Artist of the Month: Marret Metzger Marret Metzger, is a passionate artist born and raised in Northern Indiana. With a deep-rooted love for art, she studied at Ball State university and received her BFA with a focus on ceramics in 2019.

Make sure to put our latest event on your calendar! The Michiana Spring Clay Tour takes place on Saturday, May 24th, Memorial Day weekend. This one-day event will showcase a number of new and existing ceramic studios around Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan.

Sadie Misiuk is a ceramic artist from Goshen, IN where she operates a studio in a historic former schoolhouse. She creates comfort with the use of wood fired pottery in everyday life.

A few spots remain for our Spring Surfaces workshop on April 25-27. The Spring Surfaces Workshop includes two kiln firings, materials, and glazes. Lodging and food not included. Attendees should plan to bring 15 mug-sized pieces. Learn more at IndianaClay.org/workshops

The Northern Indiana Clay Alliance is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Emerging Artist program. This prestigious recognition is awarded to promising ceramic artists who demonstrate outstanding creativity, craftsmanship, and dedication to ceramics.

Ryan Durbin, part-time potter and full-time website developer, owns RD Ceramics. Since 2007, he’s crafted functional pottery, blending his skills honed in Louisville, KY, with studies at Northern Kentucky University.

Our mission: To develop, strengthen, and advance the Northern Indiana clay community through support, education, scholarship, and documentation. Learn more at IndianaClay.org

Featured demonstrator Jesse Woodworth of Riverwood Pottery brings over a decade of experience to our Spring Surfaces Workshop. His pots feature colorful decal designs crafted from an Enduring Images printer.

Featured demonstrator @jrothshank.bsky.social will be firing his soda kiln during our Spring Surfaces Workshop, offering participants the opportunity to engage with this unique process. Justin will provide access to some of his favorite low-fire glazes and decorating tools.

Just over a week left to apply!

Featured speaker Dick Lehman will share about his unique Oni Glazing process, share stories from his career as a studio potter, and travels around the world at our Spring Surfaces Workshop. Dick Lehman has been a potter for over 50 years in the northern Indiana region.

Artist of the Month: Breana Ferreira Breana Ferreira was born in SoCal, raised in TX, and received her BFA in Ceramics in 2022 from the University of North Texas.

Artists of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply for our 2025 scholarship program, which includes access to the annual Michiana Pottery Tour, the Ruthmere Museum Ceramic Showcase, our holiday sale event, and more. Applications are accepted through February 14. indianaclay.org/scholarship25

NICA is happy to announce our first workshop of 2025 with a focus on various surface and firing methods. This three-day event will take place April 25-27, 2025 and feature multiple kiln firings, the opportunity to connect with local artists, and three studio visits.

Our 2025 Emerging and BIPOC Artist Scholarship application is now open. Entries are accepted through Friday, February 14th. Selected applicants will receive a full Northern Indiana Clay Alliance membership with access to four shows throughout 2025. Apply at www.indianaclay.org/scholarship25

Over the last fifty years, Northern Indiana has cultivated a strong ceramic tradition through local colleges and universities, established professional artists studios, a community of devoted hobbyists, and a desire to make Michiana a destination for the ceramic arts.

Our vision: We seek to advance the ceramic community and increase awareness of regional artists while building up the next generation of potters through opportunity, scholarship, and relationships. Learn more at IndianaClay.org

Our mission: To develop, strengthen, and advance the Northern Indiana clay community through support, education, scholarship, and documentation. Learn more at IndianaClay.org