Archie Bray Foundation - Helena   2915 Country Club Avenue Helena, MT 59601 Phone: 406-443-3502 Fax: 406-443-0934   View our Photo Gallery or Send an E-Card     Over fifty years ago, Archie Bray, Sr. founded what is known as the Pottery on the grounds of his brickyard, the Western Clay Manufacturing Company. Dedicated to the enrichment of the ceramic arts and providing an atmosphere of creative excellence for ceramic artists since 1951. Ceramic artists from around the world travel to Helena to work and study as they enrich their creative and artistic talents. Located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains on the western edge of Helena, the Pottery would ‘make available for all who are seriously interested in the ceramic arts, a fine place to work,' Bray once said. In 1985, Bray was named to the National Register of Historic Places — 100 years after the Western Clay Manufacturing Company was purchased by Helena brew master Nicholas Kessler, whose namesake brewery used natural springs adjacent to the clay works. Archie Bray, Sr. ran the clay business after his father's death in 1931. A prominent local art patron, Bray died in 1953, only two years after founding the nonprofit Archie Bray foundation. More than 400 artists have worked at the Bray over the years. The Bray sells pottery and sculpture, and also offers classes, workshops and exhibitions for the community. Discover through a self-guided tour the traditional and contemporary pottery, ceramics and sculpture. Please call 443-3502 for class schedule and tours.   Archie Bray Foundation is located at 2915 Country Club Drive, just west of Spring Meadow Lake and three miles from downtown Helena. Open to the public. All Year Monday - Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm Sunday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm American Express Cash Discover Master Card Personal Check (In State) Personal Check (Out Of State) Travelers Checks Visa Books Childrens Activities Gift Shop Maps Merchandise Public Restroom Registered Historic Site Tour Unescorted Tour Art Art Gallery Art Show Childrens Activities Cultural Education Exhibit History Sculpture FREE Gold West travel info - call 1-800-879-1159 or request online 1155 Main Street - Deer Lodge, MT 59722 If you know the name of the business or event you are looking for click below: 1 - F   |   G - L   |   M - S   |   T - Z Accommodations | Attractions | Things To Do | Events | Communities | Dining Photos & Videos | Maps | Links | Vacation Deals | Contact Us © 2004 Gold West Country and Tempest Technologies, LLC. Site designed by Tempest Technologies, LLC.