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.
MEET OUR TEAM
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ERIC EHRNSCHWENDER
STUDIO DIRECTOR
Eric discovered ceramics early on at his local community art center in southwest Ohio. He has a graduate degree in ceramics from Cranbrook Academy of Art, has worked as an artist assistant and studio coordinator on multiple continents but you’ll usually find him heads down in the kiln room or helping folks figure out ways to make improbable things.
See more at wenderstudio.com
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JENNAWAY PEARSON
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Jennaway Pearson is a printmaker and book artist, interested in making work about American sports culture. Jennaway has a graduate degree from the Corcoran College of Art & Design, and has spend the last decade teaching at universities and community studios. You can usually find Jennaway drinking a coffee and typing away at the studio.
See more at Jennawaypearson.com
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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On a limited case by case basis, we do rent kilns- The typical time when it makes sense to rent a kiln is if you want to try some specialty glaze that needs a specific firing schedule. Note that kiln rental is subject to availability, and is not guaranteed to be available, especially during our busy seasons.
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You’ll need to email Eric our studio manager, to make sure that your clay and glazes are compatible with our firing processes.
Please make sure to include photos of clay and glaze labels.
We want to ensure that your work survives and doesn’t damage anybody else’s work.
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You’ll need to email Eric our studio manager, to make sure that the glaze is compatible with our firing processes.
Please make sure to include photos of the glaze label.
We want to ensure that your work survives and doesn’t damage anybody else’s work.
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You’ll need to email Eric our studio manager, to make sure that your clay and glazes are compatible with our firing processes.
Please make sure to include photos of the clay label.
We want to ensure that your work survives and doesn’t damage anybody else’s work.
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Unfortunately, our Adult Classes aren’t available for minors.
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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.
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Unfortunately, if you need to miss a class we are not able to offer a make up class or a credit. All four, six, eight, and ten week classes include unlimited Open Studio time for the duration of your class, so you are always welcome to come in to work during Open Studio.
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If you need to cancel your registration, please send an email to Jennaway
Full refunds are available for classes cancelled 30 before the start date of your class.
Classes cancelled after 30-14 days before the start date of your course will receive a 50% refund. Classes cancelled within 14 days of the start date of your class are not eligible for a refund. -
You can park on the street or in the lot to the east of the building (to the right if you are facing the building)
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We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone. To ensure our classes are accessible to all, we offer tuition assistance with dignity and respect. Our mission is to provide affordable clay classes to everyone, regardless of their financial situation.
To apply for assistance, please fill out this form. We will respond to your request via the email you provide 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.
