We are a community clay studio located in the Mills at Salmon Falls in Rollinsford, NH.

We are 12 minutes from Dover, and 20 minutes from Portsmouth! We have 2 hour one-time classes, 8 week classes, private events and have clay memberships available.

I love my clay class at Clay Culture! Emily is an incredible teacher— she teaches a bite-sized skill each class and then lets students jump right in and practice. The classes are small, questions and struggles always addressed, and the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. Every time I’ve wanted to experiment with a technique or material, Emily has encouraged and supported the process. Can’t recommend CC enough! 

Lauren

I’ve been taking classes at Clay Culture for almost a year now, and it’s honestly been such a great experience. Emily is incredibly patient, supportive, and she always adjusts her demos based on student interests. The studio itself is warm and welcoming for beginners, and Emily makes it easy to keep growing with more advanced techniques as you go. I’d happily recommend Clay Culture to anyone thinking about giving pottery a try!

Lisa

Clay Culture Studios completely changed my life! I have finally found a space in which I feel comfortable expressing my creative side. The space is always clean, cozy and decked out in inclusive decor. Emily is the best teacher I have ever had, she is incredibly patient, kind and thoughtful in her approach. Emily goes above and beyond for her students. The gift of creative freedom is truly priceless and I will forever be grateful to have met Emily and tried Clay Culture Studios!

Emily

We welcome and respect people of all gender expressions.

Clay Culture Studios is a proud community partner of the Affirming Spaces Project. ASP is an organization that is dedicated to improving local communities through the development and maintenance of welcoming and affirming environments for patrons, visitors, and employees of all genders.

https://www.affirmingspacesproject.org/

Clay Curious? Sign up for a private lesson!

Sign up for a 2 hour private lesson! Learn how to throw on the wheel or handbuild a special project. We can accommodate up to 6 wheel-throwers or 8 hand-builders. Clay Curious is $70 a person.

Email us to schedule: clayculturestudios@gmail.com

We host private parties!

Get a group of friends together and have a little clay party! We can accommodate up to 6 wheel-throwers or 8 hand-builders. Our private parties are 2 hours long and $70 per person.

Email us to schedule: clayculturestudios@gmail.com

About the Owner

Emily’s love for clay started in high school and intensified during her studies at the University of New Hampshire. Wernig graduated Summa Cum Laude from the UNH in May 2018 with a BFA in ceramics and drawing. Emily has had her work exhibited at the Portsmouth Music and Art Center, Bedrock Gardens, UNH Museum of Art and NHAA and Buoy Gallery. Post-grad, Emily taught at The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts in Highlands, North Carolina as the Ceramic Teaching Resident. She came back to the NH seacoast and taught ceramics at UNH as an adjunct professor from 2020-2024. Emily currently makes and sells her pottery, in addition to teaching clay classes at Mudcity Clay and her own studio: Clay Culture Studios.