ABOUT FALL KILL
Fall Kill Creative Works runs two studio spaces in Poughkeepsie, NY: The Clay Studio and The Glebe House. Our mission is to foster creativity and community through accessible art and craft education.
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CLAY STUDIO
The Clay Studio, located at 485 Main Street in Poughkeepsie, NY, is a volunteer-run community space offering weekly classes & workshops led by local experts. It's the home of everything clay & ceramic, featuring clay classes & open studio sessions. Our bright, well-lit studio includes 10 pottery wheels, 4 hand-building tables, a slab roller, an extruder, 3 electric kilns, and a range of community tools.
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GLEBE HOUSE
Glebe House, located at 635 Main Street in Poughkeepsie, NY, is where we host most of our non-clay classes and workshops, including weaving, dyeing, printmaking, sewing, gardening & quilting, all taught by local experts. With its historic barn loom, a range of materials for weaving, sewing, dyeing, and quilting & an extensive outdoor space, Glebe House is ideal for exploring heritage crafts.
OUR MISSION
Fall Kill Creative Works is a nonprofit community studio that provides high-quality educational programming and a rich studio environment in the Mid-Hudson Valley region of New York.
We believe in the power of making, and encourage the confidence and tenacity to imagine, attempt, fail, and try again. Our programs include workshops, classes, studio access, artist lectures, and demonstrations, all led by a diverse community of instructors and makers.
We're committed to equity and removing financial barriers, guided by generosity in sharing knowledge and resources so that everyone can experience the joy of making.
OUR VISION
We envision a space where everyone can joyfully learn, create, and share in a well-equipped, welcoming environment. We’re dedicated to offering year-round opportunities for our community to find purpose and happiness through making. We aim to be a generous, sustainable model for positive impact in our region.
OUR VALUES
Inclusivity: We are continuously working toward building a studio community that is diverse and intergenerational
Accessibility: We’re committed to working toward completely breaking down financial barriers so everyone can join in.
Cultural Heritage: We keep our region’s craft practices alive and thriving.
Generosity: We share our resources and knowledge to build a reciprocal learning community at Fall Kill and beyond.
Process Over Product: We value the making, not only the outcome.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Fall Kill Creative Works Board of Directors is looking to recruit new members who are leaders in and advocates for access to art education and community spaces. We seek individuals who are dedicated to the organization’s mission and can provide mission-based leadership and strategic governance.
FALL KILL FAQ
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We do rent kilns on a case-by-case basis. The typical time when it makes sense to rent a kiln is if you want to try a specialty glaze that needs a specific firing schedule. Please note that kiln rental is subject to availability, which may be particularly limited during our busy seasons. Email Eric for more information.
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Possibly! Email Eric, our Studio Director, to find out if your clay and glazes are compatible with our firing processes. You must include photos of your clay and glaze labels. We want to ensure that your pieces will survive and won’t damage anyone else’s work.
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Possibly! Email Eric, our Studio Director, to make sure that your glazes are compatible with our firing processes. You must include photos of the glaze label. We want to ensure that your pieces will survive and won’t damage anyone else’s work.
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Possibly! Email Eric, our Studio Director, to make sure that your clay and glazes are compatible with our firing processes. You must include photos of the clay label. We want to ensure that your pieces will survive and won’t damage anyone else’s work.
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Our Adult Classes are only open to those 17 and older.
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Classes may be cancelled due to an instructor emergency or inclement weather. If your class is cancelled you will be contacted via email. A make-up class will be added to the back end of the class series.
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For multi-week courses, up to two missed classes may be made up by attending a comparable session on a different day. Makeups are subject to availability and scheduled at the discretion of the office staff. To arrange a makeup, email Chelsea. We'll do our best to find a session that works for you, but we cannot guarantee placement in every case.
Please note that makeup classes must be at a similar level and format to your enrolled course. Contact Chelsea for more information.
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If you need to cancel your registration, please email Chelsea.
Full refunds (minus a 5% processing fee) are available for registrations cancelled 30 before the start date of your course.
Registrations cancelled 14-30 days before the start date of your course will receive a 50% refund (minus a 5% processing fee).
Registrations cancelled within 14 days of the start date of your course are not eligible for a refund.
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You can park in the lot that is adjacent to the building, and street parking is readily available as well.
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Fall Kill’s mission is to provide affordable classes in a welcoming and inclusive environment. To ensure our classes are accessible to everyone, regardless of their financial situation, we offer a tuition assistance program.
To request assistance, please fill out this form. We will respond to your request by email within a week.
TUITION ASSISTANCE
Tuition assistance is available for all our classes. We aim to make clay classes affordable for everyone, no matter their financial situation. Just fill out the form, mention the class you want to join, and let us know what you can contribute. We’ll get back to you via email.
