Clay Cafe Studios

Clay Cafe Studios offers Claymagination Art Camp for children ages 6 and above, with one-week sessions throughout the summer. It also offers after-school art enrichment programs with pottery painting and other arts and crafts mediums, scout programs, walk-in pottery painting, and birthday parties.

Programs

• Claymagination Art Camp — 6 and above · One-week sessions throughout the summer · $345 per session · Art-intensive summer camp offering specialized instruction and a variety of projects in a small group setting for coed children.
• After-school art enrichment programs — Pottery painting and other arts & crafts mediums; materials and instruction provided at the child’s school.
• Scout programs — Monday-Thursday 11:00 am-7:00 pm; Fridays 11:00 am-6:00 pm · Fun program for scouts of all ages; pottery painting provides an artistic as well as educational experience.
• Walk-in pottery painting — Pick your piece, paint it, and the studio glazes and fires it.
• Birthday parties — Venue for birthday parties; the site also mentions 3 party packages.

At a glance

• Ages: 6–18 years old
• Price range: $345 per session
• General schedule: One-week summer camp sessions; after-school art enrichment programs; scout programs Monday-Thursday 11:00 am-7:00 pm and Fridays 11:00 am-6:00 pm.
• Facility hours: Monday-Thursday 11am-7pm; Friday-Saturday 11am-9pm; Sunday 12-5 pm

About the provider

Clay Cafe Studios was established in 1997, and the Falls Church location had its grand opening in April 1998. The leadership team includes original owner Helene Safford and longtime manager and current owner Gayla Hassett. The studio is described as an award-winning paint-your-own pottery studio and actively engages in community efforts in the greater Falls Church community.

No experience is necessary for any of the activities. No appointment necessary for studio visits. Scout programs require a $25 non-refundable deposit. Group size for scout programs: 8 minimum, 50 maximum.

Last updated October 28, 2026.