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THE CLAY TRAIL!
Where your clay journey begins!
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Looking to try pottery for the first time? Or ready to dive deeper into the craft?
At The Clay Trail, we offer creative clay adventures for all skill levels—right here in Rutherfordton, NC.
~Mini Hike – A one-time try-it class where you can explore the potter’s wheel.
~The Muddy Trail – A 5-week beginner wheel course to get you comfortable on the wheel.
~Clay Excursion – Learn hand-building, wheel throwing, and glazing in one well-rounded experience.
~Workshops – Join us for a themed creative session, perfect for a fun night out or special event.
No experience needed—just bring your curiosity.
STORE LOCATION
207 N Main St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
HOURS
Tuesday & Friday
11-2, 2:30-5:30, 6:30-9:30
Saturday
11-2 & 2:30-5:30*
*(Unless there is a planned event)
Upcoming Events
Thu, May 22The Clay Trail๐ก Decorative Birdhouse Workshop Itโs back! Our popular birdhouse class returns on May 22nd at 2:30 PM. Hand-build your own charming clay birdhouseโglazing options available. Ages 16+
Sat, May 24The Clay Trail๐ Spin with a Friend โ 2-for-$50 Wheel Sessions! Celebrate 2 years of The Clay Trail with a fun, beginner-friendly pottery experience made for pairs! ๐ $50 per pair ๐ May 24 or May 31 ๐ Time slots ๐ 207 N Main St, Rutherfordton, NC
Thu, May 29The Clay TrailCelebrate the season with a little whimsy! In this workshop, youโll hand-build a charming spring gnome from clayโperfect for adding personality to your shelf or garden.- Sat, May 31The Clay Trail๐ Spin with a Friend โ 2-for-$50 Wheel Sessions! Celebrate 2 years of The Clay Trail with a fun, beginner-friendly pottery experience made for pairs! ๐ $50 per pair ๐ May 24 or May 31 ๐ Time slots ๐ 207 N Main St, Rutherfordton, NC
Sat, Jun 07The Clay Trail Community Pottery StudioJoin us in creating a bowl for our Empty Bowls dinner in collaboration with Ruff'ton Roots Community Garden! Learn more below
ABOUT US
The Clay Trail community pottery studio has beginner classes, trial classes and a lot of fun workshops to choose from!
It is owned by Britney Gibson. She fell in love with clay in college at Mars Hill University where she was the studio assistant for her work study. Learning all the ends and outs of a working studio.
She owns Dirty Jeans Pottery, which you will find in our gallery.
We want to build a pottery community that brings people together. A community of potters that inspire and support each other.
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