Erie ClaySpace

A community hub for all pottery lovers: beginners, hobbyists, & independent artists.

Studio Offerings

  • Multiple unglazed ceramic bowls of various shapes and sizes arranged on a shelf in a pottery studio.

    One Day & Multi-Week Classes

    From multi-week classes to introductory workshops, we offer a variety of class options both in wheel-throwing or hand-building.

    Examples of common ClaySpace classes are Mud to Mugs, MYO Tiki Tumbler, Sip & Spin, Tandem Throw & Try It! One Day of Wheel Throwing.

    View Our Current Class Schedule
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    Host a Private Party

    Our private classes include 2 hours of personalized instruction from a professional teaching artist, the use of all materials and tools, and the firing of your projects.

    Bring your group into the studio and throw some handmade bowls on the wheel, handbuild a custom mug, or sculpt your pet!

    Request A Private Party
  • Five people sitting in a pottery studio working on wheel-throwing pottery. Shelves filled with pottery tools and raw materials are behind them. A welcome sign is on a blackboard.

    Studio Membership

    Membership allows self-directed ceramic artists and hobbyists to create independently in a fully equipped co-working studio. We offer different tiers based on your predicted studio usage and the amount of work you plan to generate.

    Visit our membership page for more information.

    Apply To Become A Member

Meet The Crew

  • Anne

    Anne

    90% clay, 10% human at this point. Slinging pots since 2002.

    “Being part of Erie ClaySpace means being in a space where creativity is celebrated & nurtured. I love teaching here because it allows me to share my passion for pottery with others & see the impact it has on their personal growth.”

  • A person crouching in a pottery studio, holding a large ceramic sculpture of a giraffe. The person is wearing a plaid shirt, black pants, and black sneakers. Shelves with various other ceramic sculptures and pottery are visible in the background.

    Caelin

    Causing muddy mayhem since 2010.

    “Erie ClaySpace is a place where community & creativity intersect. As an instructor, I enjoy guiding students through their artistic journeys & seeing how the studio fosters a sense of belonging & connection among everyone.”

  • A young woman in outdoor clothing and gloves using tongs to tend a fire in a metal trash can in a wooded area.

    Jess

    Over 20 Years in clay and still searching for the perfect mug handle.

    “Erie ClaySpace fosters an environment of exploration & innovation in ceramics. Being part of a studio that encourages both creative experimentation & technical skill development is deeply rewarding.”

  • Smiling woman wearing glasses and a purple T-shirt at an outdoor gathering, holding a plastic cup and a cardboard box, with trees and other people in the background.

    Mel

    In a committed relationship with clay since 1996…it’s complicated.

    “Teaching at Erie ClaySpace is a unique opportunity to connect with people from all walks of life. It's inspiring to see how clay can bring out different stories & expressions in each person.”

  • A woman working on pottery at a wheel inside a studio, smiling as she molds clay with her hand in a red bucket. She is wearing a black shirt, jeans, and gloves. A blackboard with artistic writing and a bubble tea drink are visible in the background.

    Morgan

    I came, I threw, I conquered! Playing in the mud since 2024.

    “Erie ClaySpace is an influential group of artists collaborating to make clay dreams come true. I love being able to see a new passion emerge from new students and their growth over time.”

  • A young girl holding a ceramic vase on a tray inside a pottery studio.

    Taylor

    I came here to make pottery & avoid my responsibilities. Spinning the wheel since 2018.

    “I love watching my students improve their skills & sharing my passion for getting a little muddy. There's nothing better than seeing a student proudly smile at their creation.”

A woman is shaping a tall, round pottery vase on a pottery wheel inside a studio. She has long blonde hair and is wearing a beige scarf, a light gray jacket, and has clay on her hands. Various pottery tools and supplies are on the table beside her.
Two people are working together on a pottery wheel, shaping clay with their hands, with one holding an orange sponge. The woman has curly hair tied up and is wearing a headband, earrings, and a sleeveless top. The man has glasses, a beard, and is wearing a black T-shirt with a Star Wars logo. They are smiling and focused on their pottery project.
People are making pottery on pottery wheels in a workshop. They are wearing warm clothing and hats.
Two people are working together to shape a clay piece on a pottery wheel in a studio or workshop. The scene shows concentration and teamwork.
A man with long hair, glasses, and a beard is glazing a tall pottery vase with a blowtorch in a ceramics studio. There are shelves with supplies and a wheel in the background, and various pottery tools and buckets on the floor.
A woman with glasses and curly hair helping a young girl with curly hair to craft pottery on a pottery wheel. They are indoors with sunlight and plants in the background.
A person with tattoos on their arm making pottery on a wheel, surrounded by buckets and other people working in what appears to be a pottery studio.