Cornell Cooperative Extension

Tompkins County
wild clay processing workshop

Ages 10+ are welcome to learn how to sculpt with clay!

A child holding up his clay covered hands like claws.

A 3-hour workshop will teach you the techniques through creative handiwork.

Molded clay shapes drying on wide leaves.

Whatever you create, you'll take home.

Clay formed into shapes of animals, bowls, and more drying on a flat rock.

Let your artsy side guide your work!

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Primitive Pursuits Wild Clay Processing Workshop

  • Sunday, December 7, 2025, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Take earth and make it art! Learn the processes of taking clay from the ground and transforming it into pottery you and your loved ones can enjoy. At this one day workshop you will learn to clean and sculpt wild clay into ceramic art you can take home!

This workshop is being led by long time Primitive Pursuits staff and natural crafter, Rey O'Rourke.

Date: Sunday December 7, 2025
Time: 1pm - 4pm
Location: 4-H Acres, 418 Lower Creek Road, Ithaca NY
Price: $45 (includes taking your clay creation home!)
Age: 10+ years old, all minors must be accompanied by an adult

Fee

$45

Register

https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/mi1ms1l0tmb3kt/

Contact

Rachel Bortin
Camp Director, Primitive Pursuits
rb682@cornell.edu

Location

4-H Acres
418 Lower Creek Road
Ithaca, NY 14850

Last updated November 18, 2025

 

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