Clay Parties
Tired of the same old boring parties?
Have your next party at Natchez Clay.
- It's fun and different
- No cleaning your house
- No worrying about an activity
- No party favors required - everyone gets to keep what they make
- Bring your own food, or we can have it catered for you
- Alcohol allowed (when age appropriate)
A clay party is a unique idea for your next event and a fun opportunity for groups to handbuild clay objects or pots. The party may be held at the Natchez Clay studios or a location of your choice. Participants of the party learn to make small pots or objects out of clay. Each participant will make at least one object, pinch pot or vessel during the event.
See below for more info.
To book your clay party, contact:
Donna Jones at 601.660.2375 or natchezclay@gmail.com.
What age is appropriate for a Clay Party?
A clay party is appropriate for a variety of ages from young to senior citizen. Parties for children under 7 will need more supervision and should be kept to smaller groups. No prior clay or art experience necessary. The event is both educational and enjoyable.
What will we make?
Prior to the party we can discuss what you would like your participants to make. Small "pinch pots", vases, cups, photo frames are among the list of things to make. If the party is near a holiday, we can make a holiday-themed item such as an ornament, rabbit or heart-shaped items. If your group has a "theme" we can make something that would relate specifically to your group. The possibilities are endless.
What does it cost?
7 participants and less - $200
8 - 14 participants - $325
15 - 25 participants - $450
26 or more - Call for pricing
What is included?
- Natchez Clay is located on the Natchez bluffs with a beautiful view of the Mississippi River. Should you choose to have the party at our studios, there is a wonderful lawn for setting up outdoors. Smaller parties can be accommodated indoors.
- Tents may be available.
- All supplies for making the pinch pots are included.
- One hour of instruction and guidance for making pots (larger groups will be divided up for convenience.)
- After the party the pots will be allowed to dry for a few days. Then Natchez Clay staff will glaze and fire them. Timing of having the pots ready for you to pick up depends on the number of participants and coordination with our firing schedule.
- Payment is required to secure date.
- The location of the party may affect pricing.
- Refunds and cancellations made two weeks prior to the scheduled event will receive a refund (minus an administrative fee) or the event may be rescheduled
- Childrens events have specific adult participation requirements.
- Food and beverages are can be brought in, or we can have it catered for you.
- Natchez Clay is a working studio. There may be other artists present in the building during the event.
- Alcohol may be served at age appropriate events.
- We reserve the right to ask anyone to leave the studio premises:
- should we determine their behavior to be a risk to artwork or equipment in the studio.
- should we determine their behavior to put themselves or others at risk.
- should we determine their behavior inappropriate or offensive to others.
