Mid-South Ceramic Supply Company is located on The Clay Lady’s Campus in Nashville, Tennessee. The Campus hosts several workshops and events for every skill level of artist.
2019 Events on Campus
Progressive Studio Dinner 
Firefly Artisan Fair 
The Clay Lady’s Studio Student Show
September
- StoryMakers, Saturday, September 21, 5:30-8:00PM…Free family event
October
- Firefly Artisan Fair, an outdoor night market, Saturday, October 19, 5:00-9:00PM…Hosted on The Clay Lady’s Campus featuring a variety of Nashville artisans
November
- The Clay Lady’s Studio Student Show, Saturday, November 16, 10:00-4:00…Free, Shop for the holidays from our students
December
- Holiday Open House, Thursday, December 12, 5:00-8:00… Celebrate the holidays with our artist community
2020
- Red Handed Symposium 2, May 29-31, 2020… RHS2 gathers ceramic artists that focus on red earthenware clay as their medium for expression and construction for a weekend of demonstrations from artists working with red clay.
Workshops on The Campus
May
- Mom and Me Pottery Wheel Workshop with The Clay Lady, Saturday, May 11, 2:00-4:00pm…$45
Enjoy a family-filled day learning how to throw on the pottery wheel with Danielle~The Clay Lady. No experience needed. This class is for ages 5-95, for mothers and children young and old.
Mom & Me Pottery Wheel Workshop with Danielle~The Clay Lady
Class Full – Workshop Closed
Enjoy a family filled day learning how to throw on the pottery wheel with Danielle~The Clay Lady. No experience needed. This class is for ages 5-95.
June
- Make a Clay Clock with Jackie Schlicher, Saturday, June 1, 10:00am-12:00pm…$45
Learn how to make a clock out of clay with Jackie Schlicher of Wildhair Pottery. No experience necessary and all your supplies will be provided.
Make a Clay Clock with Jackie Schlicher, June 1
Class Full – Workshop Closed
Saturday, June 1, 10:00am-2:00pm
Learn how to make a clock out of clay with Jackie Schlicher of Wildhair Pottery. No experience necessary and all your supplies will be provided.
- Everything Kiln Class with The Clay Lady and Joseph McDaniel, Saturday, June 15, 9:00-12:00…$65
Take the guess work out of loading your kiln. Learn more about how pieces are fired in the kiln, how to load and fire the kiln, and more. Some experience may be required.
Everything Kiln Class with Danielle & Joseph McDaniel, June 15
Class Full – Workshop Closed
Saturday, June 15, 9:00am-12:00pm
Take the guess work out of loading your kiln. Learn more about how pieces are fired in the kiln, how to load and fire the kiln, and more.
- Master Series with Ben Carter, Saturday, June 29, 9:00-3:00…$225
Spend the day in the studio with Ben Carter, host of The Red Clay Rambler Podcast, and watch him at work. Learn about his process and unique style. You will be able to interact with him and ask questions. This workshop is demonstration only.
Master Series Workshop with Ben Carter, June 29
Class Full – Workshop Closed
Saturday, June 29, 9:00am-3:00pm
Spend the day in the studio with Ben and watch them at work. Learn about their process and unique style. You will be able to interact with them and ask questions. Demonstration only.
July
- Fused Glass Suncatchers with Keri Lawrence and Brenda Vehige, Saturday, July 13, 10:00-2:00…$95
Learn the basics of fused glass by making a suncatcher. All supplies are included.
Fused Glass Suncatcher Workshop with Keri Lawrence & Brenda Vehige, July 20
Class Full – Workshop Closed
Saturday, July 20, 10:00am-2:00pm
Learn the basics of fused glass by making a suncatcher. All supplies are included.
- Intro to Wood turning Workshop with Woodwacker Jeff, Saturday, July 27, 9:00-12:00…$65
Learn the basics of wood turning by making a wooden pen. All supplies are included and no experience required.
Woodturning Workshop with Woodwacker Jeff, July 27
Saturday, July 27, 9:00am-12:00pm
Learn the basics on how to make a wooden pen on a lathe with Jeff Brockett from Tennessee Association of Woodturners.
August
- Clay Mask Workshop, Enhanced with Mixed Media by Nan Jacobsohn, Saturday & Sunday, August 10-11, 9:00-3:00 each day…$185
Spend the weekend with Nan Jacobsohn making a clay mask with mixed media elements. Some experience is required.
Clay Masks, Enhanced with Mixed Media by Nan Jacobsohn, Aug 10-11
Class Full – Workshop Closed
Saturday & Sunday, August 10-11th from 9:00-3:00 each day on The Clay Lady’s Campus. Cost $185
Spend the weekend with Nan Jacobsohn learning to make clay masks using mixed media. Some experience is required.
- Raku Workshop with The Clay Lady, Saturday, August 24, 9:00-12:00…$85
Want to learn more about raku firing? This workshop will teach you all about the history of raku and tips and techniques for successful firings. Each participant will be able to fire 2 of their own bisque pieces during the class.
Raku Workshop with Danielle~The Clay Lady, Aug 24
Class Full – Workshop Closed
Saturday, August 24, 9:00am-12:00pm
Want to learn more about raku firing? This workshop will teach you all about the history of raku and tips and techniques for successful firings. Each participant will be able to fire 2 of their own bisque pieces during the class.
September
- Master Series Workshop with Shadow May, Saturday, September 7, 9:00-3:00…$225
Spend the day in the studio with Shadow and watch him at work. Learn about his process and unique style. You will be able to interact with him and ask questions. Demonstration only.
Master Series Workshop with Shadow May, Sept 7, 2019
Workshop Closed
Saturday, Sept 7, 2019 9:00am-3:00pm
Spend the day in the studio with Shadow and watch him at work. Learn about his process and unique style. You will be able to interact with him and ask questions. Demonstration only. Participants are also invited to a Wood Fire and dinner the Friday night before.
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November
- Gas Kiln Workshop with Audra Ladd, Saturday, November 9, 9:00-3:00…$175
Curious about Cone 10 gas firing? Learn more about high-fire with Audra.
C/10 Gas Kiln Workshop with Audra Ladd, Nov 9
Saturday, Nov 9, 9:00am-3:00pm
Class Full – Workshop Closed
Curious about Cone 10 firing? Learn more about high-fire with Audra. Each participant will be able to bring 10-15 pieces of (Cone 10) bisque work to glaze and load in the kiln.
*Cancellation Policy: If you cancel more than 14 days prior to the workshop, you will receive a full refund. If you c…
- Glazing Workshop with Joseph McDaniel, Saturday, November 23, 10:00-2:00…$185
We will learn more about the chemistry to determine how glazes will react in the kiln to better predict the results. Learn how to determine what your glaze will look like after the firing by understanding the different kind of glazes.
Glazing Workshop with Joseph McDaniel, Nov 23
Saturday, Nov 23, 10:00am-2:00pm
We will learn more about the chemistry to determine how glazes will react in the kiln to better predict the results. Learn how to determine what your glaze will look like after the firing by understanding the different kind of glazes.
*Cancellation Policy: If you cancel more than 14 days prior to the workshop, you will receive a full refun…
December
- Clay Gingerbread House Workshop with Tammy Gentuso, Saturday, December 7, 9:00-3:00…$115
Learn how to make a gingerbread house out of clay. Tammy will teach you how to handbuild the structure and decorate with clay candy. All supplies and clay is included.
Clay Gingerbread House Workshop with Tammy Gentuso, Dec 7
Saturday, Dec 7, 2019, 10:00am-2:00pm
Learn how to make a gingerbread house out of clay. Tammy will teach you how to handbuild the structure and decorate with clay candy. All supplies and clay is included.
*Cancellation Policy: If you cancel more than 14 days prior to the workshop, you will receive a full refund. If you cancel less than 14 days prior, you will receive a 5…
- Fused Glass Ornament Workshop with Keri Lawrence & Brenda Vehige, Saturday, December 14, 9:00-12:00…$95
Brenda & Keri will teach the basics of fused glass. No experience is required and all supplies are included. Each participant will make 3 ornaments.
Fused Glass Ornament Workshop with Keri Lawrence & Brenda Vehige, Dec 14
Saturday, Dec 14, 9:00am-12:00pm
Brenda & Keri will teach the basics of fused glass. No experience is required and all supplies are included. Each participant will make 3 ornaments.
*Cancellation Policy: If you cancel more than 14 days prior to the workshop, you will receive a full refund. If you cancel less than 14 days prior, you will receive a 50% refund. If you ca…
For more information on our classes, call 615-242-0346.