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Summer Classes, Open Studio, Workshops and Kid's Programs

Saturday, July 11th to Friday, September 4th, 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: 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!

 

GIFT CARDS

Open Studio, 4 and 8 week Classes, Workshops, and Kid's Camps and Classes!

Monday-Saturday
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Summer Clay for Kids

Summer Clay for Kids

Pay-what-you-can, Clay for Kids Session 1 (4 weeks)

$0
07/16, 07/23, 07/30, 08/06 2:00 PM
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Summer Clay for Kids

Pay-what-you-can, Clay for Kids Session 2 (4 weeks)

$0
08/13, 08/20, 08/27, 09/03 2:00 PM
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Summer Clay for Kids

Pay-what-you-can, Pottery Wheel Camp, Ages 7 to 11

$0
7/20-7/23 10:00 AM
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Summer Clay for Kids

Pay-what-you-can, Pottery Wheel Camp, Ages 12-17

$0
7/28-7/30 & 8/18 9:00 AM
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Workshops

Workshops

Christmas In July, Slip Cast & Handbuild Holiday Magic

$70
Meets twice, July 11 and August 1 Saturday, Jul 11, 2026 10:00 AM
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Workshops

All About Cups (2 day workshop)

$94
Meets twice, July 15th and 16th Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026 9:00 AM
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Workshops

3 Projects- Hand Building Workshop with Ann (meets 4 times)

$140
Meets 3 days one week with a later glaze day Monday, Aug 3, 2026 9:00 AM
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Workshops

RAKU Workshop (4 weeks)

$140
Meets Saturday mornings and includes RAKU firing day Saturday, Aug 8, 2026 10:00 AM
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Workshops

Wheel Workshop, Chalices for Feasts and Ceremonial Meals (meets 4 times)

$140

Meets August 11-13, August 18th glaze day

 

 Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026 9:00 AM
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Workshops

Hand Building, Making Mobiles (3 weeks)

$105
Friday, Aug 21, 2026 10:00 AM
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Workshops

Raku Firing B.Y.O.Bisqueware

$35
Saturday, Aug 29, 2026 11:00 AM
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Regular Classes (4 and 8 weeks) and Open Studio

Mondays

Mondays

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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Mondays

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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Mondays

Throwing with More Clay and Intermediate Wheel Work (8 weeks)

$280
Mon 6-9 PM, a little experience required
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Tuesdays

Tuesdays

Centering the Potter and the Clay (8 weeks)

$280
Tues 6-9pm
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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
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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
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Wednesdays

Hand Building, Figurative Scent Diffusers and Oil (8 weeks)

$300
Wed 6-9
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Thursdays

Thursdays

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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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
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Fridays

Fridays

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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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
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Fridays

Beginner Pottery Wheel (4 weeks)

$140
Fri 6-9pm, 8/7 to 8/28
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Saturdays

Saturdays

RAKU Workshop (4 weeks)

$140
Sat 10am-1pm, 8/8 to 8/29
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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]