Events

The Clay Studio of Missoula hosts a vibrant array of events that celebrate creativity, connection, and community. From private parties and facility tours to annual fundraisers like Potsketch and seasonal favorites like Summertime High Tea, there’s always something happening at the studio. Explore our upcoming events, get involved, and be part of the fun! Each event offers a unique opportunity to engage with clay, art, and the people who make it all come to life.

Private Events and Parties

Host your next gathering at the Clay Studio of Missoula with a hands-on clay experience! Perfect for occasions ranging from children's birthday parties to office retreats, our private events offer a creative and fun environment.

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POTSKETCH

A silent, online and live auction fundraiser to help sustain the Clay Studio of Missoula’s facilities and programs. Potsketch features drawings from local, national, and international artists, centerpieces by regional artists, and a live auction of incredible ceramic art works

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Summertime High Tea

Gather with our community hosted in a beautiful garden setting! Attendees enjoy an appetizing selection of tea themed snacks, and take home a beautiful handmade plate & cup. Proceeds from this special event benefit The Clay Studio of Missoula’s artists-in-residence.

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Other Events

On and off-site special events & programs.

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Facility Tours

Visit the studio and see what we're all about!

A basic walking tour of the studio is free, and includes a stop in each area of the facility including the classroom, gallery, community studio, and more! Tours must be scheduled a minimum of two weeks ahead of time. Availability varies based on studio events and staff availability.

Call the office at (406)543-0509, or email fire@theclaystudioofmissoula.org to schedule a tour!

All basic tours are free! Tours last approximately 30-45 minutes and can be tailored to fit specific age groups or areas of interest. Tours can be general and go over all aspects of the studio briefly, or be more specific with in-depth information about clay, firing practices, studio history, and/or resident and studio artists.

Add a wheel demonstration- $15 (A wheel demonstration adds approximately 30 minutes to the tour and must be arranged in advance.) Tour participants will get to observe a professional artist throw a pot on the wheel while they explain the process. Please note, tour participants will only observe the demonstration. To use a potter's wheel you must enroll in a class or workshop.

Clay Project Add-On Option You can schedule a take-home raw clay project with your tour, great especially for kids. This adds 30 minutes to the tour. Price is $2 per participant. Sculptures are temporary, raw clay that is NOT fired.

Raw Clay Project Options:

1. Raw Clay Bird Feeders - Decorate a palm-sized sculpture with birdseed to help nurture the local bird species in your backyard!

2. Sprouting Sculptures - Decorate a sculpture with a no-till seed mix. Take them home and care for them until they sprout! Plants can be kept alive for a month or more if watered regularly.