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kentuck's clay studio
about kentuck's clay studio
Kentuck's Clay Studio is the perfect place to explore the art of clay, offering workshops and classes for all ages and skill levels. Located at Kentuck Art Center's main campus in Northport, you'll find us through the green door in the Courtyard of Wonders. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, our upcoming classes have something for everyone—multi-day sessions like Wheel Throwing 101 or After School Clay Play, and single-day options like Try It: Wheel Throwing and Love Mugs. Join us for Art Night Drop-In hours on the first Thursday of every month from 5–8 PM, where you can create with 2 lbs. of clay for just $20. Looking to work on your own projects? Our Open Studio hours provide a self-guided opportunity to use our materials and equipment. Create, learn, and make something unforgettable with Kentuck's Clay Studio!
upcoming clay studio classes
Open Studio: Clay
All Ages*
Monitored by Amy Smoot
Alternating Fridays (1-4pm), and Saturdays (10am-1pm)
Summer Clay Camps
Ages 6-9 & 10-12
Instructed by Amy Smoot
Various Dates and Times in June and July
Teen Wheel Throwing Camps
Ages 13-16
Instructed by Amy Smoot
March 10-12; 3:00pm-4:30pm + Summer Options
Try It: 1 Day Wheel Throwing
Ages 18+
Instructed by Amy Smoot
One Wednesday per month, 6-7:30pm
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Amy Smoot
Clay Studio Manager
Amy Smoot is from Carrollton, GA and currently resides in Tuscaloosa, AL. She received her BFA in ceramics from the University of West Georgia in 2015. While there, she was studio technician and research assistant in the ceramics area. In 2019 she received her MFA from The University of Alabama where she first began teaching ceramics as a graduate assistant and then as an adjunct instructor. Her practice consists of all types of ceramics techniques including mold-making, slip-casting, hand building, and wheel thrown pottery. Amy began teaching for Kentuck in 2021 and joined Kentuck's staff as Clay Studio Manager in 2023.