A NONPROFIT COMMUNITY STUDIO
FOR CERAMICS, TEXTILE ARTS, PRINTMAKING, AND HERITAGE CRAFTS IN THE HUDSON VALLEY
SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING AT FALL KILL
Instructor: Jackie Fischer
Duration: 8 Sessions
Dates: Tuesdays, September 15 - November 03, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Clay Studio, 485 Main Street, Poughkeepsie
Level: All Levels
Class Description:
We're thrilled to welcome Jackie back to Fall Kill for this special seasonal offering! As the days begin to grow shorter, celebrate the transition into fall by creating one-of-a-kind ceramic candelabras, luminaries, and sculptural centerpieces designed to gather friends and family around the table.
Throughout the session, you'll explore expressive handbuilding techniques, develop your own unique vision, and experiment with texture and surface decoration to create functional (or purely sculptural!) pieces
Included:
Unlimited Open Studio time during the class
12 lbs of fresh clay
Shared shelf space
Instructor: Caitlin Halvorsen
Duration: 4 Sessions
Date: Thursdays, September 17 - October 8, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Glebe House, 635 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Level: Beginner
Class Description:
Learn the basics of knitting in a relaxed, welcoming environment. This four-week class is designed for complete beginners and anyone looking to build confidence with the fundamentals. Together, we'll learn how to cast on, knit, and bind off while making a simple beanie.
The pace is casual, with plenty of time to practice, ask questions, and work alongside others. If you already have a knitting project in progress, you're welcome to bring it along! We are happy to help troubleshoot and offer guidance as you work.
Classes are held at the historic Glebe House, one of the oldest buildings in Poughkeepsie, where makers have gathered to learn traditional crafts for generations.
Included:
All materials included. Students are also welcome to bring their own yarn, needles, or works in progress if they prefer.
Instructor: Elycia Castaneda
Duration: 8 Sessions
Dates: Fridays, September 18 - November 6, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 8:00PM
Location: Clay Studio, 485 Main Street, Poughkeepsie
Level: Beginners age 12-16
Class Description:
Is your teen ready to get their hands on the wheel? In this series, young potters will learn the basics of wheel-throwing. We’ll cover everything from centering and pulling up the walls to shaping and trimming finished pieces. Each week they’ll get guided instruction along with plenty of time to practice and experiment! Open to ages 12-16, no prior experience necessary.
Included:
12 lbs of fresh clay
Shared shelf space
Duration: 1 session
Dates: Saturdays: September 19, October 17 (choose any or all!)
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Clay Studio, 485 Main Street, Poughkeepsie
Level: Beginner
Cost: $50 - One adult & one child; $20 additional child/participant
Class Description:
Create, play, and make memories together in this family-friendly clay workshop! Each session features a new handbuilding project designed for caregivers and children to create side by side while exploring clay through building, decorating, and glazing. Whether you're shaping whimsical creatures, functional pottery, or seasonal keepsakes, you'll enjoy a relaxed and welcoming studio experience that celebrates creativity, curiosity, and time spent together.
No prior clay experience is needed - just bring your imagination and a willingness to get your hands dirty!
SEPTEMBER PROJECT: ACORN JARS
OCTOBER PROJECT: PUMPKINS
Please note that this is not a drop-off class, and caregivers should plan to stay and work together with their child(ren) throughout the workshop.
Included:
All materials, including clay, glaze, and firing fees.
Duration: 1 session
Dates: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Clay Studio, 485 Main Street, Poughkeepsie
Level: All Levels
Class Description:
A laid-back clay workshop designed for curiosity, creativity, and fun! Spend an evening learning to use the pottery wheel, experimenting with clay, and enjoying the process. Whether it’s your first time or your fiftieth, this workshop is relaxed, beginner-friendly, and judgment-free.
Included:
All materials, including clay, glaze, and firing fees.
Instructor: Kady Underwood
Duration: 1 Session
Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Glebe House, 635 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Level: Beginner
Class Description:
Create a set of hand-printed greeting cards while learning the fundamentals of lino block printing. In this one-day workshop, you'll design, carve, and print your own reusable linoleum block using traditional relief printing techniques. Whether you prefer bold graphics, botanical motifs, or playful illustrations, you'll leave with a stack of unique cards ready to gift, send, or keep.
This workshop is a great introduction to printmaking and a perfect way to explore the craft without committing to a longer course.
Included:
All materials included.
Instructor: Alexis Babian
Duration: 8 Sessions
Dates: Saturdays, September 26 - November 14, 2026
Time: 10:00AM - 12:30PM
Location: Clay Studio, 485 Main Street, Poughkeepsie
Level: All Levels
Class Description:
We are so excited to launch this new program with multi-media artist & instructor Alexis Babian! This 8-week, all levels class explores the intersection of printmaking and ceramics, offering a deep dive into techniques for transferring image, pattern, and narrative onto clay. Designed for both potters and printmakers, this course will build fluency across materials
Explore ways to create your own unique imagery while learning multiple methods for making repeatable, layered surface design. The class will be anchored around creating silk screens to print your own underglaze transfers, but many other techniques will come up along the way!
One week we will take a field trip over to our textiles studio, Glebe House, where we will use the exposure unit to create our own screens! Please note, Glebe House is a historic home and is not handicap accessible. Reach out if this may be an issue for you and we will be happy to discuss accommodations and make a plan together.
Included:
Unlimited Open Studio time during the class
Silkscreen to use during the course
Underglaze for printing
12 lbs of fresh clay
Shared shelf space
Instructor: Elycia Castaneda
Duration: 1 Session
Dates: Saturday, September 26, October 24, Novermber 21 (choose any or all!)
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Glebe House, 635 Main Street, Poughkeepsie
Cost: $35.00
Class Description:
We're thrilled to introduce Textiles Lab, a new monthly youth workshop series celebrating the world of fiber arts & screen printing. Each session features a different project, giving young artists the opportunity to explore techniques like weaving, sewing, embroidery, dyeing, felting, and screen printing while building their creative confidence. Whether they're brand new to textiles or already love to craft, every month offers something fresh to discover.
First up, Painting with Wool: Needle Felting! In this workshop, we’ll learn the basics of felting needle safety, and how to lay and layer wool to create a dynamic “wool painting.” Participants are welcome to bring a tote bag or old shirt so their finished piece can be sewn on to it like a beautiful patch!
Drop-offs welcome, though caregivers are always invited to register for a spot themselves!
Included:
All materials
Please Note: Accessibility is limited at our Glebe House location due to the building's historic nature, and the restroom is located on the second floor.
Instructor: Elycia Castenado
Duration: 6 sessions
Dates: Mondays, 09/28/26 - 11/09/26 (No class on Indigenous People’s Day, October 12th)
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Clay Studio, 485 Main Street, Poughkeepsie
Level: Beginner
Class Description:
We are so excited to bring on experienced youth instructor & talented artist Elycia to our program!
Our Monday morning clay class is a great way to add art, sensory play, and hands-on learning to your homeschool week! In this six week session, kids will get the chance to explore pinch, coil, and slab construction, try throwing and trimming on the wheel, and learn about glazes and surface decoration. All materials and firing fees are included!
Drop-off optional (with signed permission slip).
Instructor: Elycia Castenado
Duration: 1 Session
Dates: Saturdays:September 12, October 10, November 7, December 5 (choose any or all!)
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Clay Studio, 485 Main Street, Poughkeepsie
Level: Beginner
Class Description:
Ready to get your hands dirty? Each month, young makers will explore a new handbuilding project, experimenting with construction techniques and surface decoration, building skills and creative confidence along the way.
Drop-offs welcome, though caregivers are always invited to register for a spot themselves!
SEPTEMBER PROJECT: Face Mugs
Included:
All materials, including clay, glaze, and firing fees.
Instructor: Kady Underwood
Duration: 4 Sessions
Date: Thursdays, October 15 - November 5, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Glebe House, 635 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Level: Intermediate
Class Description:
Continue your printmaking practice by creating a hand-printed calendar from start to finish. Designed for students who already have experience carving and printing linoleum blocks, this class focuses on refining technique while developing a cohesive body of work. You'll explore more advanced carving strategies, registration, color theory and edition printing as you create a calendar that's both functional and beautifully handmade.
Held at the historic Glebe House, you'll print in a studio surrounded by antique presses and centuries of creative history - a fitting place to continue building your printmaking skills.
Prerequisite: Students should have completed an introductory lino block printing class or have prior experience carving and printing linoleum blocks.
Included:
All materials included.
Instructor: Caitlin Halvorsen
Duration: 4 Sessions
Date: Thursdays, 10/15/216 - 1/05/26
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Glebe House, 635 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Level: Advanced-Beginner / Intermediate
Class Description: Take your knitting to the next level in this four-week workshop focused on creating a classic triangle shawl. Build on foundational knitting skills while learning pattern reading, increases, eyelets, placing markers, and finishing techniques. Perfect for confident beginners and intermediate knitters ready to tackle a beautiful, wearable project with guidance every step of the way.
Held at the historic Glebe House, this workshop is a chance to learn a time-honored fiber art in a relaxed, community-centered setting.
Included:
All materials included. Students are also welcome to bring their own yarn, needles, or works in progress if they prefer.
Instructor: Case Cruger
Duration: 1 session
Dates: Saturday, 10/17/26
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Clay Studio, 485 Main Street, Poughkeepsie
Level: All Levels
Class Description:
A laid-back clay workshop designed for curiosity, creativity, and fun! Spend an evening learning to use the pottery wheel, experimenting with clay, and enjoying the process. Whether it’s your first time or your fiftieth, this workshop is relaxed, beginner-friendly, and judgment-free.
Included:
All materials, including clay, glaze, and firing fees.
Instructor: Lena Chin
Duration: 8 Sessions
Dates: Wednesdays, 10/21/26 - 12/9/26
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Clay Studio, 485 Main Street, Poughkeepsie
Level: Intermediate
Class Description:
Level up your throwing with Lena in this eight-week class focused on making functional jars on the wheel. Think cookie jars, flour and sugar canisters, storage vessels, and more - just in time for the holidays!
You’ll work on throwing larger, more consistent forms, creating well-fitting lids, and refining your skills with lidded vessels. We’ll also explore surface design using underglazes, with a focus on developing patterns, illustrations, and color.
You should be comfortable centering 1-2 lb of clay to get the most out of this class. New to the wheel or need a little extra practice? Reach out about scheduling a private lesson beforehand!
Included:
Unlimited Open Studio time during class enrollment
12 lbs of fresh clay
Shared shelf space
Instructor: Lena Chin
Duration: 8 Sessions
Dates: Saturdays, 10/24/26 - 12/12/26
Time: 10:00AM - 12:30PM
Location: Clay Studio, 485 Main Street, Poughkeepsie
Level: All Levels
Class Description:
Curious about the pottery wheel? This beginner-friendly, all levels class is the perfect place to start - or continue developing your skills! Learn the fundamentals of wheel throwing, including centering, opening, pulling walls, and shaping simple forms like bowls and cups. Along the way, you'll build confidence, develop new skills, and be welcomed into the community studio experience.
Included:
Unlimited Open Studio time during the class
12 lbs of fresh clay
Shared shelf space
Instructor: Annie Buchholz
Duration: 8 Sessions
Dates: Mondays, 10/26/26 - 12/14/26
Time: 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Clay Studio, 485 Main Street, Poughkeepsie
Level: All Levels
Class Description:
Bowls may be one of the first forms we learn on the pottery wheel, but they're also one of the most rewarding to refine. In this energetic class, students will explore all sorts of bowls including cereal, ramen, pasta, and serving bowls, along with matching and nesting sets.
Designed for all experience levels, demonstrations build from foundational techniques to more advanced approaches, allowing beginners to establish strong skills while experienced throwers continue to refine their forms, consistency, and craftsmanship.
Included:
Unlimited Open Studio time during class enrollment
12 lbs of fresh clay
Shared shelf space
Instructor: Christine Liao
Duration: 8 Sessions
Dates: Mondays, 10/26/26 - 12/14/26
Time: 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Clay Studio, 485 Main Street, Poughkeepsie
Level: Beginner
Class Description:
Discover the versatility of clay through handbuilding. Learn essential construction techniques while creating functional and decorative ceramic objects in a supportive, beginner-friendly environment. Each project introduces new skills while encouraging creativity and personal expression. No experience necessary.
Included:
Unlimited Open Studio time during class enrollment
12 lbs of fresh clay
Shared shelf space
Instructor: Annie Buchholz
Duration: 8 Sessions
Dates: Mondays, 10/26/26 - 12/14/26
Time: 6:00PM - 8:30PM
Location: Clay Studio, 485 Main Street, Poughkeepsie
Level: Intermediate
Class Description:
In this intermediate class, we’ll use the wheel to make functional pieces like non-round casserole dishes, spice jars, canisters, and more. We’ll combine wheel-throwing with handbuilding techniques, including slab construction, altering forms, and making intentional cuts to create beautiful, unexpected profiles.
You should be comfortable centering 1 lb of clay to get the most out of this class. New to the wheel or need a little extra practice? Reach out about scheduling a private lesson beforehand.
Included:
Unlimited Open Studio time during class enrollment
12 lbs of fresh clay
Shared shelf space
Instructor: Christine Liao
Duration: 8 Sessions
Dates: Mondays, 10/26/26 - 12/14/26
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Clay Studio, 485 Main Street, Poughkeepsie
Level: Intermediate
Class Description:
Continue your handbuilding journey as you build confidence through more complex forms, refined construction techniques, and intentional surface design. This class is designed for students with prior clay experience who are ready to strengthen their technical skills while taking on more ambitious projects.
With Christine's encouraging and direct approach to teaching, you'll be challenged to think beyond the basics, explore new ideas, and elevate your work through careful craftsmanship and creative problem-solving.
Included:
Unlimited Open Studio time during the class
12 lbs of fresh clay
Shared shelf space
Instructor: Pia Cooperman
Duration: 1 Session
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Glebe House, 635 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Level: Advanced Beginner - Intermediate
Class Description:
Curious about quilting but not ready to tackle a full-size blanket? In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn every step of the quilting process by creating a miniature quilt that can be used as a coaster, small wall hanging, mug rug, or decorative piece. From piecing and layering to quilting and binding, you'll gain a complete introduction to quilt construction in a fun, approachable format.
By the end of class, you'll leave with a finished project and the skills to confidently begin larger quilting projects on your own.
Prerequisite:
Students should already know how to thread and operate a sewing machine.
Included:
All materials and equipment are provided. Students are welcome to bring their own sewing machine and fabric if preferred (fabric should be pre-cut into sixteen 4" squares).
Instructor: Alice Barrett
Duration: 1 session
Dates: Saturday, 11/08/26
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Clay Studio, 485 Main Street, Poughkeepsie
Level: All Levels
Class Description:
There’s something special about eating off a dish you made yourself! Learn slab-building techniques to create a functional ceramic plate, then customize the shape and surface with your own decorative details. Whether you are new to handbuilding or praticing your skills, this is a great chance to make a unique, beautiful piece that you can really use!
Included:
All materials, including clay, glaze, and firing fees.
Instructor: Annie Buchholz
Duration: 1 Session
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Glebe House, 635 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Level: Intermediate
Class Description:
Learn the traditional craft of thrummed mitten knitting and make what just might be the warmest mittens you'll ever own! Thrumming is a technique with roots in Newfoundland and Maine, where small tufts of wool roving are knit into each stitch to create a soft, fleece-lined interior that provides incredible warmth while adding beautiful texture and pattern to the outside.
In this workshop, you'll learn the fundamentals of thrumming while knitting a classic pair of mittens. Annie will guide you through reading the pattern, working with double-pointed needles, and incorporating roving into your knitting to create a finished pair that's as practical as it is beautiful.
Held at the historic Glebe House, this workshop is a chance to learn a time-honored fiber art in a uniqe and relaxed setting.
Prerequisite:
Students should be comfortable with the knit and purl stitches
Included:
All materials are included
Instructor: Case Cruger
Duration: 1 session
Dates: Saturday, 11/14/26
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Clay Studio, 485 Main Street, Poughkeepsie
Level: All Levels
Class Description:
A laid-back clay workshop designed for curiosity, creativity, and fun! Spend an evening learning to use the pottery wheel, experimenting with clay, and enjoying the process. Whether it’s your first time or your fiftieth, this workshop is relaxed, beginner-friendly, and judgment-free.
Included:
All materials, including clay, glaze, and firing fees.
Instructor: Pia Cooperman
Duration: 4 Sessions
Date: Saturdays, November 21 & 28, December 12 & 19 (no class Dec 5th)
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Glebe House, 635 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Level: Intermediate
Class Description:
Turn a cherished quilt into a one-of-a-kind jacket you'll wear for years to come. In this multi-week workshop, you'll transform a vintage or well-loved quilt into a cozy coat while learning garment construction techniques specific to working with quilted textiles. We'll discuss pattern selection, layout, cutting, construction, and finishing details, along with creative ways to work around worn areas, stains, or tears so older quilts can find new life.
Whether you're preserving a family heirloom or rescuing a thrifted treasure, you'll leave with a wearable piece that's both practical and deeply personal.
Materials Needed:
One pre-made quilt (twin size or larger recommended)
A quilt coat pattern, such as Tamarack Jacket by Grainline Studio or Patchwork Chore Coat by Patches and Poodles
Buttons or snaps if your chosen pattern requires them
Thread and bias binding will be available in class, though students are welcome to bring their own notions if preferred.
Included:
All equipment is provided. Students are welcome to bring their own sewing machine if preferred.
Instructor: Alexis Babian
Duration: 1 session
Dates: Saturday, 11/21/26
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Clay Studio, 485 Main Street, Poughkeepsie
Level: All Levels
Class Description:
Make a small ceramic frame for a favorite photo, artwork, or tiny treasures. Learn how to build a frame from slabs of clay, then experiment with texture, pattern, and underglaze to make it your own. A perfect gateway project into ceramics, or a chance to get back in the studio and making something functional and beautiful!
Included:
All materials, including clay, glaze, and firing fees.
Instructor: Annie Buchholz
Duration: 1 session
Dates: Saturday, 11/22/26
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Clay Studio, 485 Main Street, Poughkeepsie
Level: All Levels
Class Description:
Make a collection of handmade ceramic ornaments just in time for the holidays. Create your own shapes and designs using slabs, stamps, textures, and underglaze. A low-key, festive workshop for making something you’ll treasure for years!
Included:
All materials, including clay, glaze, and firing fees.
Instructor: Kady Underwood
Duration: 1 Session
Date: Sunday, 12/13/26
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Glebe House, 635 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Level: All Levels
Class Description:
Design and carve your own lino block, then use it to print a custom sheet of wrapping paper. Learn the basics of relief printing while creating a repeat pattern that’s completely your own. Make beautiful, handmade wrapping paper for the holidays- or just because!
Included:
All materials included.
Instructor: Pia Cooperman
Duration: 1 Session
Date: Sunday, 12/20/26
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Glebe House, 635 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Level: All Levels
Class Description:
Make a needle felted ornament of a beloved pet in this one day workshop - no experience needed! Students will learn how to use felting needles to shape wool into miniature dogs, cats (Guinea pigs? Snakes??) and add details to reflect the look of your own little pal. The needle felted animals can be attached to a string to hang from a tree as an ornament, or left as a soft sculpture to display.
Included:
All materials supplied. Please bring several pictures of the pet you wish to create from different vantage points (face, body, profile). These can be on your phone or printed out, whichever you prefer.
Instructor: Case Cruger
Duration: 1 session
Dates: Saturday, 12/19/26
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Clay Studio, 485 Main Street, Poughkeepsie
Level: All Levels
Class Description:
A laid-back clay workshop designed for curiosity, creativity, and fun! Spend an evening learning to use the pottery wheel, experimenting with clay, and enjoying the process. Whether it’s your first time or your fiftieth, this workshop is relaxed, beginner-friendly, and judgment-free.
Included:
All materials, including clay, glaze, and firing fees.
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TUITION ASSISTANCE
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2026 5–8 PM
SCENIC HUDSON NORTHSIDE HUB, POUGHKEEPSIE N.Y
Join us for an evening of good food, local drinks, and community connection, all in support of the studio you love. Our Annual Benefit Party is a chance to celebrate what we’ve built together at Fall Kill Creative Works, and to raise critical funds for our programs, studios, and accessibility efforts.
Enjoy a seasonal dinner menu prepared by a local chef, NY-brewed beer, cider, and wine, plus raffles featuring work from artists in and around our community.
Can't make it but want to contribute? Choose a Pay-It-Forward Ticket and we'll pass it along to a community member.
Thank you for being part of what makes Fall Kill possible. We’re grateful for your generosity and look forward to celebrating with you!