The Day of Clay is back at the East Area Family YMCA and the Northwest Family YMCA. Stop by either branch and take part in the festivities. Watch demonstrations from master potters and sculptors, try your hand at creating your own clay masterpiece, or enjoy some open studio time. All proceeds from the event go to supporting the Y's Annual Campaign for the Arts & Education Branch.
East Area Family Branch
Demonstrations:
10:30am - 12:00pm - Pottery Wheel Demo with Mike Hughes
12:00pm - 1:30pm - Pottery Wheel Demo with David McDonald
1:00pm - 3:00pm - Sculpture Demo with Christine Spano
Projects:
Small - Chicken Cups - Suggested Donation: $20
Medium - Flower Plate - Suggested Donation: $30
Large - Decorative Birdhouse - Suggested Donation: $40
Independent Open Studio Time:
Rent a wheel or share your love of clay during the independent open studio time. Wheels are first-come, first served, so we encourage participants to take turns with the wheel or try hand building.
$15/hour
Northwest Family Branch
Demonstrations:
Tim will be our guest artist all day
11:30am - Frank Chatterton
12:30pm - Marcus Acevedo
Projects:
Spring Press-Mold Dishes - $20
Design Your Own Chia Pet - $30
Decorative Planter - $45
For more information or if you have any questions, contact:
East Area Family Branch - Jennifer Sweet - jsweet@ymcacny.org
Northwest Family Branch - Gwen Andersen - gandersen@ymcacny.org