Discover your artistic side with a personalized tile workshop at Black Hound Clay Studio South. Perfect for crafting a unique keepsake, this hands-on experience blends creativity with outdoor fun.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5–2 hours
Fitness Level
No physical fitness required, suitable for all ages
Wildlife
History
The studio has been part of the community for over a decade, blending local culture with artistic expression.
Conservation
Materials used are eco-friendly, and waste is minimized through recycling efforts.
Black Hound Clay Studio South
Discover your artistic side with a personalized tile workshop at Black Hound Clay Studio South. Perfect for crafting a unique keepsake, this hands-on experience blends creativity with outdoor fun.
Black Hound Clay Studio South is a community-focused ceramics studio offering wheelthrowing, handbuilding, glazing, and open studio opportunities. The studio presents a structured curriculum alongside one-day workshops and members-only resources, with offerings that include Wheelthrowing 101, Wheelthrowing 102, Intermediate Wheelthrowing, Intermediate Handbuilding, and specialty workshops like ceramic sculpture and tile carving.
Classes are taught by named instructors listed in course descriptions — including Sara Gallo, Veronica Mehl, Madeline Rothman, Isaac, and visiting instructor Jill Allen — and range from beginner Wheelthrowing 101 courses to intermediate-level sessions and focused surface design classes. Several Wheelthrowing 101 listings reference an eight-week format, while other options include single-session workshops such as Make Your Own Tile and One Day Wheel Workshop.
The studio supports members with dedicated classes and orientations, including Kiln Orientation, Members Glaze Refresh, and Members Reclaim Refresh, as well as open studio time for students focused on wheelthrowing or handbuilding and glazing. Multiple offerings show active waitlists for in-demand classes, indicating consistent enrollment. Black Hound Clay Studio South appears in class listings tied to South Philadelphia experiences and emphasizes hands-on instruction, small-class environments, and opportunities for creative practice and skill progression.
Experiences Offered
36
Classes, workshops, and studio sessions listed
Named Instructors
5
Sara, Veronica, Madeline, Isaac, Jill
Class Formats
Wheelthrowing & Handbuilding
Beginner to intermediate courses
Waitlist Classes
8
Multiple popular classes on waitlist
Browse Wheelthrowing 101, handbuilding courses, specialty workshops, and open studio sessions — sign up or join waitlists for popular classes.
Choose comfortable clothing
Wear clothes that can get dirty, as clay and paint are involved in the process.
Book in advance
Reserve your spot early to secure your preferred time slot for the workshop.
Bring inspiration
Gather ideas or images beforehand to help inspire your tile design.
Arrive on time
Timely arrival ensures you get the full experienced without feeling rushed.
Apron
Protects your clothes from clay and paint splatters during the workshop.
Comfortable clothing
Wear attire suitable for arts and crafts that might get messy.
Silent workspace shoes
Supportive shoes for comfort while working at the studio.
Notebook for ideas
Bring ideas or sketches to help plan your tile design.