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Ways to Create With Us
Studio
Cozy, small-group workshops at our Chelsea studio. Explore hand building, paint-your-own pottery, seasonal projects, and summer camps in a relaxed, creative setting
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Mobile
Pop-up workshops at local spots—or we come to you for private events and corporate team building. All ages and experience levels welcome.
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Community Art engagement
Collaborative art experiences that bring people together through inclusive workshops, partnerships, and hands-on community projects.
Classes
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Curiouser Clay is your mobile clay art studio that offers classes that encourage play and experimentation rather than repetition and perfection.
We host fun workshops at local businesses or at YOUR home or business! In a typical two-hour workshop, you can expect:
- To learn a new way of playing with clay.
- A sense of achievement as you create art that has never existed before.
- A relaxed and inviting atmosphere!
Meet the Maker Behind the Magic
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With over 26 years of experience teaching at the elementary through university levels, the founder of Curiouser Clay, Eli Zemper, knows what it takes to make learning fun and engaging.
In addition to teaching in the classroom, Eli has also coached a roller derby team, facilitated groups at the University of Michigan ropes course, and created playful activities for Odyssey Works’ Library of Experiences.
On the creative side, Eli has studied glass-blowing with Annette Baron, ceramics at the University of Michigan and Penland School of Crafts, and experience design with Odyssey Works. Her formal education includes a BA in English, poetry, and theater from the University of Michigan and an MA in Education from Marygrove College. Eli’s current efforts are centered around reducing daily stresses by creating clay workshops that “make it better” through clay projects that encourage creative enrichment, community building, and mental wellness.
Come Make Something New!
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Creating With Moxie Works
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Moxie Works is our nonprofit initiative dedicated to expanding access to creative experiences through clay.
Through inclusive workshops, community partnerships, and public art projects, Moxie Works creates space for people of all ages and abilities to connect, express themselves, and feel a sense of belonging.
From working with individuals with disabilities to hosting community-centered installations and outreach programs, this work is rooted in the belief that art should be accessible to everyone.
Join the List
Don’t miss your chance to play with clay—get notified when sign-ups open!