VALENTINE"S DAY

Las Vegas Weekly -- One Million Bones

 Clay Arts Vegas acknowledges genocide tragedy with One Million Bones contribution

Kristen Peterson

The oft-used saying one death a tragedy, a million a statistic plays on perception. In reality, a million deaths, particularly when unjust, equate to a million tragedies. But given the layer of separation in the comfort of our communities, cultures and homes, tragedy doesn’t fully sink in until a more tactile experience comes along—the shoes of Holocaust survivors or, in the case of the One Million Bones project, human bones rendered from clay. On First Friday last week, Clay Arts Vegas on Main Street displayed 8,000 bones—toes, ribs, femurs, vertebrae, jaws and fingers spread out carefully in a parking lot—all of which will be sent to Washington, D.C., for the One Million Bones project, designed to acknowledge the millions of lives lost to genocide and crises in Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Somalia and Burma. Every bone equals $1 designated (up to $500,000) for CARE, a humanitarian organization fighting poverty in Somalia and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Every bone made for the project equals $1 designated (up to $500,000) for CARE.

Photo: Christopher DeVargas

Members of the "Music for Life Drum Circle" perform outside of Clay Arts Vegas. To help raise awareness of the ongoing conflicts in Somalia, Sudan, Uganda and the Congo regions, Clay Arts Vegas exhibited 8,000 hand-made clay bones outside of their building in the arts district on Main Street, during the First Friday Festival, Nov. 2, 2012. by Christopher DeVargas


Members of "Ballet Mink" perform at Clay Art Vegas. To help raise awareness of the ongoing conflicts in Somalia, Sudan, Uganda and the Congo regions, Clay Arts Vegas exhibited 8,000 hand-made clay bones and held live performances outside of their building in the arts district on Main Street, during the First Friday Festival, Nov. 2, 2012. by Christopher DeVargas


Members of the "Music for Life Drum Circle" perform while "Nabtry African" dance interpreters dance. To help raise awareness of the ongoing conflicts in Somalia, Sudan, Uganda and the Congo regions, Clay Arts Vegas exhibited 8,000 hand-made clay bones and held live performances outside of their building in the arts district on Main Street, during the First Friday Festival, Nov. 2, 2012. by Christopher DeVargas


Clay Arts Vegas will send its 8,000 clay bones to the One Million Bones project in Washington, D.C. by Christopher DeVargas



Check out the amazing photos by Christopher Devargas

LAS VEGAS WEEKLY

Second Saturday Raku

Classes in Action

We are having an amazing time in our KIDS & CLAY classes!

Beat the heat this summer and come play with us!

 For more details on class schedules, description of classes or to register, visit our website at

clayartsvegas.com

Home School Classes

MONDAY 1:00 – 3:00


Each week, the student will make a different project while learning a new technique with our staff of clay artists.  Tile making, hand-building, wheel throwing (if age appropriate) and glazing will be covered during this fun, interactive class.  By the end of the term, student will have completed four projects and gained an understanding of clay fundamentals.  Make sure you bring clothes to get dirty in and bring your imagination.  Parent or guardian must be present during class.

8 week class ($125) includes: classes, firings, and CAV glazes.

Fee does not include clay or tools.

Classes Begin Monday April 16th

We apologize for the delay and thank everyone for their patience and understanding. We know this has been highly anticipated and long awaited. Classes begin Monday, April 16th and you can stop in to register up to 15 minutes prior to the start of class or get a head start and register online. We look forward to seeing soon!

Give the Gift of CLAY!

We now have gift certificates available in our online store! Support someone's addiction, help introduce friends or family to the joys of clay, purchase a gift certificate and start them on their way to hours of fun and entertainment! A perfect gift for the creative or adventurous!

Don't forget Mother's Day is fast approaching, get a head start and give the gift of clay!

Click here to purchase one today.

Special Events

Now Available!

We offer the opportunity to hold parties and group events at Clay Arts Vegas. Whether it is a girls night out or a gathering of friends and family, you will be creating art and memories to take home with you and to cherish forever! Lessons and parties are designed to be flexible around the needs of the student or group.

Group Events




Corporate Team Building




Couples Date Night




Birthday Parties (adult or child)




Scout Clay Badge Workshop or Youth Group Activity




Field Trip

Please contact us for more information and to reserve a time today!

Class Membership at CAV

Class Memberships Include:

Use of the Common Facilities of The CAV Studios - a fully outfitted ceramics studio with a large range of equipment, including 10 wheels, hand-building tables, slab rollers, wedging tables, glazing area, extruders, and clay-friendly sinks. We are open Monday through Friday 9am-9pm and Sunday 10am-6pm.

Clay Arts Vegas accepts enrollment 15 minutes prior to the start of class. Enrollment includes storage for your work, a locker for personal possessions during class, and of course assistance with choosing the best tools and Laguna clay to best suit your needs. We here at CAV are committed to ensuring that your experience is not only enjoyable, but one that keeps you coming back for more! Please make sure to bring a towel and clothes for getting dirty.

Mommy and Me Clay Class

Clay Arts Vegas is proud to announce our Mommy and Me class!

This is a class for a child (ages 3+) and special adult (parent, grandparent, relative, nanny, or guardian). The pair create magical memories while working together on a clay project. 8 week Class Membership fee of $125 includes one adult and one child and $60 for each additional child. An adult must be present for children to attend. Come experience clay together!

Monday 9:30am-11:30am

Please contact us for more information.

Clay Arts Vegas Class Schedule

Clay Arts Vegas Class Schedule

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The New Home of Ceramics in Las Vegas

We here at CAV are bursting at the seams with excitement and continuing to work diligently putting the finishing touches on what we call home! Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to seeing you soon. We are constantly updating our website with more information! Thank you for your patience through our construction period.

Registration for classes is in full effect! 

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to become apart of a growing community of artists and like minded art enthusiasts.

Clay Arts Class Registration

Class and Membership Registration

Classes will be starting 

 in a few weeks and we are so excited for them to begin! 

We just made registering for classes and memberships so much easier too. Sure you could email or call, but now you can register by accessing our store through our Facebook Fan Page, our website, or directly through our online store.

Register for our 

Annual Memberships

8 week class membership

6 month class membership

12 month class membership