About City Clay
We are a community of makers who foster and enjoy a deeply creative life.
City Clay is an independently-owned clay studio that offers a creative environment, equipment, classes and gallery space for professional potters, and adult students, including the University of Virginia Clay Club. The studio is located in The Silk Mills Building, an historic structure, in Charlottesville, Virginia. City Clay’s community of potters and artist share ideas, expertise, inspiration, and a lot of fun.
IN-STUDIO CLASSES
Students of all levels can take classes in wheel throwing, hand-building, sculpture, and surface design. City Clay has 16 wheels and 2 hand-building studios.
Students of all levels can take classes in wheel throwing, hand-building, sculpture, and surface design. City Clay has 16 wheels and 2 hand-building studios.
GALLERY
The City Clay gallery is a retail showcase for work by professional potters as well as that of the City Clay teachers, members, and advanced students.
The City Clay gallery is a retail showcase for work by professional potters as well as that of the City Clay teachers, members, and advanced students.
BUY SUPPLIES
Purchase your clay supplies with us. Our knowledgeable staff can help you choose the right tools, clays, and glazes.
COMMUNITY
City Clay is a vibrant and engaged community. Not only do we enjoy working alongside of each other in our creative pursuits, but we are also committed to being part of the larger Charlottesville community. Throughout the year, we host events and fundraisers in support of local nonprofits. In the past these have included Sin Barreras, International Rescue Committee, the Sexual Assault Resource Center, and Pure Madi.
City Clay is a vibrant and engaged community. Not only do we enjoy working alongside of each other in our creative pursuits, but we are also committed to being part of the larger Charlottesville community. Throughout the year, we host events and fundraisers in support of local nonprofits. In the past these have included Sin Barreras, International Rescue Committee, the Sexual Assault Resource Center, and Pure Madi.