Connecticut Clay Crawl
May 2-3 2026
Explore Connecticut’s ceramic landscape in a statewide celebration of clay, creativity, and community.
What Is The CT Clay Crawl?
Connecticut Clay Crawl is an open studio event inviting the public into Connecticut Clay Guild Member pottery studios to explore and purchase work by local ceramic artists.
Each studio on the trail will host other local potters to showcase and sell their work. Visitors will have opportunities to discover new artists, purchase work, and learn about the studio spaces and what they have to offer.
14 Connecticut Pottery Studios
Click below to learn about each studio and the Guest Artists that they will be hosting!
Map it out
Help plan your weekend. Explore Connecticut’s ceramic landscape in a statewide celebration of clay, creativity, and community.
Help plan your weekend by checking out the event schedule
MEET THE POTTERS
2026 Clay Crawl Passport Raffle
During the CT Clay Crawl, visitors will have the chance to win handmade pottery and special experiences donated by participating artists and studios. We encourage visitors to explore as many stops on the Clay Crawl as possible to increase our chances of winning!
How it works:
When you visit your first studio, make sure to pick up a Clay Crawl passport card. Each studio has its own color coded sticker, and every time you visit a studio you’ll receive one sticker for your passport.
One sticker = one (1) raffle entry
Visit all 14 studios over the weekend to receive five (5) bonus entries
At your last stop turn in your completed passport for a chance to win one of the raffle prizes below!
Please see Terms & Conditions for more information
Missy Niemeyer - Puffin Plate
“Try It” Class for Two at The Firestone Art Studio & Cafe
Stephanie Haines - Lemon Mug
Frequently Asked Questions
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The CT Clay Crawl is a statewide pottery trail organized by the Connecticut Clay Guild where visitors can travel between participating studios, meet ceramic artists, watch demonstrations, and purchase handmade pottery directly from the makers.
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Yes. Visitors are welcome to explore studios and watch demonstrations free of charge.
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No tickets are required. Visitors can simply choose studios from the map and visit anytime between 10am - 4pm
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Not at all. Many visitors choose a few studios in the same region to create their own pottery trail for the day.
However, if you participate in our passport raffle you will receive one entry for every studio that you visit. By visiting all 14 studios you will receive 5 bonus entries for a chance to win a piece of handmade pottery made and donated by our particapating potters.
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Yes, most studios welcome families. However, studios are working spaces, so children should be supervised.
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Many studios will offer demonstrations such as wheel throwing or surface decoration. Other studios will be firing work or unloading large kilns. Check out the Events Schedule for more info.
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Can I buy pottery during the event?
Yes! One of the highlights of the Clay Crawl is the opportunity to purchase handmade pottery directly from the artists.What kinds of pottery will be available?
Visitors will find a wide range of work including mugs, bowls, plates, serving pieces, decorative vessels, and sculptural ceramics.What forms of payment do artists accept?
Many artists accept credit cards, cash, and digital payments, though it may vary from artist to artist.Why buy pottery directly from the artist?
Buying directly from the maker allows you to learn the story behind the piece and support the person who created it. It also helps sustain local studios and keeps creative communities thriving. -
Handmade pottery is created individually by an artist rather than mass-produced in a factory. Each piece reflects the maker’s skill, creativity, and attention to detail. When you purchase handmade ceramics, you’re supporting local artists and bringing home an object that is both functional and unique.
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Special Thanks
This event truly would not be possible without the countless volunteer hours, planning meetings, creative brainstorming, and behind-the-scenes work of our dedicated Event Committee. Their time, energy, and commitment have helped shape the vision for the very first CT Clay Crawl and bring it to life for our entire clay community.
Please join me in extending a heartfelt thank you to Kate Casner, Glen Deiter, Erika Novak, Kaylyn Clemens, Greg Cochenet, and Jaime Bliss. Your hard work, generosity, and enthusiasm have been essential in making this event happen, and we are incredibly grateful for everything you’ve contributed.
— Stephanie Haines