Welcome to Clay on Main!



In the Gallery: Planting Anemone

We welcome Chloe Theodosiou to our gallery for this breathtaking exhibition of ceramic sculptures. 
Chloe Theodosiou is a ceramic artist whose practice focuses on where material experiments meet emotional articulation. Originally from New York, Theodosiou graduated with her BFA from Alfred University and worked as a teaching, assisting, and exhibiting artist in NYC for four years before moving to Phoenixville, PA. She has been living in Pennsylvania since 2020 working with local art spaces and non-profits to provide affordable, high-quality art education. She is motivated by community and humanity in the arts with an intense passion for all things clay. A natural extrovert, Theodosiou is always ready to sit and talk about the intellectual, emotional, and philosophical nuances in artwork and making.


Around the Ridge Tour

End the month with an open studio art tour. Clay on
Main will participate in Around the Ridge, an annual tour of
local artists and galleries on October 26th, 10 am-4 pm, and
October 27th, 11-3 pm. Chloe Theodosiou will return to
discuss her work and give tours in the gallery. There will
also be ceramics and print-making demonstrations and light
refreshments. The gift shop will be filled with new work from
local artists and makers and visitors are encouraged to
support the art in Berks County and shop this exceptional
collection of handmade goods.
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Rolling Admission Ceramics Classes

Clay on Main offers rolling enrollment for all ceramics
classes. Whether you’re new to clay, or have some
experience, we offer classes for all skill levels. Classes
include studio time with an instructor, as well as open studio

time for added time working on projects. All classes are
$220 ($200 for members) and run for consecutive 6 weeks
Our current class offerings include:
Foundations in Clay
This class introduces design, hand building (slab, coil, and
pinching), surface decoration, and glazing. Bring your ideas,
designs, and questions, and get going!
Saturdays with Alizabeth Wenrich Rodriguez
Saturday Morning: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Saturday Afternoon: 12:00 – 2:00 PM
Basic Wheel Throwing Instruction provided in throwing
cups, bowls, plates, vases, and more on the potter’s wheel.
Students looking to explore hand building or other
techniques are also welcome. Fridays 5:00 – 7:00 PM with
Alizebeth Wenrich Rodriguez
Clay at Night Come spend an evening in the studio in a
relaxed environment. Instruction provided in handbuilding,
sculpture, and basic wheel throwing. Knowledge of clay,
glazes and other materials is explored. Experimentation is
encouraged, and all levels of experience welcome.
Wednesdays 5:30 – 7:30 PM with Pirjo L’Esperance


Join our Team

We are looking to expand our team!

We are looking for a personable and knowledgeable ceramics instructor to join our team! Flexible hours, ceramics and glass studio access, and many other perks! The ability to commute to our studio in Oley, PA is necessary!

We are looking for a driven fiber arts instructor interested in establishing a fiber arts studio here at Clay on Main! We currently have a loom, sewing machines, a leather sering machine, spinning wheels, and many fiber arts supplies. We are looking for a teaching artist interested in dreaming up a way to use our space and execute fiber arts programming. Experience in any of the above-mentioned fiber techniques is preferred. The ability to commute to our studio in Oley, PA is necessary!

Reach out via email (clayonmain@gmail.com) with your resume and a brief cover letter!




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Main Street Gift Gallery is open


Clay on Main is a non-profit art community and studio resource center.

We serve the local community with a variety of clay arts programs. We teach community classes and workshops in clay for adults and children, host professional workshops, collaborate with other non-profit organizations to offer learning opportunities through art, and hold public lectures and events.  We house a cooperative gallery which serves as a venue for the display and sale of members’ and guest artists’ work. We also host the Half Moon Cafe, a venue for local musicians.

 



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Our Hours are:

Tuesday 5:30 pm-7:30 pm

Wednesday 5:30 pm-7:30 pm

Friday 2:30 pm-7:30 pm

Saturday 10 am-2 pm

Sunday 1 pm-4 pm

or by special appointment!