EarthWorks ClaySpace

📚✨ School’s back - clay never left 😏

Whether you’re looking for an enriching after (or during!) school activity for your child, a fun way to meet people on campus, or a relaxing evening to unwind after work, August is packed with something for everyone Merced’s Only Public Pottery Studio

👧 Kids + Teens – After-school wheel classes, ClayClub, camps, and themed workshops keep young artists creating all month long.

🏡 Homeschool Families – We proudly accept many Charter School vendor funds, making it even easier to bring quality arts education into your child’s learning experience. Reach out to see if your charter is one of our approved partners!

🎓 College Students – Need a creative outlet or a break from studying? Join us for College Night or one of our beginner-friendly workshops—no experience necessary!

🧑‍🎨 GrownUps – Whether you’re looking for a new hobby, a date night, or a fun evening with friends, we’ve got you covered with Adult ClayClub, Wine + Wheel, Date Night, Take A Spin, and more.

✨ Don’t see a day or time that works for your schedule? Book a private lesson, workshop, birthday party, team-building event, or special celebration at a time that works for you. We’d love to create a custom clay experience just for your group!

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Cats + Clay is almost here Merced’s Only Public Pottery Studio 🐾

Spend your Saturday surrounded by creativity and some seriously adorable ADOPTABLE(!!) cats. 💛 We’re teaming up with the SPCA Merced for a fundraiser that’s all about making art, meeting furry friends, and giving back to local animals in need.

Choose your experience:
🎨 Purr + Paint – Paint a ceramic piece with acrylics and take it home the same day ($15)
🐱 Clay Cat Creator – Handbuild your own clay kitty and we’ll glaze & kiln fire it for you ($35)
💕 Cat Cuddles – Stop by for free to meet the cats and kittens looking for loving homes!

⏰ No reservation needed, although we do recommend you register if you’re interested in an activity! Come anytime between 10 AM–1 PM (plan to stay at least an hour for your art project).
💰 50% of all proceeds benefit the Merced County SPCA.
🦴 Bring pet food, treats, toys, blankets, or other supplies for donation which will go directly to animals in need.

Whether you leave with a handmade keepsake, a new best friend, or simply a full heart, we’d love to see you there. ❤️

Six weeks. One new skill. Countless muddy memories.

Whether you’ve been wanting to try pottery for years or you’re ready to level up your clay game, Merced’s Only Public Pottery Studio next round of 6-week courses is almost here!

Choose your adventure:
🤎 Beginning Basics
🏺 Next Step
🖐️ HandBuilding
🎨 Glaze Lab
✨ Texture Techniques
👩‍🎓 Studio Hall

Small class sizes, experienced instructors, and plenty of time to create, experiment, and make new friends along the way.

📅 Next session begins the week of July 26th.
Spots tend to disappear quickly, so don’t wait too long!

Tag the friend you’ve been saying, “We should totally do pottery together.” 👇

Fact: Tequila (and mezcal!) tastes better out of a cup you made yourself 😎

Join us for one of our most anticipated Adult ClayClub events as we handbuild a set of traditional ceramic copitas while enjoying a guided tasting Merced’s Only Public Pottery Studio led by Merced’s own Billy Pedrozo.

🤎 No pottery experience? Perfect. Just bring your curiosity (and your ID) 🪪

📅 Thursday, July 23
📍Downtown Merced Partnership
🔞 Ages 21+

Your ticket includes the guided tasting, all clay materials, firing + glazing, plus snacks throughout the evening.

Seats are extremely limited for this one, and we have a feeling they’ll disappear quickly. Link in bio.

COLLAB CENTRAL AT THE CLAYSPACE 🤝

whether its the Tea Party with Tanisha "Quiche" McClain and Classic Princess Parties Official, or the Tequila Tasting + Copita Creation with Billy Pedrozo or the Cats+Clay Fundraiser with SPCA Merced or the Take A Spin workshop with guest artist Joel Aguilar — we have SO MUCH TO ENJOY Merced’s Only Public Pottery Studio this month 😅

join us for a workshop (or three!) before school’s back in session 📚

registration link in bio 👀

✨ ADULT CLAYCLUB IS BACK ✨

Join us for an evening of clay, creativity, and community as we create one-of-a-kind trinket dishes from clay! Whether you’re brand new to ceramics or a seasoned maker, this relaxed workshop is designed for all skill levels.

We’ll guide you through handbuilding techniques while you enjoy complimentary snacks + drinks. Each participant will also receive a handmade trinket dish crafted by an EWCS team member to take home alongside their own creation. 💙

🗓 Friday, June 27
⏰ 6:00–8:30 PM
📍 Merced’s Only Public Pottery Studio | Downtown Merced Partnership

Come solo, bring a friend, or make it a creative date night. Space is limited and Adult ClayClub workshops tend to fill quickly!

Join us for an evening of creativity, community, and unapologetically being yourself at Q***r Clay: Pottery with Pride. Whether you’re part of the LGBTQ+ community or an ally, these workshops are designed to be welcoming, beginner-friendly, and full of color, connection, and fun.

✨ Choose your adventure:
🩷 Handbuilt Mugs | 6–8 PM
Create a custom ceramic mug and personalize it with Pride-inspired words, symbols, colors, affirmations, or completely original designs.

🌈 Glaze + Go | 6:30–8:30 PM
Paint from a curated selection of rainbow dishes, vases, LOVE sculptures, and more—then let us fire them for you.

Merced’s Only Public Pottery Studio we believe creativity is for everyone. Come make art, meet new people, celebrate Pride Month, and help us continue building a space where all are welcome. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

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✨Come on Barbie, let’s go… paint pottery! 🎨

Join us for a magical morning at Paint with a Princess: Barbie Edition 💕 — where creativity meets sparkle and imagination runs wild! In collaboration with , this one-of-a-kind experience brings your little artist face-to-face with Barbie herself ✨

💗 Paint your very own ceramic piece
👑 Meet Barbie for stories, songs + interactive fun
📸 Capture the sweetest photo moments
✨ All inside our studio

This is more than a workshop… it’s a full-on fairytale experience your kiddo won’t forget 💫

🎟️ Spots are limited — don’t wait!
🔗 Register through the link in bio