Private Claydates for Kids & Scouts

Make your next celebration, team event, or scout gathering unforgettable with a claydate at Mud Clay Studio!

birthday party | scout badge event

All private claydates include dedicated instruction, materials, glazing, and firing.

Preferred days and times: Thursdays or Fridays at 7pm, Saturdays at 1, 4 or 7pm, or Sundays at 4pm (varies by event type)

Please ask you guests to arrive on time!

We will begin on time and we do not want you to miss important info! Please allow extra time for parking in at our Montclair Mud location on Bloomfield Ave

Make sure to check out our cancellation policy, so there are no surprises.

We book weeks in advance, so please provide multiple date options when reaching out!

Smaller Group? Want to bring a small number of kids to play with clay? Check out our Daily Handbuilding Sessions.

Please fill out the form below if you’re interested in a kids claydate

  • Kids Handbuilding Claydate


    Ages 8 and above | 10-20 guests | 2 hours

    Each guest will create an awesome handbuilt project that starts out as a pinch pot. These can become almost anything—a custom mug, a bowl, an animal, or whatever they imagine! Guests will also create a group project as a birthday gift. At the end, guests choose two colors for their projects, and our staff takes care of the rest.

    What to Bring: Pizza, cake, paper goods, and decorations

    Timing: Friday, 4pm; Saturday or Sunday, 1pm or 4pm (depending on availability).

    Host families arrive 15 min early to set up. The claydate is two hours long, which includes time for projects and food. After the party, projects remain at the studio to dry out and fire twice. Host families will return to pick everything up 5 weeks later.

    Pricing: $450 for up to 10 guests, $35 per additional guest (max 20)

    Parents, please drop off and pick up—space is limited!

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  • Teen Wheel Birthday Claydate


    7th Grade and above | 6-16 guests | 2.5 hours

    Party guests will create three pieces on the potter's wheel (if every attempt is successful.) Pottery is tricky—we can't guarantee every piece will work out, but we'll try our hardest to help you create wonderful works of art! At the end, guests choose two colors for their projects, and our staff takes care of the rest.

    What to Bring: Pizza, cake, paper goods, and decorations

    Timing: Friday, 4pm; Saturday or Sunday, 1pm or 4pm (depending on availability). Pickup in 5 weeks.

    The claydate is 2.5 hours long, which includes time for wheel throwing and food. After the party, projects remain at the studio to dry out and fire twice. Host families will return to pick everything up 5 weeks later.

    Pricing: $450 for up to 6 guests, $65 per additional guest (max 16)

    Parents, please drop off and pick up—space is limited!

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  • Scout Handbuilding Claydate


    2nd grade and older | 10-20 scouts | 1.25 hours

    Earn your pottery badge! Learn how to make a successful handbuilt project based on a pinch pot, using scoring & slipping techniques to create something awesome. Pinch pots can become almost anything—a custom mug or a cartoon character!

    Scouts choose two colors for their projects, our staff takes care of the rest, and leaders pick up all pieces several weeks after the event.

    Pricing: $350 for up to 10 scouts, $35 each additional (max 20)

    4pm on weekdays depending on availability.

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  • Scout Wheel Claydate


    7th grade and older | 5-16 scouts | 2-2.5 hours

    Just like our adult Signature Claydate! Attendees create one handbuilding piece and get two tries on the wheel.

    Scouts choose two colors for their projects, our staff takes care of the rest, and leaders pick up all pieces several weeks after the event.

    Pricing: $350 for up to 5 scouts, $55 each additional (max 16)

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Interested in a Private Claydate for more than 6 People? Please fill out this form!

  • Reservation and Cancellation Policy

    • All claydates require a $100 reservation deposit

    • Your deposit is refundable if you cancel up to 7 days ahead. You will not lose your deposit if you change dates up to 3 days ahead, or you can reschedule for inclement weather a minimum of 5 hours ahead.

    • The remainder is due on the day of the event, based on the confirmed number of guests

    • You must confirm your final headcount at least 3 days in advance

    • Final total is based on confirmed number (not attendance) to ensure proper staffing

    • Last minute guest cancellations will not affect the total


      *Unfortunately, we are not offering claydates in Upper Montclair at this time.