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
Our community studio offers self-directed open studio sessions as well as classes and workshops led by local artists and educators. Designed for both independent work and collaborative learning, the space includes 10 pottery wheels, 4 handbuilding tables, a slab roller, an extruder, 3 electric kilns, and a wide range of tools and glazes.
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GLEBE HOUSE
Glebe House, built in 1767 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is home to our textile arts and printmaking classes. With its historic barn loom, weaving and sewing equipment, and extensive outdoor space, the house provides a unique setting for exploring heritage crafts.
OUR MISSION
Fall Kill Creative Works is a nonprofit community studio offering educational programs, studio access, and opportunities to explore ceramics, textiles, printmaking, and heritage crafts in New York's Mid-Hudson Valley.
Our work is based in the belief that creative practices foster wellbeing for both individuals and communities. We offer classes, workshops, artist lectures, and demonstrations, all led by a diverse group of educators, artists, and craftspeople.
We're committed to removing financial barriers to art education and to sharing knowledge and resources generously, helping to build a stronger, more connected community through creative practice.
OUR VALUES
Inclusivity: We are committed to nurturing a studio community that is diverse and intergenerational
Accessibility: We work to remove financial barriers to art education
Cultural Heritage: We preserve and share our region’s traditional heritage crafts
Generosity: We share our knowledge, skills, and resources to foster a cuture of reciprocal learning at Fall Kill and beyond
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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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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Our cancellation policy applies to all registrations, whether you pay in full or choose a payment plan.
Cancellations made 30 or more days before the course start date are eligible for a full refund, minus a 5% processing fee. Cancellations made 14–29 days before the course start date are eligible for a 50% refund, minus a 5% processing fee. Cancellations made less than 14 days before the course start date are not eligible for a refund. If Fallkill Creative Works cancels a class, registered students will receive a full refund.
If a session of a multi-week class is canceled due to inclement weather or an instructor emergency, a makeup session will be added to the end of the course.
Please note: Stopping installment payments does not notify us that you are withdrawing from a class. If you need to cancel your registration, please email Chelsea directly.
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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.
You can find out more about the program and request assistance on our Tuition Assistance page
TUITION ASSISTANCE
We believe everyone deserves access to creative education, regardless of their financial circumstances. Click the link below to find out more about our
Tuition Assistance program.
