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Classes and Open Studio Schedule

April 28 - June 28, 2025 (Closed May 26-31)

The Smithy Gallery & Clay Studio is a non-profit arts organization in Cooperstown, New York. Visit us at our Seasonal Art Gallery & Year-Round Clay Studio! As a non-profit art and education space the Smithy Clay Studio offers affordable classes and studio access where students of all ages make their own pottery and art with clay! 


Most classes and open studio registrations include a 25lb bag of clay, access to our large and light-filled studio, wheels, tools, glazes, and firing. Extra clay is available for $35/25lb bag. 
If you have any questions please email: [email protected]
 
Open Studio* Schedule
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 1:30 - 4:30 PM, Thursdays 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Open studio is half-price with class registrations.

*Open Studio is open to experienced potters and clay artists for work on personal projects. No instruction is provided. Students must have studio experience at our studio to join.


 

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Mondays

Mondays

Handbuilding with Slabs (4 weeks)

$140
Mon 10AM-1PM (4 wks) Minimum grade Adult(grade)
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Mondays

Open Studio (8 Weeks)

$180

Includes 25 lbs of clay, glazing, and firing

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

 Minimum grade Adult(grade)
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Mondays

Drop-in Open Studio (Single Session)

$30
Minimum grade Adult(grade)
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Mondays

Exploring the Potter's Wheel (8 weeks)

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

Tuesdays

Spill the Tea with Normandy

$25
June 7, 10AM-1PM Minimum grade Adult(grade)
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Tuesdays

Kids Clay Grades 4-8, Sundials and Lanterns (4 Weeks)

$140
Tues 3:30-5:15 
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Tuesdays

Kids Clay Grades 4-8, Whistles and Maracas (4 Weeks)

$140
Tues 3:30-5:15
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Tuesdays

Centering the Potter and the Clay (4 weeks)

$280
Tues 6-9 PM, Includes 25 lbs of clay, glazing, and firing Minimum grade Adult(grade)
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Wednesdays

Wednesdays

Open Studio (8 Weeks)

$180

Includes 25 lbs of clay, glazing, and firing

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

 Minimum grade Adult(grade)
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Wednesdays

Drop-in Open Studio (Single Session)

$30
Minimum grade Adult(grade)
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Wednesdays

Throwing on the Wheel with Adam Jennett (8 Weeks)

$280
Wed 6-9 PM Minimum grade Adult(grade)
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Thursdays

Thursdays

Throwing Sets on the Wheel (8 Weeks)

$280
Thurs 10-1, Includes 25 lbs of clay, glazing, and firing Minimum grade Adult(grade)
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Thursdays

Open Studio (8 Weeks)

$180
Includes 25 lbs of clay, glazing, and firing Minimum grade Adult(grade)
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Thursdays

Drop-in Open Studio (Single Session)

$30
Minimum grade Adult(grade)
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Fridays

Fridays

Handbuilding, Creative Clay Constructions (8 weeks)

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

Open Studio (8 Weeks)

$180
Includes 25 lbs of clay, glazing, and firing Minimum grade Adult(grade)
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Fridays

Drop-in Open Studio (Single Session)

$30
Minimum grade Adult(grade)
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Saturdays

Saturdays

Sculpture Start to Finish (8 weeks)

$280
Sat 10AM-1PM
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Saturdays

Open Studio (8 Weeks)

$180
Includes 25 lbs of clay, glazing, and firing
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Saturdays

Drop-in Open Studio (Single Session)

$30
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Saturdays

Raku Firing B.Y.O.Bisqueware

$25
June 7, 1:30-4:30
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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

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]