Clay-a-palooza Month at the Art League of Ocean City
Featuring the Clay Guild of the Eastern Shore

Celebrate the art of clay all month long in June at the Art League of Ocean City during Clay-a-palooza, a vibrant series of events showcasing pottery and ceramic arts. In partnership with the Clay Guild of the Eastern Shore, the month is packed with hands-on activities, artist talks, live demonstrations, and family-friendly fun for all ages.

Clay-a-palooza Exhibitions
On Display June 6th – July 6th

Studio E: Clay Guild of the Eastern Shore
Schwab Spotlight Gallery: Imogene Halcott, Sarah Halcott, Patricia Rose
Felber Artisan Showcase: Imogene Halcott, Victorian Noonan

Artist Talk with Robbie Johnson
Wednesday, June 4 | 6–8pm | Free
Join us for an insightful evening with our Pottery Studio Manager, Robbie Johnson, as he shares the story behind the in-house Clay Studio at the Arts Center and offers tips on how to get started with pottery.

First Friday Arts Center Takeover
Friday, June 6 | 5–7pm | Free
A lively evening of clay-themed activities:

5–7pm: Explore the Clay Guild Marketplace & Sculpture Garden

5–6pm: Ocean Pottery Throwdown – Compete or watch as participants throw tea bowls or pitchers, even blindfolded! Prizes included.

6pm: Scholarship announcements and awards

6:30–7pm: Pottery Speed Trials – Try the potter’s wheel for two minutes of fast-paced fun!

5–7pm: Pottery Ping Pong – Toss a ping pong ball into a piece of pottery and take it home if you land it!

Saturday Kids’ Craft Pottery
Saturday, June 7 | 11am–1pm | Free
Bring the little ones for a fun, hands-on pottery experience. Kids will create pressed clay projects using plants in the Courtyard – perfect for budding young artists!

Outdoor Raku Pottery Workshop
Sunday, June 8 | 11am–4pm | $50/$60
with Robbie Johnson
Choose a 1–2 bisque-ware pot thrown by Robbie and learn the Raku firing technique, including metallic rainbow, white crackle, and horsehair finishes. Your piece will be ready the same day to take home!