Where art & community meet

Core Clay’s mission is founded on a promise of community, inclusion, and education. We firmly believe that the clay arts should be accessible to everyone, our goals are to provide an enriching and supportive environment to all our neighbors. We will always strive to create a safe space for individual development, while keeping our eyes to the collaborative possibilities within our Ohio/Northern Kentucky communities. Come visit our new location in Norwood and see all the exciting changes we have in store.

What We Offer

Laguna Clay & Glazes

Raw Materials

Speedball Underglazes

Tools

Pottery Wheels

Kiln Firings (Electric & Gas)

Kiln Repairs

Studio Rental Space

Classes/Workshops

Group Events & Private Lessons

Gallery Shop & Display

Gift Cards

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Supplies & Services

Classes

Who we are

Community + Art + Clay

Founded in 2005, Core Clay is a community of artists and students working side-by-side in a friendly environment that encourages and inspires artistic growth. We currently have 40+ artists working out of our studio.

We believe everyone has an artist inside them, looking to express themselves and we want to help you find your artistic voice. Each and every one of our artists has experience in the studio and in the classroom meaning you get not only teachers with great art technique, but also great teaching technique too. We offer classes for wheel-throwing and hand-building, (ranging from beginner to advanced) but we don't stop there, we also house workshops and group events.

Are you looking for material for your own studio? We sell products ranging from dry clay materials to commercial glazes. We also have a large variety of tools for sale, including, Kemper, Mudtools, and more.

Please get in touch today to learn more about what we can do for your artistic journey.

Meet Our Team

Our Most Popular Classes:

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Beginner

6 weeks | $205

This is a 6 week class where we meet once a week for instruction (but you can come in anytime during business hours to practice!). Our beginner classes focus on the basics of creating functional pottery. We'll teach you how to make cups/mugs, bowls, and plates from start to finish.

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Date Night

2 hr | $100-$125 per couple

Bring someone special and come play in clay! In this one-time class you and a friend will each make a one of a kind hand-built vase, which we will then glaze and fire for you.

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Upcoming Events

July 31st: Back to Centering
Sat, Jul 31
Norwood
Jul 31, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Norwood, 1912 Hudson Ave, Norwood, OH 45212, USA
Go over the basics with Jason for this Saturday workshop. Level of Experience Needed: None-Beginner
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August Kiln Opening
Fri, Aug 06
Core Clay
Aug 06, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Core Clay, 1912 Hudson Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45212, USA
Featured Artist: Amy Pellegrino & Liz Given First Friday of the Month!
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August 7th-8th: Beginner Wheel Boot Camp
Sat, Aug 07
Core Clay
Aug 07, 10:00 AM – Aug 08, 2:00 PM
Core Clay, 3846 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45212, USA
If you've always wanted to learn the ins and outs of throwing on the wheel, but can't commit to one of our 6-week classes, then this is the class for you!
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August 14th: How To Use Luster
Sat, Aug 14
Core Clay
Aug 14, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM EDT
Core Clay, 3846 Montgomery Road, Norwood, OH 45212
Sometimes your ceramics needs a little sparkle. Learn how to add a little bit of gold, silver, or mother of pearl to your ceramics. Level of Experience Needed: Beginner-Intermediate
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August 21st: Glazing Beyond the Basics
Sat, Aug 21
Core Clay
Aug 21, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM EDT
Core Clay, 3846 Montgomery Road, Norwood, OH 45212
Come learn more advanced glaze techniques with Laura Davis! Laura will walk you through her favorite glazing methods with all the tips and tricks that she's picked up over the years. Level of Experience Needed: Beginner-Intermediate Bring along up to 10 pieces to glaze
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August 28th: Get A Handle On It
Sat, Aug 28
Core Clay
Aug 28, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM EDT
Core Clay, 3846 Montgomery Road, Norwood, OH 45212
Unhappy with your handles? Good news, there's all kinds of ways to make them. Come add a few new tricks to your skillset and spice up your mugs. Level of Experience Needed: Beginner-Intermediate
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September Kiln Opening
Sat, Sep 04
Core Clay
Sep 04, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Core Clay, 1912 Hudson Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45212, USA
Featured Glaze: Clancy Base We've been getting crazy cool results from our Studio Line Glaze: Clancy so we're playing around with this base and trying out all kinds of different additives. Let's see what happens! First Friday of the Month!
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September 11th-12th: Beginner Wheel Boot Camp
Sat, Sep 11
Core Clay
Sep 11, 10:00 AM – Sep 12, 2:00 PM
Core Clay, 3846 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45212, USA
If you've always wanted to learn the ins and outs of throwing on the wheel, but can't commit to one of our 6-week classes, then this is the class for you!
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October 16th-17th: Beginner Wheel Boot Camp
Sat, Oct 16
Core Clay
Oct 16, 10:00 AM – Oct 17, 2:00 PM
Core Clay, 3846 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45212, USA
If you've always wanted to learn the ins and outs of throwing on the wheel, but can't commit to one of our 6-week classes, then this is the class for you!
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November 13th-14th: Beginner Wheel Boot Camp
Sat, Nov 13
Core Clay
Nov 13, 10:00 AM – Nov 14, 2:00 PM
Core Clay, 3846 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45212, USA
If you've always wanted to learn the ins and outs of throwing on the wheel, but can't commit to one of our 6-week classes, then this is the class for you!
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