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!

The Smithy Pioneer Gallery is Closed for the Season

With the exception of special events, the gallery is only open from June to August for the summer exhibition season.

Past Exhibits

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.

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

01:30pm – 04:30pm

Tuesday

Appointments only

Wednesday

01:30pm – 04:30pm

Thursday

06:00pm – 09:00pm

Friday

01:30pm – 04:30pm

Saturday - Sunday

Appointments only

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.