Making Clay Craft Accessible

The PennOhio Clay Guild is a community of clay artists dedicated to making ceramic arts accessible to all in our Western PA/Eastern OH region.

About Us

Membership

Where Community Meets Clay

PennOhio Clay Guild is a volunteer-led nonprofit committed to inviting artists of all backgrounds and skill levels, connecting them to resources and each other, creating space for learning, and reaching into our community to make the ceramic arts accessible across western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio: uplifting everyone we meet along the way.

PROJECT: Starfish

Our home base, taking shape

In 2024, POCG purchased a building in downtown New Castle, PA and began turning it into something our growing community has dreamed of: a fully equipped clay studio and resource hub, built by artists, for artists.

We're open, we're building, and there's room to be part of it.

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Inviting • Connecting • Learning • Uplifting • Reaching

Membership

Get connected to our supportive community and all we have to offer

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Main Clay Studio

Introducing our main studio: an open, collaborative workspace

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Artist Suites

Dedicated private studio options for exploring and expanding

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Clay Shoppe

Soon to be provider of clay, tools, and other pottery-making supplies

Program Highlights

Quarterly Clay Quest: A Challenge That Unlocks Creativity

QCQ not only sparks creativity but also fosters growth by pushing members to research and experiment beyond their usual practices.

Creative Roundtable: Fostering Artistry and Collaboration

Creative Roundtable is a monthly gathering bringing our members together for meaningful discussions and collaboration.

Uplifting Artists Through the Artisan Retail Vendor Experience Program

The Artisan Retail Vendor Experience Program offers a practical, hands-on way to help artists grow by guiding them through the process of vending at events. This program has transformed the way artists approach selling, turning beginners into confident vendors who earn real income.

Empowering Art Educators: Insights from the Clay:SPARK Pilot Program

A professional learning series for K-12 art educators, inspiring continued growth through STEAM integrated clay-art workshops, presentations, and studio experiences.

Supporting Partners

POCG received funding from Pennsylvania Creative Industries, powered by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts

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Programming Partners

POCG has partnered with the following organizations to create new opportunities for learning, growth, and support for individuals, artists, and our community.

Community Outreach

POCG has worked in collaboration with the following organizations to bring clay arts experiences, programming, and instruction to our shared community.