Communing with Clay “Clay Camp”

Join us for one of Adamah’s most beloved traditions: Communing with Clay “Clay Camp!” Led by Claire Roszkowski alongside a talented team of potters and sculptors, this multi-generational workshop brings together high school students and adults for a week of clay, creativity, community, and plenty of fun.

Clay Camp is about more than improving your ceramic skills. It’s about creating alongside people of different ages and experience levels, learning from one another, trying new things, and becoming part of the supportive community that develops when a group of artists spends a week making together.

During Communing with Clay participants can expect more than traditional studio instruction! The week will include favorite traditions like Pottery Olympics, group challenges, and Clay Camp’s Got Talent, bringing plenty of laughter and friendly competition into the studio.

Outside of scheduled instruction, participants can take advantage of extended studio time, explore Adamah’s beautiful natural surroundings, hike the trails, and connect with fellow “campers.”

Come ready to make lots of work, try something new, share what you know, learn from others, and experience a week where clay and community come together.

Clay Camp is intentionally multi-generational. Participants should come ready to learn, collaborate, and create alongside artists of different ages and experience levels.

Important Information

• This workshop is intended for high school students and adults.
• Participants of all experience levels are welcome.
• Bagged clay will be available for purchase if desired.
• Participants are encouraged to take advantage of extended studio time throughout the week.

Clay Camp is intentionally multi-generational. Participants should come ready to learn, collaborate, and create alongside artists of different ages and experience levels.

Materials To Bring

• Participants are welcome to bring their favorite personal pottery tools if desired.

Materials Provided & Studio Firing

Each participant will receive unlimited studio reclaimed clay. A bisque firing will take place midweek. Basic studio tools and materials are provided, and participants will have 24-hour access to the studio throughout the workshop.

Please bring packing materials to safely transport any greenware and bisqueware. Not all pieces made during the workshop will be dry enough to be fired.

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Schedule:

Sunday

• 4:00–5:00 PM: Check-In at Adamah Retreat Center
• 5:00–6:00 PM: Welcome Dinner
• 6:00–7:00 PM: Studio Introductions & Workshop Orientation
• 7:00 PM–Evening: Get Settled/Open Studio

Monday

• 8:00–9:00 AM: Breakfast
• 9:00 AM–12:00 PM: Studio Time
• 12:00–1:00 PM: Lunch
• 1:00–5:00 PM: Studio Time
• 5:00–6:00 PM: Dinner
• 6:00 PM–Evening: Open Studio/Clay Camp Activities/Hiking/Explore

Tuesday

• 8:00–9:00 AM: Breakfast
• 9:00 AM–12:00 PM: Studio Instruction & Demonstrations
• 12:00–1:00 PM: Lunch
• 1:00–5:00 PM: Studio Time
• 5:00–6:00 PM: Dinner
• 6:00 PM–Evening: Open Studio/Individual Projects

Wednesday

• 8:00–9:00 AM: Breakfast
• 9:00 AM–12:00 PM: Studio Instruction & Collaborative Making
• 12:00–1:00 PM: Lunch
• 1:00–5:00 PM: Studio Time 
• 5:00–6:00 PM: Dinner
• 6:00 PM–Evening: Clay Camp’s Got Talent!

Thursday

• 8:00–9:00 AM: Breakfast
• 9:00 AM–12:00 PM: Studio Instruction, Demonstrations & Final Projects
• 12:00–1:00 PM: Lunch
• 1:00–5:00 PM: Pottery Olympics + Studio Instruction
  • Put your clay skills–and sense of humor–to the test with a series of friendly ceramic challenges!
• 5:00–6:00 PM: Dinner
• Evening: Open Studio/Clay Camp Activities/Hiking/Explore

Friday

• 8:00–9:00 AM: Breakfast
• 9:00–11:00 AM: Final Studio Time, Group Critique & Clay Camp Wrap-Up
• 11:00 AM–12:00 PM: Studio Clean-Up, Group Photo & Workshop Review
• 12:00 PM: Clay Camp Ends

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View frequently asked questions here!