The Buffalo Clayart Center was established in 1997 by Ed Poe as a cooperatively organized, membership-driven working pottery studio in Buffalo, NY.

In 2025 under new ownership, the Buffalo Clayart Center expanded to include a brand new Teaching Studio facility.

We offer excellent facilities to serious hobbyists working in clay.

Featured Classes and Workshops

Ages 18+

Open Studio Series

$225-$265

8 week open studio booking. One 4 hour slot per week of independent work. 

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Ages 18+

Pottery 101

$295 - $385

In this 6 or 8 week taught course, students learn the basics of handbuilding, wheel-throwing, trimming and finishing, and glazing.

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Make a Handbuilt Mug

$65

During this 3 hour workshop, you will learn basic hand-building techniques such rolling even slabs, joining seams, and shaping to create a mug.

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The Studio

Buffalo Clayart Center is located in Buffalo's historic Pierce Arrow Factory Complex. We have an array of equipment and materials on-hand for the fabrication and finishing of Cone 5/6 pottery.

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  • Handbuilding Workbench

  • Slab Roller

  • Kiln Room

Memberships

We offer reasonably priced memberships that provide 24/7 access to a well-equipped, fully stocked and safe studio environment.

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