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.

  • 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.

    Clay Studio
    A person handbuilding in our clay studio in Poughkeepsie, NY

  • 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.

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    A willow basket weaving session in Poughkeepsie, NY
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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.

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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

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.

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Tuition Assistance