Clay Works in the Bitterroot
Clay Works is a co-operative pottery studio in Hamilton, MT where you can throw, hand build, glaze, and fire pottery.
Clay Works is a pottery studio offering classes, workshops and memberships; with all the materials and equipment needed to throw, hand build, glaze and fire pottery and sculpture projects. We offer memberships (with any-time access); learning opportunities such as adult and youth classes, individual instruction, group activities, community events, and member activities. It’s a great place to create, learn and share ceramic techniques. Learn more about Clay Works in the Bitterroot.
Clay Works supports many community and cultural events including Empty Bowls, Culture Crawl, the Ravalli County Fair and others.
If you want to schedule an activity for your youth or adult group, need to commission customized pottery or have questions about joining Clay Works please contact us.
Working with clay is a fun experience, whether you're collaborating with a group or immersed in your own creativity. At Clay Works we have a community of support and expertise among our members and instructors. Learn more about Clay Works in the Bitterroot.
We are here to create and share
Join us for a hands-on adventure in clay where creativity knows no bounds. From sculpting and hand-building to throwing, there's something for everyone to explore and enjoy. We have workshops for adults, children, families, groups, and organizations or one of our instructors can tailor something to fit your needs. (learn more)
Workshops and classes
Clay Works offers a full ceramics studio consisting of 8 pottery wheels, hand building space, a complete array of tools, preparation equipment, pug mills, slab roller, glazes. We have dedicated rooms for glazing, drying storage and our kilns.
Need your own clay projects fired? Need help organizing and creating a special project? We can help you with these.
Everything you need to throw, hand build and sculpt
The Gallery at Clay Works also features the works of our members and other local artists. Looking for a special handmade gift? Drop by to see our selection of mugs, platters, bowls, decorative sculptures and other artwork.
The Gallery at Clay Works
The 2026 Empty Bowls Fundraiser
Saturday, October 17; Sittings at 11:00-12:3- and 12:30-2:00
New location: Cornerstone Church,
280 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, MT.
Thank you for your support!
