Explore your creativity in clay!

what’s happening at Black Hound Clay Studio West

  • ONE DAY WHEELTHROWING CLAY WORKSHOPS

    Every Saturday from 9am-12pm and 6-9pm!

    Grab your besties, lovers or family members to attend this fun experience-based workshop. Each person will have the chance to try their hand at making some simple bowls or cups on the wheel, and then will select their best 2 pieces to be fired.

  • One Day Handbuilding Clay Workshops

    Every Friday from 6-8pm!

    From planters to mugs to bowls, each class lasts 2 hours and has easy step by step instructions designed for beginners who have never touched clay before. Your project is then fired and glazed for you by BHCS staff and available for pick up at the studio in 3-4 weeks.

  • BLACK HOUND WEST SUMMER ART CAMP REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!

    In this fun and intensive summer camp, we will explore all that clay and art has to offer! Taught by experienced instructors, small classes (12 students or less) means campers get one on one attention for their art projects.

    Sessions 1-3 are almost sold out, sign up now!

Black Hound Clay Studio west is an inclusive community space for ceramic artists located in the heart of West Philadelphia right off Cedar Park. Offering affordable studio workspace, classes and events throughout the year, BHCSW aims to be the locus of the Philadelphia ceramics community west of the Schuylkill River.