Building Community Through Clay

Creating community, one pot at a time

Courses and workshops, memberships and friendships.

Classes, Courses & Workshops

Whether you are an absolute beginner or have experience with clay, we have something for you! Are you ready to really get your hands dirty? We have everything from 6-week courses for those who want to learn or hone their craft to weekend workshops for experienced potters. Just looking to try your hand at something new or maybe make a handmade gift? We also offer short-form “paint-your-own” and three-day “make-your-own” workshops of different sorts. Group and individual classes available for adults and kids. We can find something that’s a perfect fit for you!

Studio Membership

Come and create in your own time, develop your skills independently, exchange knowledge with fellow creators and take advantage of member-exclusive skill-building workshops or just come and play with clay after a long day. Click the button to learn more about membership and how to make our studio your own! Individual and family plans available! Our community is waiting for you.

Our Mission

At Staunton Clayground,

We Celebrate Clay, Creativity and Community,

building bonds one joyful creation at a time.

Learn more about…

Handbuilt mug with heart motif, before firing
Handbuilt base glazed white and turquoise with flower motif
Wheel-thrown bowl with multi-hued green, blue and brown striped glaze decoration
Handbuilt blue and white opalescent platter shaped like a leaf
Handbuilt rectangular plates decorated using objects from nature
Handbuilt three-sectioned large flower vase with tulip motif, before firing
Turquoise-glazed pitcher
Two blue and white wheel-thrown canisters
Wheel-thrown bowls with a simple sgraffito fish design
Handbuilt black-and-white plant container with a floral lacework motif
Handbuilt three-sectioned vase with a tulip motif, glazed white and holding fuchsia tulip flowers
Handbuilt green and ivory serving bowl with overlapping sections

We are located in the beautiful historic downtown of Staunton, Virginia. Come for a workshop and stay for the weekend!

Get in touch! We’re happy to answer your questions.

“Things don’t always turn out the way you imagined, but sometimes they turn into something unexpectedly beautiful.”