The Smithy Gallery & Clay Studio

The Smithy Gallery & Clay Studio is a non-profit arts organization in Cooperstown, New York. Visit us at our Seasonal Art Gallery & Year-Round Clay Studio!


Mohawk Valley Gives begins Starts September 15th

Have you dreamed of making history? Of course, we all have. And now we have a chance to be a part of Mohawk Valley Gives - an opportunity to unite our community around causes in which we truly believe and help nonprofit organizations connect to the larger community.

We need your help! Please join our campaign and help us reach our goal of $1,000+ in total donations, help us make this our greatest Mohawk Valley Gives week of giving to date! We need you to tell your friends and family members about the important work we do and ask them to join us in helping to make a difference.

Giving week begins today and ends on September 19th, visit www.givemv.org and make a donation to us and/or to any of the great participating nonprofit organizations in our community. All giving will end at 9:00PM on September 19, so make sure to get your gift in on time!

The Smithy Pioneer Gallery

June 3 - August 30
Tuesdays - Saturdays from 11am-4pm

About the Smithy Clay Studio

Try Something New & Explore Your Creative Side!

The Smithy Clay Studio offers year-round classes & workshops in all disciplines of clay for all ages and skill levels. Experienced ceramicists can sign-up for open studio sessions held throughout the week, purchase clay, and purchase tools.

Smithy Clay Studio
Open Studio Schedule

Open Studio is open to experienced potters and clay artists for work on personal projects. No instruction is provided. Students must have studio experience at our studio to join. Adults only, please!

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
1:30-4:30
Thursday 6:30-9:30

Sign up for our email lists!

We regularly send out show announcements at the gallery and new classes at the clay studio. Do you want to receive news about the Gallery, Clay Studio, or both?

Contact us at [email protected] to be added to the email list(s) of your choice.
Please include your email, full name, and the email lists you want to be on.