Clay Classes in Fairfield County CT for Adults & Kids: Explore Clay Therapy for the Creative Mind

I’ve wanted to try my hand at the pottery wheel for a while now. I took classes in Stamford as a teenager, which seems like ages ago. There’s something so grounding about shaping clay with your hands, so I set out to find clay classes and workshops in and around Fairfield County, CT. Along the way, I discovered a handful of great spots, some of which I've tried! Some through my own research, and others recommended by a local artist and potter. Here’s a round-up of the pottery classes available near Studio 162 in Stamford, CT!

A Surprisingly Wide Range of Clay Classes in Fairfield County CT

In my search, I discovered that there’s a surprisingly wide range of options near Studio 162 in Stamford, from spots right here in town to studios just 10–15 miles away.

Ase Kreationz: Norwalk, CT

⭐ Rating: 4.1

📍 Location: 145 Water St., #2A, Norwalk, CT

🔗 Website: asekreationz.com

💲 Typical Cost: Workshops usually $35–$75

A bright, colorful studio perfect for kids, parent-child sessions, and quick creative drop-ins. Ase Kreationz offers paint-your-own-pottery, themed workshops, and monthly “Sip & Spin” nights for adults. Great if you want something fun and low-pressure where little hands are fully welcome.

The Pottery Factory: Norwalk, CT

⭐ Rating: 4.8

📍 Location: 104 Wall Street #2, Norwalk, CT

🔗 Website: thepotteryfactory.com

💲 Typical Cost:

• Try-It Wheel Sessions: $50–$75

• 6-Week Classes: $180–$360

A huge hit with families. They offer wheel sessions, hand-building, paint-your-own pottery, candle making, and tons of craft workshops. Their schedule is packed, so it's easy to find a time that fits a busy week. Perfect for both a child’s first pottery experience and an adult’s “I need a night for myself.”

Studio Andreas: Stamford, CT

⭐ Rating: 5.0📍

Location: 652 Glenbrook Rd., Stamford, CT

🔗 Website: studioandreas.com

💲 Typical Cost: Most ceramic classes around $300

A new beautifully run creative studio offering pottery wheel, hand-building, woodworking, and fiber arts. Their ceramics classes tend to be intimate and thoughtfully paced. I think it's ideal if you want a calm, grounding creative outlet close to home.

The Studio: Fairfield, CT

⭐ Rating: 4.8

📍 Location: 43 Ruane St., Fairfield, CT

🔗 Website: thestudiofairfield.com

💲 Typical Cost:

• 7-Week Classes: $300–$325

• Materials about $25–$50

A warm, community-focused studio with classes for kids, teens, and adults. They offer pottery wheel, hand-building, after-school programs, and art camps.

Silvermine Art School: New Canaan, CT

⭐ Rating: 4.5

📍 Location: 1037 Silvermine Rd., New Canaan, CT

🔗 Website: silvermineart.org

💲 Typical Cost:

• Workshops vary

• Private ceramic lessons available

A beloved local arts institution with a big variety of classes for adults and kids. Their ceramics program is structured and well-supported. It's great for children who love hands-on creativity and for adults looking for something more formal or skill-building. They also run summer camps and after-school programs.

Clay Art Center: Port Chester, NY

⭐ Rating: Highly reviewed (typically 4.8+)

📍 Location: 40 Beech St., Port Chester, NY (10–20 min from Greenwich/Stamford)

🔗 Website: clayartcenter.org

💲 Typical Cost:

• Kids/Teen Classes: usually $200–$350 per session

• Adult Classes & Workshops vary

A nationally recognized clay center right over the border. Great for serious beginners, clay-curious parents, and kids who want ongoing classes. They offer wheel throwing, hand-building, family clay nights, and special workshops. A wonderful place to grow skills over time.

Leah Corbett: Pop-Up Classes

⭐ Rating: 5/5 📍 Locations: Park City Music Hall (Bridgeport) & MoCA Westport

🔗 Check schedules: parkcitymusichall.com • mocawestport.org

💲 Typical Cost: Varies by workshop (usually $40–$65)

Local ceramic artist Leah Corbett teaches seasonal workshops at community venues. She hosts special one-off events that are often budget-friendly in beautiful locations.

Clay as Therapy for Busy Brains and Busy Families

Clay is hands-on, grounding, and messy in the best way. Whether you're looking for a calming creative outlet for yourself or a fun, tactile class for your child, these pottery studios near Stamford offer something for every schedule and skill level. With so many welcoming options just a short drive away, I encourage you to try a clay class and see where your imagination and the wheel can take you!