The Clay Makers’ Collective

By celebrating and embracing the unique perspectives and experiences of individuals from all walks of life, we believe that ceramics and pottery can become a powerful medium for self-expression and social change.

Diversity is at the heart of creativity.

The Clay Makers’ Collective (CMC) aims to break down barriers, promote equality, and amplify the voices of underrepresented people in the ceramics community. 

Sharing clay arts access & education

Clay Makers’ Collective (CMC) is an unique opportunity designed to provide individuals from diverse backgrounds, including people of color, individuals of different gender expressions, and those from various walks of life, with the chance to explore the art of ceramics firsthand. This program is dedicated to fostering inclusivity, equity, and creativity within the vibrant world of pottery and specifically at Scenic City Clay Arts.

Through this program, participants are given an opportunity to receive a well-rounded ceramic education, as well as be able to participate in our member community studio. The program includes: 

  • Studio Orientation & Welcome Meeting 

  • 5-week ceramics education course

  • 4 monthly ceramic education classes

    • These will focus on a variety of topics from handbuilding techniques to trimming to wheelthrowing. 

  • Full access to the member studio to practice your skills outside of scheduled classes

  • A stipend for clay purchases, and free access to kiln firings, studio tools, and glazes

  • An opportunity to showcase your work in a gallery show

Congrats to our 2nd cohort of Clay Makers’ Collective creators! These students are enrolled in our September 2024 - February 2025 Clay Makers course.
Haley Popp
Annette Longoria-Adams
Kimberly Jones
Ashima Choudhary
Mary Margaret Tickle
Kendra Reams
Jennifer Velazquez
Jocelyn Zapata Ruiz

Check out our past Clay Makers:
Travis Upton
Sunitha Siddaramu
Coda Stone
Cortina Jenelle Caldwell
Sandra Gober
Dennis Bryant II
Anh Bao Tran-Le
Jennifer Aguilar

Keep an eye out for future Clay Makers’ Collective opportunities, as we do plan to offer this program again in the future. In the meantime, check out our classes to learn more about ceramics!