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Baltimore Clayworks follows Baltimore City’s inclement weather school closing schedule: If City schools are closed, all of our day classes are canceled. If City schools are 1 or 2 hours delayed, our morning classes will start on time. If after-school activities are canceled but schools remain open, a decision will be made by COB.

Events

Teapots XI

January 10 @ 10:00 am - March 7 @ 5:00 pm
Juried by Pete Pinnell Baltimore Clayworks proudly presents our 11th biannual juried exhibition, Teapots XI. The juror, Pete Pinnell, selected the functional and sculptural teapots created by emerging and established
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In The Beginning…

January 10 @ 10:00 am - March 7 @ 5:00 pm
Founders Exhibition at Baltimore Clayworks Baltimore Clayworks presents In the Beginning…, a special exhibition honoring the visionary artists who laid the foundation for our organization nearly half a century ago.
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Community Arts Winter Showcase

January 10 @ 10:00 am - March 7 @ 5:00 pm
Baltimore Clayworks is delighted to present the Winter Community Arts Showcase, a vibrant exhibition highlighting the talent, curiosity, and creativity of teaching artists. This seasonal showcase brings together a diverse
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Baltimore Clayworks at American Craft Made Baltimore

February 20 @ 10:00 am - February 22 @ 5:00 pm
The largest juried craft fair on the East Coast. Now in its 49th year, American Craft Made Baltimore brings together 400 artists, 10,000 attendees, and dozens of local partner organizations
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Virtual Studio Tour with Kristyn Rohrer

February 24 @ 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Tune into the Baltimore Clayworks Artist Talk series to learn more about our artists and the work they create! Ceramic artists are at the heart of Baltimore Clayworks. Artists are
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Tea in the Gallery

March 1 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Join us for a spot of late morning tea in our galleries as Teapots XI nears its close.  Settle in for a late‑morning tea experience in our galleries as Teapots XI enters
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Virtual Studio Tour with Hannah Kautto

March 3 @ 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Tune into the Baltimore Clayworks Artist Talk series to learn more about our artists and the work they create! Ceramic artists are at the heart of Baltimore Clayworks. Artists are
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Virtual Studio Tour with Ali Saunders

March 17 @ 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Tune into the Baltimore Clayworks Artist Talk series to learn more about our artists and the work they create! Ceramic artists are at the heart of Baltimore Clayworks. Artists are
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Contemporary Porcelain: from Tradition to Innovation

March 21 @ 10:00 am - May 23 @ 5:00 pm
Opening Reception: March 21, 2026, 4:00 – 6:00 pm Contemporary Porcelain: From Tradition to Innovation explores the enduring legacy of porcelain while showcasing the bold ways artists are redefining this
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Elements of Mechanisms

March 21 @ 10:00 am - May 23 @ 5:00 pm
Opening Reception: March 21, 2026, 4:00 – 6:00 pm Elements of Mechanisms examines the intersection of form, function, and movement through works that draw inspiration from mechanical systems and engineered
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Community Arts Spring Showcase

March 21 @ 10:00 am - May 23 @ 5:00 pm
Opening Reception: March 21, 2026, 4:00 – 6:00 pm The Community Arts Spring Showcase celebrates the creativity, voices, and shared experiences of our community. Bringing together work by artists of
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Spring Plant Pots Sale

March 21 @ 10:00 am - May 23 @ 5:00 pm
Celebrate the return of spring with Baltimore Clayworks’ Annual Spring Plant Pots Sale! Discover a vibrant selection of handmade ceramic planters, vases, and pots created by our talented community of
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Opening Reception for “Contemporary Porcelain: from Tradition to Innovation”

March 21 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join us for an evening of art, community, and celebration at the opening reception for Contemporary Porcelain: From Tradition to Innovation, alongside Elements of Mechanisms and the Community Arts Spring
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“Volumes” NCECA’s 60th Annual Conference

March 25 @ 9:00 am - March 28 @ 5:00 pm
Baltimore Clayworks is excited to attend NCECA’s 60th conference, Volumes, in Detroit, Michigan, March 25 – 28, 2026. Volumes, the 60th conference of the National Council on Education for the
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Virtual Artist Talk with Janathel Shaw

March 31 @ 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Tune into the Baltimore Clayworks Artist Talk series to learn more about our artists and the work they create! Ceramic artists are at the heart of Baltimore Clayworks. Artists are
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Deadline to Apply for Baltimore Clayworks Residency Programs

April 1 @ 11:59 pm
Long-term Artists Residencies (1-3 years) Our long-term residencies offer early to mid-career artists the opportunity to develop their work in a dynamic community environment for one to three years. The selection of
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Baltimore Clayworks at Cylburn Arboretum’s Market Day 2026

May 8 @ 5:00 pm - May 9 @ 2:00 pm
Join us at Market Day, May 9th, 2026 for a beloved community gathering, plant and craft sale that’s been a Baltimore tradition for 58 years! Party on the Porch: Friday,
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Virtual Studio Tour with Katherine Pon-Cooper

May 12 @ 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Tune into the Baltimore Clayworks Artist Talk series to learn more about our artists and the work they create! Ceramic artists are at the heart of Baltimore Clayworks. Artists are
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Virtual Studio Tour with Brady Fanning

May 19 @ 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Tune into the Baltimore Clayworks Artist Talk series to learn more about our artists and the work they create! Ceramic artists are at the heart of Baltimore Clayworks. Artists are
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Clay from the Classroom

June 6 @ 10:00 am - June 20 @ 5:00 pm
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 13, 2026, 2:00 – 4:00 pm Clay from the Classroom is our annual exhibition celebrating the talent and triumphs of our students and their instructors, featuring
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Annual Pottery Seconds Sale & Preview Party

June 12 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Our annual fundraising event is coming! Save the date for the Annual Pottery Seconds Sale Preview Party, held on June 12, 2026 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm, followed by free
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Annual Pottery Seconds Sale

June 13 @ 10:00 am - June 14 @ 12:00 pm
Our annual fundraising event is coming in June! Help Baltimore Clayworks’ raise funds to support our welcoming and creative community where all people can access and experience joy through clay by shopping
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Opening Reception for “Clay from the Classroom”

June 13 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Clay from the Classroom is our annual exhibition celebrating the talent and triumphs of our students and their instructors, featuring beginner through advanced ceramic art from our various classes from
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Visiting Artist Workshop: Hand Turned Ceramics with Paul Briggs

June 27 @ 10:00 am - June 28 @ 5:00 pm
Hand Turned Ceramics is an intermediate 2-day immersion into pinch-forming vessels. In this workshop participants will learn to move clay in a fashion similar to how it is pulled up
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Oktoberfest 2026

September 12 @ 10:00 am - October 31 @ 5:00 pm
Beer Steins and Wine Goblets Invitational Opening Reception: Saturday, September 19, 2026, 4:00 – 6:00 pm Raise a glass and celebrate the art of the pour at Baltimore Clayworks’ annual Oktoberfest
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New Kids On The Block

September 12 @ 10:00 am - October 31 @ 5:00 pm
Incoming Fellow and Resident Artists Show Opening Reception: Saturday, September 19, 2026, 4:00 – 6:00 pm Baltimore Clayworks is proud to welcome a new generation of talent in New Kids On
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Solo Exhibition by Ali Saunders

September 12 @ 10:00 am - October 31 @ 5:00 pm
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 19, 2026, 4:00 – 6:00 pm More information coming soon! About the Artist Ali Saunders is a ceramic artist from Boerne, Texas who makes functional pottery
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Community Arts Fall Showcase

September 12 @ 10:00 am - October 31 @ 5:00 pm
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 19, 2026, 4:00 – 6:00 pm Celebrate the creativity of our community at the Community Arts Fall Showcase! This seasonal exhibition highlights work created by participants
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Shino Odyssey

September 12 @ 10:00 am - October 31 @ 5:00 pm
Juried by Matthew Hyleck Opening Reception: Saturday, September 12, 2026, 4:00 – 6:00 pm Baltimore Clayworks is pleased to present Shino Odyssey, a juried exhibition celebrating the depth and diversity of Shino glazes. This
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Opening Reception for “Shino Odyssey”

September 19 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join us for the opening reception of Shino Odyssey, a juried exhibition exploring the expressive range and enduring allure of Shino glazes. Featuring ceramic artists from across the field, this
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