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The Clay Studio

A ceramics studio with classes for beginners through advanced makers, kids' summer camps, free public clay sessions, and a gallery and shop open to visitors. Tuition help and a sliding scale are available.

  • Kids OK
  • Wheelchair accessible

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What they do

Take a handbuilding or wheel class, join a workshop or summer camp, come to a free Hands on Clay session, or visit the gallery and shop. The second Thursday of each month brings extended evening hours, from 5 to 8 pm.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Who is there
All ages

When and where

Classes run in terms of 5, 8 or 10 weeks, year round, on weekdays and some weekend mornings. Gallery and shop hours are weekdays 11 am to 5:30 pm and weekends 11 am to 5 pm. Clay and Conversations talks are on Thursdays at 1:30 pm, as scheduled.

Days
Wednesday and Thursday
Times
Morning, Evening

The Clay Studio

Address
1425 N American Street
Part of the city
Lower North

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Sign up for a class online on the studio's class page, or call 215-925-3453 extension 106. To try clay first, watch for a free Hands on Clay session, which is open to all ages..

Check with the group before you show up. You need to sign up first.

What to expect

Adult classes run in terms of 5, 8 or 10 weeks, and each meets on one weekday for about three hours. In the fall term, Intro to Handbuilding meets Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 9:30 pm, and Intro to Wheel Throwing meets Wednesday mornings from 10 am to 1 pm. Students buy their clay at the school store.

Tips for your first visit

  • Clay must be bought at the school store, so pick it up there before your first session.
  • Open studio is only for enrolled students, so you need a class before you can use the studio on your own.
  • Drop-in visits to classes are not allowed, so sign up for the term before you come.

Newcomer welcome

Fine for newcomers, but you may need to speak up (3 out of 5). Why we say this: Beginner classes are listed with online sign up, a waitlist and a sliding scale, and free clay sessions are open to all ages. Classes do not take drop-ins..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Cost not known yet. Class prices are not shown on the class list. Tuition assistance for classes, workshops and camps needs a short application. A sliding scale with three options (Community Supported, Standard, or Clay It Forward) needs no application, and you choose what to pay. Payment plans require a $100 non-refundable deposit.

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
Wheelchair accessible
Languages spoken
We do not know yet which languages are spoken.
Access notes
Step-free entry, and an elevator serves all floors. Restrooms are accessible on every floor, and water fountains are accessible on floors 2 to 4. Service dogs are welcome, and guided tours can be arranged ahead to suit needs. Nearest SEPTA: the Market-Frankford Line to Girard station, about a 10 minute walk. Bus 5 stops at 2nd and Girard, about a 6 minute walk, and bus 57 stops at Germantown Avenue and Master Street, about a 3 minute walk.

Requirements

  • Children can take part with a parent.

What to bring or wear: Clay is bought at the studio's school store, and most adult classes do not supply personal tools.

How to reach them

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Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last seen active
September 2026 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Active
Our confidence in this listing
High

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