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Clay Throw Down

May 21, 2026

Artpark

Registration Now Open!

Erie 1 BOCES, in partnership with Artpark, welcomes high school ceramic students from school districts across the region for the annual Clay Throw Down event.

High school students will work in teams to complete a series of fast paced ceramic challenge!

2026 Clay Throw Down Registration Form

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Grant application due October 31, 2025. See below.

2026 Clay Throw Down Grant Application

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Past Winners:

2025 - Niagara Wheatfield Senior High School

2025 Event Photos

first place finishers pose with their trophy
large group shot of all clay throw down participants in ponchos and holding umbrellas
winning students posing next to their tall pot
close up of many hands working to stabilize a coil pot
student in a blindfold attempts to throw a pot on a pottery wheel
student attempts to throw pottery on a wheel using their elbows
a view from a above showing a tent with students working on a pottery wheel
Recently thrown pottery is lined up and awaiting judging
a group of students pretend to sip out of coffee mugs they recently made from clay
Student works on a pottery wheel
students gather around a pottery wheel

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