Third Coast Clay

Thanks so much, Grace, for coming to Houston. We truly appreciate your generosity in sharing your artistic techniques and creative ideas, from all scale works to large scale installing. Your insights and inspiration meant so much to us! 😊

Upcoming Artist Workshops in case you missed this one!

🏺Gaye Lynn & Michael Hodgson: 5-Day Wheel Throwing Boot Camp
📆 Jun 15-19, 2026

🏺Sarah German: 2-Day Colored Clay and Coils
📆 Aug 1-2, 2026

To get more information and sign up check out on our website under Workshops > Artist Workshop 💻 Seats are limited!

May was such a busy and exciting month for us here at Third Coast Clay!

✨ We kicked off the month celebrating AAPI Heritage Month with our very own instructor and TCC Founder, Lotus Bermudez. Her beautiful sign wrap installation at Bagby Park transformed the iconic MIDTOWN letters into a vibrant reflection of family history, cultural memory, and the experience of being Tex-Asian in Houston. We are so proud to see her work showcased in the heart of our city.

🥣 We also had the honor of supporting Empty Bowls Houston as a sponsor. Our members, students, and instructors came together to donate hundreds of handmade bowls to help fight food insecurity in our community.

Along the way, several members of our clay community helped raise awareness for the event:
• Instructor Everett Johnson demonstrated pottery on CW39 Houston
• Member Brian Mitchell appeared on Houston Life (Channel 2)
• Studio member Adam Blount was featured in the Houston Chronicle after reaching an incredible milestone of 100 donated bowls

Because of the generosity of so many artists, volunteers, sponsors, and attendees, Empty Bowls Houston raised an incredible total of $102,351.55 for the Houston Food Bank—the highest amount raised in the event’s 20-year history—providing the equivalent of more than 307,000 meals for those in need.

Thank you to everyone who helped make May such a meaningful month. We are grateful to be part of a community that celebrates art, culture, and giving back. ❤️

DEADLINE APPROACHING! 🤗

We’re inviting our current and recent Third Coast Clay students (within the past 6-12 months) to share a meaningful piece in our Student Art Showcase on Saturday, July 18, 2026 from 5 PM - 7 PM.

This is more than an art showcase, it’s a celebration of your growth, your creativity, and the community we’ve built together. A chance to reflect on how far you’ve come and to share that journey with others.

✨ Spots are limited, and we would truly love to include you
‼️Please submit your form by JUNE 1, 2026 to participate!!

We can’t wait to honor what you’ve created!
👉 Reserve your spot today - link in bio! We also have the QR code posted around the studio. ◡̈

Check out these awesome pieces from our members and students! Our next 7-week session kicks off in about a month (Jun 22), and it’s a great time to join us!

Whether you’re brand new to clay or looking to grow your skills, there’s still time to grab a spot and get your hands dirty.

Classes meet on the same day and time each week for 7 consecutive weeks, giving you a consistent space to learn, practice, and build your skills. We offer morning and evening classes, as well as a new Sunday afternoon class! :)

Our knowledgeable instructors are practicing ceramic artists, bringing real-world experience and their own unique perspectives into every class.

Your registration includes: clay, access to 150+ glazes, firings, full use of studio equipment, and 12 hours of open studio time so you can come in on your own schedule.

Sign up while you can! The link is in our bio. See you in the studio!🙂‍↕️

Upcoming Workshops This Saturday at Third Coast Clay!

🎁 Child & I - Create a Gift for Father’s Day Workshop
Saturday, May 23, 2026
9 AM – 11 AM

Create a handmade Father’s Day gift together in this fun, kid-friendly clay workshop! No experience needed 💛

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✨ Professional Practice Series: Gallery Representationwith Angel Oloshove

Saturday, May 23, 2026
4 PM – 6 PM

Learn how to approach galleries, present your work professionally, and grow your art career.

Spots are limited—sign up today! More info on our website under Workshops.

One month away!!

Five Days in Clay: A Hands-On Workshop for Refining Throwing and Hand Building Skills! This is an immersive five day, hands-on workshop emphasizing foundational skills and techniques for anyone wishing to enhance their throwing and hand building skills.

Clay artists Michael and Gaye Lynn Hodgson will share techniques and practical information that they have gained in their 40+ years working in clay. Activities during the week will be divided equally between throwing and hand building. Michael will offer his ideas and insights for throwing techniques; Gaye Lynn will work with slab building techniques, kurinuki, and integrating slip decoration onto slabs. With a strong emphasis on functional pottery, students will focus on refining skills as well as finding inspiration from workshop leaders and fellow workshop participants.

This week in clay is a great way to spark creativity and polish technical skills through a daily practice focusing on form, function and craftsmanship. Secure your spot in this wonderful learning opportunity!

📆 June 15-19, 2026 9AM- 4PM

Ready to take your art career to the next level? ✨

Join us at Third Coast Clay for our Professional Practice Series: Gallery Representation!

Learn how to navigate gallery relationships with Angel Oloshove—Instructor at Glassell, Professor at University of Houston, and a gallery-represented artist. Get real, practical insight into what galleries look for, how to present your work professionally, and how to build lasting connections in the art world.

This session is perfect for artists ready to put their work out there and grow their presence.

📅 Saturday, May 23, 2026
⏰ 4PM – 6PM

Spots are limited, secure yours today!

We’re one month away and we’re so excited! Join Grace Eun Mi Lee for a two-day immersive workshop exploring imagination, form, and installation through clay.

Imaginary Creatures: From Imagination to Installation
📅 May 30–31, 2026 (Saturday & Sunday)
⏰ 9AM–4PM

Dive into handbuilding techniques as you create your own imaginative creatures while expanding your understanding of design, texture, and form. On day two, Grace will share her approach to installation—offering insight into how individual pieces can come together as larger works, along with practical guidance on preparing pieces with hanging hardware.

This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to explore new ideas in clay and discover the expressive possibilities of ceramic installation. Spots are limited! Secure your spot today.

🎁 Child & I Workshop: Create a Gift for Father’s Day

🗓 Saturday, May 23, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Celebrate Dad by creating something truly special—made by hand and from the heart 💛

Join us for a fun, hands-on clay workshop where children (with a grown-up by their side) will create a one-of-a-kind gift just for their father. It’s a meaningful way for kids to explore their creativity while making something Dad will treasure.

Our instructors will guide you step-by-step through a kid-friendly clay project, no experience needed!

✨ Build creativity & motor skills
✨ Enjoy sensory, hands-on fun
✨ Leave with a heartfelt, handmade gift

Your finished creations will be ready for pickup in 2–3 weeks just in time to surprise Dad!

Spots are limited, so sign up today and help your child create something unforgettable 🫶🏼