SHREWSBURY – Claytime celebrated its 25th anniversary on Nov. 18.
Inspired by an activity at a friend’s birthday party, partners Laurel Knox and Joanne Wax founded the company in 1999 on Pleasant Street in Worcester. Claytime moved to its current location — 124 Boston Turnpike — in Shrewsbury several years later.
“We get people every day who come in and say how glad they are that we’re in business. Some people who we had as kids are coming in with their kids. We’ve had people meet here, come back a year later, and get engaged,” said Knox. “It still sometimes surprises me how much people love to do this.”
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Through birthday parties, corporate events, after-school programs, date nights, and more, Claytime has given thousands of community members the opportunity to design their own pottery. Wherever Knox and Wax go, there’s love for Claytime.
“You can be in here and see people of all ages and generations together. Grandmothers with their kids, generations — sitting together, doing something all together,” said Wax.
