Railyard Arts Studio
Railyard Arts Studio, in Croton Falls, NY, is a vibrant and welcoming creative space just a short walk from the Croton Falls Train Station. Our space is a vibrant hub for artistic expression and community connection.
Designed with a vision to inspire and nurture creativity, Railyard Arts Studio features a spacious, fully equipped clay studio and a versatile art classroom, both of which cater to artists of all levels and disciplines. Our clay studio is a haven for pottery enthusiasts, offering 10 pottery wheels, designated rooms for both throwing and sculpting, and state-of-the-art facilities, including two kilns to fire creations to perfection. With over 20 house glazes available, artists are encouraged to experiment and bring their unique visions to life. Our multiuse art room and event space, filled with great natural light and equipped with easels, is where we hold painting, stained glass, drawing, pastel, and kids classes, along with seasonal workshops, offering an inspiring environment for artistic exploration.
Beyond our studio spaces, Railyard Arts Studio extends its welcoming atmosphere to a cozy lounge area, thoughtfully designed to be a space where visitors can relax, recharge, and connect with fellow artists.
The lounge area also doubles as a boutique, showcasing a curated selection of artwork created by both local and resident artists. This boutique offers a unique opportunity for visitors to admire and purchase one-of-a-kind pieces.
Whether you’re here to create, learn, or simply soak in the artistic ambiance, Railyard Arts Studio provides a nurturing environment where creativity thrives, and artistic communities flourish.
Classes
Workshops
Special Events
Private Lessons
Private Parties & Events
Pottery Membership
Kids & Teen Camps
Artisan Gift Shop
Jill Leary, Founder & Owner
Jill Leary is a practicing artist and a New York State certified arts education teacher. She holds a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts, with a concentration in Ceramics, and a Bachelor’s of Art Education from Syracuse University, as well as a Master’s of Fine Arts. For 11 years, Jill worked as an elementary art teacher for the Brewster Central School District. She also inspired students after school through the district’s Enrichment Creative Arts Program, which hosted exhibitions of students’ work at the Katonah Museum of Art.
After leaving the school system, Jill focused her creativity on charity work and fundraising. She developed a successful charity fundraiser “Crafts for a Cure.” This fun-filled “carnival” of art projects for kids raised more than $100,000 for childhood cancer research and Jill has been honored by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for her incredible work. Jill also created “Healing Hugs Happy Hearts,” a non-profit program that collects more than 1,000 handmade Valentine’s for hospital patients. The cards are made by local schools and workshops and handed out to nearby hospitals on Valentine’s Day. This program has been duplicated by other cities and school districts to great success. For five years, Jill also volunteered as the chairperson and designer of Mahopac’s Fulmar Road Elementary School yearbook, where she utilized both her art and organizational skills. Her interest in volunteer work and fundraising continues through Railyard Arts Studio.
Jill is a skilled artist who enjoys working along side of other creative people in a variety of media. She loves to knit and crochet, paint with water based oil and watercolor, and is a accomplished ceramicist.
Railyard Arts Studio
621 Route 22
Croton Falls
NY 10519
