Clay Work Studio is a ceramics studio at 2763 Plymouth Rd in Ann Arbor running one-week summer camps for ages 8 to 18. Campers work across wheel throwing, hand building, plaster mold making and figurative sculpture, and also use 3D modeling software and 3D clay printing. Projects made during the week are fired and available for pickup two to four weeks after the session. The studio also offers longer six- and eight-week courses in hand building, figurative sculpture and 3D clay printing.
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Clay Work Studio directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Greg MillerThis is the place! I am so delighted that I found this studio. It has all the tools and glazes necessary for a satisfying experience. I have taken several classes -- all excellent. The teachers are extremely knowledgeable and patient, and generous with their time and energy. And during the six-week course, you can use the studio to practice. The other (un-advertised) resource here is the other potters. People do incredibly varied work (hand building, casting, wheel throwing) and are super helpful, freely offering advice and perspective. Plus, putting your hands in clay is amazing therapy!
★★★★★Gabriella CerratoClayworks is a great pottery studio/lab, owned and managed by Lee, who is an incredibly knowledgeable and talented potter and teacher. I have been an independent potter at the studio for 3 years and I have also taken several classes. And I have learned so much! Highly recommended!
★★★★★liz TietzIf you're looking for a one time experience, a class, a party, a summer camp for your kids, or are an independent potter interested in handbuilding or wheel throwing, Clay Work Studio is a great place for any of these activities. The studio owner Y.K. Lee has a BFA in ceramics from EMU, an MFA from U of M, has loads of teaching experience throughout the region and is a great mentor. He and his teaching staff are committed to ensuring you have a great experience. It's also a great community of friends and potters. Check out some great pics of studio life and ceramic sales on their Facebook page.
★★★★★Fred SmithNice staff. Friendly community. Beginner friendly. Tons of open studio time. Kid friendly. 12 wheels, hand building, really good set of glazes, 3 types of clay (red/brown stoneware, white stoneware, and terracotta), nice events, and well instructed classes.
★★★Clara KimI recently took a one time class to wheel throwing. I was super excited for it as we had booked it almost a month in advance! The reality of the class was incredibly disappointing. I was extremely discouraged by the class environment. There were 9 students and the instructor spent the whole 2 hours only interacting with 2-3 of the students. The rest of us were ignored with no guidance. The only guidance was when the instructor gave us a demo at the beginning of the class where she flew through all the steps from start to finish with vague directions and then barely paid attention to us for the rest. I can’t believe that really happened- I’ve never experienced such aloof behavior from an instructor. I wouldn’t recommend this experience to anyone. Seems like a nice studio space for those who already have the skill set to practice on their own.