermediate Wheel Work

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

Tuesdays

Creating and Altering Shapes (on the wheel or hand built)

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

Centering the Potter and the Clay (daytime)

$280
Tues 1:30-4:30
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Tuesdays

Centering the Potter and the Clay (evening)

$280
Tues 6-9
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Wednesdays

Wednesdays

Open Studio (8 Weeks)

$180
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
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

Hand Building Lanterns

$280
Thurs 11-2 Minimum grade Adult(grade)
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Thursdays

Clay for Kids Group 1 (by donation, 4 weeks)

$0
Thurs 3:30-5:30, Sept 17 to Oct 8 Ages: 6 years - 14 years (age)
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Thursdays

Clay for Kids Group 2 (by donation, 4 weeks)

$0
Thurs 3:30-5:30, Oct 15-Nov 5 Ages: 6 years - 14 years (age)
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Thursdays

Open Studio (8 Weeks)

$180
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
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

Open Studio (8 Weeks)

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

Drop-in Open Studio (Single Session)

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

Beginner Pottery Wheel Group 1 (4 weeks)

$140
Fri 6-9, Sept 18 to Oct 9 Minimum grade Adult(grade)
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Fridays

Beginner Pottery Wheel Group 2 (4 weeks)

$140
Fri 6-9, Oct 16 to Nov 6 Minimum grade Adult(grade)
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Saturdays

Saturdays

Open Studio (8 Weeks)

$180
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
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]