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Staunton Clayground

Building Community Through Clay! We are a membership-focused pottery studio, offering classes, courses and workshops in Downtown Staunton, Virginia.

Opened in April 2024.

06/07/2026

A little summer schedule update from the Clayground!

For the next two weeks, our studio will be filled with creativity during our collaborative Silver Line Theatre Summer Camp in our Paint Your Own Pottery space from 1:00-3:30 PM.

To make room for our campers, we’ll have adjusted PYOP hours:
🎨 Tuesdays + Thursdays: 10 AM - 1 PM
🎨 Saturdays: 1 PM - 6 PM

Stop by, pick your favorite handmade mug, bowl, plate, or figurine, and spend some time creating with us! Thank you for helping us make space for artists of all ages.

06/06/2026

Creativity, connection, and community.

During Mental Health Month in May, Staunton Clayground welcomed the Valley Children’s Advocacy Center team into the studio for an afternoon of creativity, connection, and team building.

Creating isn’t just about making something beautiful. Engaging in creative activities activates different parts of the brain, encourages mindfulness, reduces stress, and gives us space to slow down, connect, and recharge.

We see and feel the power of safe spaces. Staunton Clayground creates a place where people can explore, learn, and express themselves through art. Valley Children’s Advocacy Center provides trauma-informed services and support for children and families as they begin their healing journey.

Mental health matters, whether that’s through creativity, connection, support, or simply making space to breathe.

Whether through art, advocacy, or simply showing up for one another, strong communities are built through connection.

Follow along to learn more about the work happening right here in the Shenandoah Valley.
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06/05/2026

Art, animals, and a day full of community fun? Count us in!

Staunton Clayground is heading to the SPCA Rhythm & Rescue Music Festival on June 6 from 11 AM - 7 PM, and we’re bringing plenty of creativity with us.

Stop by our booths to:
🐶 Shop handmade pottery created by our talented Clayground members
🐱 Find unique animal-inspired pieces and gifts
🎨 Paint your own pottery at the festival
🏡 Grab a PYO To Go Kit and paint at home, then bring it back to the Clayground for firing

Come support local art, local makers, and a great cause. We can’t wait to see you there 🐾🎨

06/01/2026

Who's ready to get their hands in clay? Whether you're brand new to pottery or ready to grow your skills, our summer classes are designed to help you create, learn, and build confidence.

🌀 Pottery Wheel for Beginners
Thursday Evenings | June 11 - July 16
Perfect for first-time students ready to learn the basics of throwing on the wheel.

🌀 All-Level Pottery Wheel: Beginner to Advanced
Monday Evenings | June 22 - July 27
Wednesday Evenings | June 24 - July 29
Continue building your skills with centering, shaping, trimming, decorating techniques, handles, and more.

🤲 Introduction to Handbuilding
Thursday Evenings | July 23 - August 27
Step away from the wheel and explore the creative possibilities of building with your hands.

From your very first bowl or mug to more advanced creations, there’s always something new to discover in clay. Come create with us!

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05/29/2026

Your garden deserves one-of-a-kind handmade art, made by you 🌿

This summer, create something beautiful for your outdoor space with our lineup of garden-inspired pottery classes:

1️⃣ Garden Totem Sculptures (beings June 13th)
2️⃣ Garden Gargoyles (begins June 14th)
3️⃣ Ceramic House Numbers (begins July 2nd)
4️⃣ Wheel-Thrown Bird Feeders (begins July 5th)

Whether you're sculpting whimsical garden guardians, creating unique house numbers, building a colorful totem, or crafting a bird feeder for your feathered visitors, these classes offer a fun way to learn new skills and bring personality to your garden.

All classes are designed for adults and teens (14+), with beginner-friendly options available.

For more information on these garden-inspired classes, visit https://www.stauntonclayground.com/pottery

05/27/2026

More summer hours means more time to paint pottery with us 🎨☀️

Starting May 26 through August, our Paint-Your-Own-Pottery hours are expanding for the summer season!

🖌 Tuesdays & Thursdays | 10 AM–4 PM
🖌 Saturdays | 1 PM–6 PM

Paint handmade mugs, bowls, plates, or figurines while spending time with friends, family, or your favorite young artists this summer. Paint-Your-Own-Pottery is sure to be your favorite screen-free activity!

No experience needed. Just come ready to create something fun.

05/22/2026

We’re excited to be part of Art on the Town this weekend at Gypsy Hill Park!

You’ll find us near the Information Booth and the Bandstand with member-made pottery available for purchase, plus coupons for Paint Your Own Pottery in our new event space, The Art Vault.

Come spend the weekend surrounded by local art, creativity, music, and community while supporting artists across the Shenandoah Valley. We can’t wait to see you there!

📍 Gypsy Hill Park Bandstand
📅 Saturday, May 23 | 9 AM–5 PM
📅 Sunday, May 24 | 10 AM–4 PM

05/21/2026

This summer, join instructor Anya Beldon for Large Coil-Built Vessels, a Saturday afternoon clay class exploring one of the oldest and most versatile handbuilding techniques in ceramics.

From functional pots and vases to sculptural statement pieces, students will learn the foundations of coil building and gradually move into larger, more ambitious forms.

Whether you’re brand new to clay or looking to expand your skills, this class creates space to experiment, slow down, and build something truly unique.

🗓️ Saturdays | June 13 – July 18 (no class July 4)
🕛 12:00–2:00 PM
🎨 Glazing Day: August 8
👥 Max 6 students | Ages 14+
💲 $250

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05/18/2026

POV: your houseplant is about to become significantly more stylish 🪴✨

Watching Valya throw handmade pottery for her plants never gets old. Come experience the creativity happening every day at Staunton Clayground in downtown Staunton, Virginia.

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05/15/2026

We’re so excited that our newest addition, The Art Vault at Staunton Clayground, is officially OPEN.

One of the things we love most about this space is how many opportunities it creates for people to slow down, make something with their hands, and connect with each other.

Whether you’re planning a girls’ outing, team-building event, family activity, date night, birthday celebration, or just carving out a little creative time for yourself, we’re proud to offer a welcoming space for all kinds of makers and artists right here in downtown Staunton.

The Art Vault now offers Paint-Your-Own Pottery every Saturday from 1–6 PM, with take-home pottery kits available too. Drop in and choose unique hand-made mugs, bowls, and plates, or figurines to paint. All dinnerware is microwave and dishwasher-safe for years of enjoyment.

We host classes in fiber arts, fine arts, and crafts. Join us for classes in knitting, textiles, cross-stitch, manga, painting, and jewelry.

There are so many ways to come get creative with us!

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123 West Frederick Street
Staunton, VA

Website

http://stauntonclayground.com/

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