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The front of The Clay Trail Pottery Studio at 207 N Main St Rutherfordton, NC

THE CLAY TRAIL!

Where your clay journey begins!

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

Image of balloons in the front windows of The Clay Trail when we first moved into the Downtown Location

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

  • Clay & Cocktails: Charcuterie Board
    Clay & Cocktails: Charcuterie Board
    Sat, Jun 14
    207 N Main St
    Clay & Cocktails: Charcuterie Board Edition! Grab a mini bottle and your bestie and come create a clay charcuterie board!
  • Christmas Platter
    Christmas Platter
    Sat, Jul 05
    207 N Main St
    Time to get festive and create your very own Christmas platter! Once your culinary masterpiece is complete, we'll reward you with three heavenly pieces of fudge, hand-picked by you!
  • Ornament Making
    Ornament Making
    Sat, Jul 12
    The Clay Trail
    Create delightful ornaments- 10 to be exact! Embrace the spirit of Christmas or be more general like your favorite hobby!
  • Tree Luminary
    Tree Luminary
    Sat, Jul 19
    The Clay Trail
    Come create your own tree luminary by choosing between two styles! Step by step instructions are given, so no experience needed!!
  • Gingerbread House Party!
    Gingerbread House Party!
    Fri, Jul 25
    207 N Main St
    Christmas in July event over two days to make your Gingerbread House!! Plus let's enjoy a Favorite Things Party on the 25th! More details below!

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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.

Up close image of Britney's (the owner) hands while throwing a bowl on the pottery wheel. This process is pulling up the wall.
Shot glasses for glaze testing

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