Core Clay

08/17/2025

Did you take a beginner handbuilding class with us and you feel like you're ready for the next step? Good news! We have a Beyond The Basics handbuilding class starting September 7th and running through October 12th ✨🧡 This is a 6 week class that runs on Sundays from 1:15-3:15.

Taught by , this class covers large vessels, abstract sculptural techniques, surface design, advanced glaze techniques, and more. We promise, you don't want to miss out on this one.

You can sign up for this class, and all of our others, at coreclay.com 😋 BTB can be found in the classes page under 'The Next Step' tab. If you can't make this session, we have more scheduled for later this year 💃

First and second slide by Cassandra Jones. Third and forth by

08/17/2025

Podcast Episode Alert ‼️

Episode 150: Kari Armbruster on clay, life, and running for office
As a Xavier University student, Kari Armbruster lived in the neighborhood of peace-loving Norwood, Ohio, that Core Clay now calls home. Now Kari is a Core Clay potter, and she tells "Clay at Our Core" of how her clay practice informed her decision to run this year for the Cincinnati school board. Also, Anne gets to say the word sesquicentennial. Twice.

You can find this episode by searching for Clay at Our Core on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen💖

08/01/2025

August Newsletter

Need a class to work on your surface design?

07/28/2025

Podcast Episode Alert ‼️

Episode 148: The Cult Pastor on how to be an artist in residence
In which the Cult Pastor announces the new artists in residence and describes what it takes to have this opportunity to work at Core Clay.

You can find this episode by following the link to Spotify, or search for Clay at Our Core on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen💖

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5aY9QlTvZdAAOcnm1L2V0n?si=64_otOLbQVyY7jT5kA99wA

07/23/2025

It's Wednesday which means we get to show off another WIP🐫🥳

This week we are featuring ! Kari does some fun stuff. I mean... look at these leaves! Getting ready for fall, it looks like, and we can't wait to see how they turn out!

To get involved with WIP Wednesday shoot us a DM for the link, or find the QR code next to the weigh stations in the studio. This will be a great way to find new artists, get some inspiration, and highlight the cool work you're doing in the studio.

07/20/2025

🚨NEW CLASS ALERT🚨

Hang out with Vern Lash during this 3 week workshop to learn how to make wheel thrown pumpkins! You can even turn 'em into lanterns if your little heart desires ❤️‍🔥

You will be provided with a 25lb bag of clay for this class and tools are available to borrow

You can visit our website for more details and to sign up for the class. Or, if you have any questions, shoot us a DM or give us a call!

This class will run every Sunday August 24th-September 7th starting at 3:15pm. We hope to see you there 😋

07/15/2025

🚨NEW CLASS ALERT🚨

Spooky scary pumpkins oooOoOoOOOoo 👻🎃
During this workshop (with the lovely Vern) students will learn how to wheel throw decorative pumpkins that can be turned into lanterns! You will cover throwing the pumpkins, sculpting additional details such as stems and leaves, and carving them to create holes or a face for candle light.

Just in time to have your pumpkins ready for the spooky season!

You will be provided with a 25lb bag of clay for this class.

You can visit our website for more details and to sign up for the class. Or, if you have any questions, shoot us a DM or give us a call!

This class will run every Sunday from August 24th - September 7th starting at 3:15pm. We hope to see you there 👺🕸️😈

07/14/2025

Podcast Episode Alert ‼️

Ep. 147: An exit interview with Sam Jayne, who in two years at Core Clay has performed great acts of transformation to make the place a better studio for everyone. We shall miss him so much, but we wish him well on the new path ahead.

You can find this episode by following the link to Spotify, or search for Clay at Our Core on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen💖

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5cLMOkPWlNn7APULwbKbuD?si=A2DsFfuKS9q8_5gZX8dnjA

07/06/2025

🚨NEW CLASS ALERT🚨

Join Emily Hobart in this class to learn all things jewelry! Well, maybe not all, but you'll learn the vocabulary, hardware, techniques, and materials that are right for the job! This class covers slip trailing, sprig molds, glazing, and more, so come with questions and have fun 🤩

You will be provided with a 25lb bag of clay for this class.

You can visit our website for more details and to sign up for the class. Or, if you have any questions, shoot us a DM or give us a call!

This class will run every Wednesday from August 6th-20th starting at 6:15pm. We hope to see you there 😋

07/03/2025

July's Clay Club schedule is out!! 🌿☀️🌻Join us if you need some direction, or just someone to hang out with while you make!

07/01/2025

Hey you!! Yes, you!!!

We've got some good news 😋 All classes through the rest of the year are posted on our website! Date nights, 3 and 6 week classes, handbuilding and wheel throwing, as well as advanced glaze classes ✨

If you're thinking about signing up for something, do it now! These classes can go quick and we don't want you to miss out. Don't worry, though, you can always join the waitlist if you need. We'll send you an email when a spot opens up.

Make sure to keep an eye out for Beyond the Basics classes, though. These might pop up throughout the rest of the year 🥰

06/30/2025

Podcast Episode Alert ‼️

Ep. 145: Sarah Horn, building a life on plates
On Episode 145 of "Clay at Our Core," Sarah Horn tells Anne Saker how she prepared a plan for her short-term artist's residency at Core Clay: She wants to tell her story in plates.

You can find this episode by following the link to Spotify, or search for Clay at Our Core on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen💖

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6x8WsShxEPTT2c0VLixEcJ?si=55DTxP0RTYqMSXFG9C9x-g