Crafting Grab Bag
Clay on Main 313 Main St, Oley, PA, United StatesCome out to Clay on Main for a day of experimentation. We'll have at least three different crafting projects (ceramics, glass, fibers!) all set up, and you can try as many as you'd like. This is a great way to spend time together as a family and learn a new craft! $35 per person. Register …
Create Your Own Talismans
Clay on Main 313 Main St, Oley, PA, United StatesExplore your personal talisman and symbology near the Winter Solstice with Dolores Kirschner, who will guide you through the process of sculpting and creating a small talisman of your very own to take home. $45 for adults, $25 for school aged children. Register at least one week prior to class to ensure enrollment. A full …
Opening Reception: Rebecca Ross
Clay on Main 313 Main St, Oley, PA, United StatesBerks County artist Rebecca Ross is having a solo exhibition at Clay on Main in Oley, PA from January 12 through February 16, 2020, with an opening reception on January 12th from 4-6pm. The show focuses on a group of figurative, religious oil pastels created over the past thirty years. Forty-one works will be featured …
Bread from Scratch Workshop w/ The Oley Baker
Clay on Main 313 Main St, Oley, PA, United StatesInstructors: Pam and Tom Kopel of The Oley Baker $45 for each adult, $25 for school-aged children Tom and Pam, also known as “the Oley Baker,” will share their knowledge about all things bread-related in this tasty workshop. You’ll learn all about leavening, kneading, and baking, including how to create your own sourdough starter, and …
Ceramic Birdhouse Series, 4 Classes starting 2/1
Clay on Main 313 Main St, Oley, PA, United StatesJoin ceramics instructor Dolores Kirschner during this 4-part series where participants will learn the ins and outs of ceramic birdhouse building! Create your own birdhouse, learning what size and dimensions your house should have according to the avian visitors to your yard. First session explores the beginnings of slab building, the process of using clay …
Date Night at Clay on Main
Clay on Main 313 Main St, Oley, PA, United StatesEnjoy a night out with your sweetheart at Clay on Main! This two hour workshop is for couples looking to enjoy some casual time together with other couples, making a ceramic project in our studio. BYOB and take a break during your time here and enjoy our unique space. This workshop is geared towards adults. …
Pressed Leaf Dish Workshop
Clay on Main 313 Main St, Oley, PA, United StatesJoin instructor Dolores Kirschner in the studio to make a beautiful and simple dish using real leaves! This is a great way to bring a little bit of nature into your home, or give a plant lover the perfect gift. All materials are provided, just bring your creativity. This workshop is suitable for both adults …
Opening Reception: Fox, Ressler, Singer
Clay on Main 313 Main St, Oley, PA, United StatesLast year, Clay on Main held a juried exhibition during our Summer Showcase, awarding three participating artists the opportunity to present their work together in a three-person exhibition. We're excited to have Marilyn Fox, Martha Ressler, and Bruce Singer together in the Clay on Main galleries for their standout show. Show opens February 23rd, with …
Open Mic Night @ the Half Moon Cafe
Clay on Main 313 Main St, Oley, PA, United StatesPlan Your Summer Herb Garden
Clay on Main 313 Main St, Oley, PA, United StatesDolores Kirschner, owner operator of Classic Flowers and Herbs and a grower of herbs for local retailers, will discuss the best management practices to grow healthy herbs in your garden setting. Whether you're looking for culinary , medicinal, or ornamental varieties, Dolores will be able to guide each participant towards the best assortment of herbs …
Half Moon Concert: Mike & Linda Hertzog w/ Tom & Betty Druckenmiller
Clay on Main 313 Main St, Oley, PA, United StatesHusband/wife duo who performs Country, Gospel, & Bluegrass. They combine guitar, banjo, mandolin, dulcimer, & upright bass with vocal harmonies to cocoon us in a marvelous fold of traditional Americana music. Learn more about Mike & Linda! Dining Room (Pre-show): Tom & Betty Druckenmiller – Tom & Betty, a husband and wife duo, play mostly (but …
Half Moon Cafe Concert: Russ Rentler w/ Gene Cullison
Clay on Main 313 Main St, Oley, PA, United StatesSinger, songwriter, & multi-instrumentalist, Russ returns to Clay on Main. He has been playing music since he got his first ukulele in 5th grade with S+H Green stamps. While students at Moravian College, Russ and John Gorka performed together in a band. Russ continued to perform during medical school, while a physician, and now that …
Orchids for Beginners Workshop
Clay on Main 313 Main St, Oley, PA, United StatesJoin Dolores Kirschner for a two-hour informational workshop on growing and propagating orchids. Learn basic orchid biology and identification, and what it takes to be a successful orchid grower in your own home! $55 for adults, $35 for school aged children. Clay on Main offers workshops about twice a month, exploring diverse topics. Register at …
FREE Exhibition Workshop: History of Boro and Sashiko
Clay on Main 313 Main St, Oley, PA, United StatesJoin exhibiting artist JoAnn Morrell for a FREE workshop in conjunction with Backstitching: Contemporary Needle Arts in the Clay on Main galleries. In this workshop, Jackie will Boro, Sashiko, and the slow stitch movement. See demos, make a small Sashiko patch, and ask the artist about her work.
‘Backstitching’ Exhibition Opening
Clay on Main 313 Main St, Oley, PA, United StatesCurated by member Sandy Britland, this fiber-based show takes on 'women's work' in a new light, showcasing the variation in methods and ideas on what it means to work as a woman artist using sewing and fibers as a traditional and non-traditional medium. Join us in the gallery from 4-6pm as we celebrate the opening …
Half Moon Cafe Concert: Ken Gehret w/ Berks Works
Clay on Main 313 Main St, Oley, PA, United StatesKen Gehret has played at Clay on Main twice before, once with Rich Dodson, once with Dave Kline. This time, he returns as full-strength, undiluted Kenny. For those of you who have seen this masterful multi-instrumentalist and songwriter perform, he needs no introduction. For those unfortunates who have not seen and heard Kenny strut his …
Half Moon Cafe Concert: A.K.A. w/ Brenna Graelish
Clay on Main 313 Main St, Oley, PA, United StatesA.K.A. returns to the Half Moon Cafe for another wonderful evening. A.K.A. interprets a variety of musical from traditional folk, country standards, alternative country, as well as songs from new singer-songwriters. Band Members (from left to right) Dominique Tomme, Sandy Pluto, Mike Petrauskas, Cindy Roos, and Allan Landis pair moving vocals with a vast variety of musical sounds. Low keyed …
Half Moon Cafe Concert: Maggie Spike w/ The Root Blossoms
Clay on Main 313 Main St, Oley, PA, United StatesMaggie Spike is a husband and wife singer-songwriter duo who perform a “mixed bag” of folk originals. Maggie & Eric Gernerd’s song writing styles combine folk/rock, jazz, acoustic pop, Celtic, psychedelic, reggae, Americana, and world rhythms. Their music combines melody, rhythm, harmony with insightful lyrics to create a sound that is easily accessible and highly …
Tender Hearts Club Opening Reception
Clay on Main 313 Main St, Oley, PA, United StatesJoin us on March 6th for the opening of our new Gallery Exhibit: Tender Hearts Club
Clay on Main Open House
Join us for free crafts and refreshments, tour our studio and visit the gallery and gift shop!
Clay on Main Open House
Join us for free crafts and refreshments, tour our studio and visit the gallery and gift shop!
Slow Stitch or Meditative Stitching
Using simple stitches, create informal stitched work while meditating on a thought, problem, or just emptying the mind. This form of stitching can be used to slow down your day, calm anxiety, or work out emotional issues. The focus is on the stitching, not the end result. We will provide guidance and some beginning material. …
Beginning Embroidery
Learn some basic embroidery stitches and some basic knowledge of fabric and thread types. Also how to create simple designs. Some basic materials will be provided for the first class. Additional classes you will bring your own items (clothing, linens, fabric for projects) to enhance with embroidery. Thursdays, 3:30 to 5:30 with Sandra Britland $150 …
Beginners Glass Class
Students will create a stained glass sun-catcher and a fused glass ornament in this beginner – level class. We will explore basic techniques for working with glass, experiencing an overview of what the material has to offer. Techniques include: Cutting: safe and effective use of tools. Design and completion of objects. Proper assembly of glass. …
Clay on Main Open House
Join us for free crafts and refreshments, tour our studio and visit the gallery and gift shop!
Clay on Main Open House
Join us for free crafts and refreshments, tour our studio and visit the gallery and gift shop!
Clay on Main Open House
Join us for free crafts and refreshments, tour our studio and visit the gallery and gift shop!
Clay on Main Open House
Join us for free crafts and refreshments, tour our studio and visit the gallery and gift shop!
Wild Things
Clay on Main presents Wild Things, a curated group exhibition exploring the untamed and unruly creatures of our world or imagination. Juried by Dolores Kirschner and Ray Lapinski. Featuring work by Anissa Wilson, Elise Arnold, Kristen T. Woodward, Veronica Lash, Steve Fabian, Dolores Kirschner, Shae Glodowski, and Ray Lapinski, Rhonda Counts, Brynn Ressler, Pirjo L’Esperance, …
Handmade Jewelry Workshop
In this workshop students will learn how to make their own jewelry set, including a beaded necklace and bracelet and pair of earrings with cute enamel charms. All materials will be provided, clip on earrings optional. This workshop is suited to those with experience in jewelry making or beginners and all necessary skills will be …
Sewing Circle
Bring your own projects to enjoy great company and a cozy place to work on your needlecraft of all kind
Marilyn Fox Exhibit Opening Reception
Clay on Main 313 Main St, Oley, PA, United StatesHalf Moon: Russ Rentler/ Serafina Salvaterra
Clay on Main 313 Main St, Oley, PA, United StatesRuss Rentler – 8:00 to 10:00 in the Half Moon Cafe – https://www.russrentler.com Singer, songwriter, & multi-instrumentalist, Russ returns to Clay on Main. He has been playing music since he got his first ukulele in 5th grade with S+H Green stamps. While students at Moravian College, Russ and John Gorka performed together in a band. Russ …
Halloween 2nd Saturday
Clay on Main 313 Main St, Oley, PA, United States
Half Moon: Mike, Paula and Rich/ Runaway Train
Clay on Main 313 Main St, Oley, PA, United StatesMike, Paula & Rich – 8:00 to 10:00 in the Half Moon Cafe – www.meadowoodmusic.com Mike Andrews (guitar, mandolin, banjo & vocals) and Paula Taylor (guitar, bass, fiddle & vocals) have played music together for almost 30 years. For the last 10, they’ve asked their friend Rich Dodson (guitar, fiddle, mandolin, banjo & vocals ) to …
Needle Felted Purse Workshop
Clay on Main 313 Main St, Oley, PA, United StatesHalf Moon: 75% String Quartet/ Old Music
Clay on Main 313 Main St, Oley, PA, United StatesString Quartet – 8:00 to 10:00 in the Half Moon Cafe This trio is made up of musicians from the Sunday Sinfonia string orchestra: Judy Terwilliger (violin), Dana Allaband (violin), Paul Eppley (viola), and John Pankratz (cello) will delight us with chamber music by Mozart, Hayden, Beethoven, and more! Dana Allaband is a violinist in …
Half Moon: AKA / The The Subterraneans
Clay on Main 313 Main St, Oley, PA, United StatesMike and Linda Hertzog – 8:00 to 10:00 in the Half Moon Cafe Husband/wife duo who performs Country, Gospel, & Bluegrass. They combine guitar, banjo, mandolin, dulcimer, & upright bass with vocal harmonies to cocoon us in a marvelous fold of traditional Americana music. Learn more about Mike & Linda! The Subterraneans – 7:15 to 7:45 …
Half Moon: Rich and Ken/ Margaret Young
Rich, Ken (and maybe John?)- 8:00 to 10:00 in the Half Moon Cafe Rich Dodson and Ken Gehret are two of the most diverse and accomplished musicians in the area. This duo has played at Clay on Main twice before (Rich has also played here numerous times with Mike and Paula and Ken has played …
Half Moon: Rhythm Road/ Echo North
Rhythm Road – 8:00 to 10:00 in the Half Moon Cafe – https://www.rhythmroad.net Rhythm Road is a band that consists of JoAnn Morrell (songwriter, vocals, guitar, and bass), Ernie Morrell (keyboard, harmonica), Mike Fleming (saxophone), Henry Patterson (drums, percussion), Don Consul (vocals, guitar, and bass). They’ve been a band for over 20 years, a group of …
2nd Saturday: Earth Day
Clay on Main 313 Main St, Oley, PA, United StatesHalf Moon Cafe
Clay on Main 313 Main St, Oley, PA, United StatesApril 19 will be featuring Crow Hill with 18 Strings in the Front Room.
Half Moon Cafe
May 3 will be featuring AKA with Bill Jester in the Front Room.
Half Moon Cafe
Clay on Main 313 Main St, Oley, PA, United StatesMay 17 will be featuring Word Play with Steven Simpson in the Front Room.
Half Moon Cafe
May 31 will be featuring Hanna Violet with Mairead Larkin in the Front Room.
Half Moon Cafe
Clay on Main 313 Main St, Oley, PA, United StatesJune 14 will be featuring Gene Cullison with Pigeon Creek in the Front Room.
“Art Around the World” (Kids’ Summer Camp)
Clay on Main 313 Main St, Oley, PA, United StatesJune 24-28th, 10 am – 2 pm $275 per child (call for reduced fee for each additional sibling). Ages 7-12 Enrollment limited to 10 students Art, music, culture, and physical activity Students will spend five days learning, playing, and creating in Clay on Main’s ceramics studio. The first four days will focus on a different …
Half Moon Cafe
June 28 will be featuring Maggie Spike with Graham Gernerd in the Front Room.
Teen Art Intensive
Clay on Main 313 Main St, Oley, PA, United StatesJuly 8th-12th, 10 am – 2 pm (Packed lunch is required) $275 per teen, 10 students limited enrollment Ages 14-17 This art intensive is for teens interested in pursuing a variety of skills in the arts and to give time for artistic development. Students will learn the basics of art theory, some background in art …