We recently had the opportunity to attend an Applying Influences: 2017 Invitational Ceramic Exhibition at Artistry in Bloomington, MN. The exhibit featured so many talented potters (including Audra Smith, the Studio Manager at Northern Clay Center and the
Mixing texture: Ansel Beck Pottery
Chris spent Thursday, March 2, photographing pots from Ansel Beck and preparing the images for the website. Chris appreciated Ansel's wares because of the balance between semi-matte and glossy surfaces. If you look close, you see even see
Clay Coyote Oscars
Roll out the red carpet! This year we started making more videos, and in case you can't tell, we've been having a great time. Tomorrow is one of our favorite days of the year.... the Academy Awards. So we thought we'd get in on the fun and give out a few
Get to know: Katie Teesdale
Katie Teesdale joined the Coyote at the beginning of September as an Emerging Artist and spends time working in the gallery as well. You can find her in the studio or the gallery on most weekday afternoons and some weekends. Pop on by and say
Meet Chris Singewald
Chris Singewald joined the Clay Coyote Team at the beginning of February. Chris will be working in the Gallery on some Thursdays and Fridays. Take a moment to meet Chris and next time you're in make sure to say 'hi' and/or bring him red velvet cake. I
Tony Clennell – Shino Pottery from the Great White North
When many think of Canada, usually hockey, maple syrup, and Bryan Adams come to mind, each bringing joy to thousands of people for years now. Included in this broad spectrum of gifts to the globe is pottery from Tony Clennell. He's been diversifying
Big Gas Kiln
Ever wonder what the gas kiln looks like? At the Clay Coyote our emerging artists fire the potter twice. First in electric kilns and then a second time in our big gas kiln. Here's a short video of the team loading, pushing, and lighting her up!
Coyote After Dark: Moons over 2017
Each full moon the Clay Coyote stays open late. But did you also know that full moons have special names? According to Space.com here is the list of 2017 moons: Jan. 12 Wolf Moon Feb. 10 Snow Moon Mar. 12 Worm Moon Apr. 11 Pink Moon May 10
Unwind and enjoy these hot beverages
With a chill in the air, we all start thinking of warm drinks to help warm our bodies and souls. What better than a new mug from Dirty Dog Pottery (although they are out of Florida and don’t quite get what us Midwesterners feel this time of year),
