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Events

Spring Plant Pots Sale

May 8 @ 10:00 am - June 20 @ 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

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

Community Arts Summer Showcase: Character Traits

June 6 @ 10:00 am - August 29 @ 5:00 pm
The Community Arts Summer Showcase: Character Traits is a collaborative project between Baltimore Clayworks and the Maryland School for the Blind, highlighting the intersection of artistic expression and social-emotional learning.

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

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

EMBARC Fellow Exhibition

July 4 @ 10:00 am - August 29 @ 5:00 pm
The EMBARC Fellow Exhibition at Baltimore Clayworks highlights the innovative work of the organization’s current EMBARC Fellow, Katherine Pon-Cooper, celebrating a year of artistic exploration, research, and creative growth. Through

Lormina Salter Fellow Exhibition

July 4 @ 10:00 am - August 29 @ 5:00 pm
The Lormina Salter Fellow Exhibition at Baltimore Clayworks celebrates the work of the current Lormina Salter Fellow, Brady Fanning, honoring a year of dedicated studio practice, research, and artistic growth.

Opening Reception for Fellowship Exhibitions

July 11 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join us at Baltimore Clayworks for a celebratory evening marking the opening of three dynamic exhibitions: the Lormina Salter Fellow Exhibition, EMBARC Fellow Exhibition, and the Community Arts Summer Showcase.

Fall 2026 Class Registration Opens for Members

July 21 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Did you know Baltimore Clayworks Members get an early preview of upcoming classes, early registration access, and a discount on course costs? Become a member today to unlock these benefits

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

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

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

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

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

Virtual Artist Talk with Stacy Snyder

September 15 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 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

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

Visiting Artist Workshop: Constructing Meaning – Cups and Architectural Forms in Clay with Stacy Snyder

October 3 @ 10:00 am - October 4 @ 5:00 pm
In this workshop participants will explore and discuss the processes of throwing parts for constructed architectural forms such as butterdishes, complex vases, salt and pepper shakers, house shaped jars using

Virtual Artist Talk with Noel Bailey

October 6 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 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

Visiting Artist Workshop: “Form, Line, Transpire, Refine” with Noel Bailey

November 7 @ 10:00 am - November 8 @ 5:00 pm
Modest thrown forms make an excellent foundation for a variety of hand building methods. Coil-and-pinch additions, carving and darting subtractions, ovaling, ribbing, scraping, handle making – all are techniques we’ll

Winter 2027 Class Registration Opens for Members

November 10 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Did you know Baltimore Clayworks Members get an early preview of upcoming classes, early registration access, and a discount on course costs? Become a member today to unlock these benefits

Winterfest 2026 and Annual Holiday Sale Preview Party

November 12 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$35 for members* | $45 for non-members and at the door Free for Exhibition Patron Members Kick off the holiday season in style! Join us for an exclusive Preview Party

Winterfest 2026

November 13 @ 10:00 am - December 23 @ 5:00 pm
Celebrate the holiday season with the gift of art for your loved ones! Our annual utilitarian ceramics holiday invitational, Winterfest 2026, features established and emerging ceramic artists. This exhibition is perfectly

Annual Holiday Sale

November 13 @ 10:00 am - December 23 @ 5:00 pm
Celebrate the season of giving by supporting local artistry! Our Annual Holiday Sale returns in 2026, bringing together an extraordinary selection of hand-crafted ceramics and gifts created by Baltimore Clayworks’

NCECA’s 61st conference, “Charm”

March 10, 2027 @ 8:00 am - March 13, 2027 @ 5:00 pm
NCECA’s 61st conference, Charm, takes place in Baltimore, Maryland, March 10 – 13, 2027Baltimore Convention Center1 W Pratt St, Baltimore, Maryland, 21201 Registration for the 2027 Charm Conference opens in