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Classes, Open Studio, and Special Events

Monday, November 9 to Saturday, December 12, 2026 (closed for Thanksgiving, November 21st to 28th)

 

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
On your phone? Scroll to the right on each day to see all the classes !

Mondays

Mondays

Intro to Slab Building

$150
Mon 10-1 Minimum grade Adult(grade)
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Mondays

Open Studio (8 Weeks)

$90
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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Tuesdays

Tuesdays

Layering Templates and Glaze

$150
Tues 1:30 - 4:30 Minimum grade Adult(grade)
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Tuesdays

Centering the Potter and the Clay

$150
Tues 6-9
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Wednesdays

Wednesdays

Open Studio (8 Weeks)

$90
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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Wednesdays

Glaze Application and Combinations

$150
Wed 6-9 pm
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Thursdays

Thursdays

Coil + Mugs

$150
Thurs 11-2 Minimum grade Adult(grade)
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Thursdays

Clay for Kids

$140
Thurs 3:15 - 5:15 Ages: 5 years 11 months - 15 years (age)
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Thursdays

Open Studio (4 Weeks)

$90
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 (4 Weeks)

$90
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 (4 Weeks)

$90
Hours: M, W, F, S, 1:30-4:30 and Th 6:30-9:30 Minimum grade Adult(grade)
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Fridays

Intro to the Pottery Wheel

$150
Fri 6-9 Minimum grade Adult(grade)
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Saturdays

Saturdays

Open Studio (4 Weeks)

$90
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]