Ithaca’s Community Clay Studio Since 2015

Welcome to The Clay School of Ithaca! Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped with modern pottery wheels, kilns, and a wide range of tools and materials, providing a nurturing environment for you to explore your creative potential. At The Clay School of Ithaca, we celebrate the joy of creating with clay and the transformational power of art. Join us and unlock your creative potential as you embark on a journey of self-expression, exploration, and artistic growth. Come and experience the magic of clay at The Clay School of Ithaca today!

Directions and Hours

The Clay School is located in Artist Alley at South Hill Business Campus:

950 Danby Road in Suite 28, Ithaca, NY 14850

Staff is available TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS 10-3 for office hours. Appointments are required for membership tours.

The studio is open only during class time and LABS for enrolled students. Members have access based on their membership level.

We check emails sporadically through the week. Please expect a response from us within a few days. You can write us at clayschoolithaca@gmail.com

 

Meet the Team

  • Headshot of Julia Dean

    Julia E. Dean

    FOUNDER
    (she/her)

  • Micki Volpini

    STUDIO MANAGER
    (she/her)

  • Picture of Bri Bustin, Operations Manager.

    BRI BUSTIN

    MANAGER OF OPERATIONS, MEMBERSHIP AND PROGRAMMING (she/her)

  • Ryley Uerkvitz

    STUDIO ASSISTANT,
    YOUTH INSTRUCTOR
    (she/her)

  • CC Zakos

    CC Zakos

    STUDIO ASSISTANT,
    YOUTH INSTRUCTOR
    (she/they)

STUDIO HELPERS

  • Eddie standing near a cart

    Eddie Rooney

    (he/him)

  • Terry Marcus

    (she/her)

  • Picture of Lori Rocco

    Lori Rocco

    (she/her)

  • Image of Bethany Resnick

    Bethany Resnick

    (she/her)

  • Karen in her kayak

    Karen Comstock

    (she/her)

  • Headshot of Dia Haffar

    Dia Haffar

    (she/her)

  • Picture of Kate Bevington

    Kate Bevington

    (she/her)

  • Photo of Lindsay

    Lindsay Baxter

    (she/her)