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ACH is more than just a pottery studio - it's a creative hub where passion + community come together. Our story began with 3 potters and a strong desire to get clay into the hands of makers, old and new, near and far.
We strive to provide a welcoming, supportive space where everyone can explore the world of clay and find inspiration in the thriving community of fellow ceramics lovers. Our mission is to build community, foster creativity and ensure access to top-quality education + supplies for all.
While offering a place to learn, create and connect, our diverse range of classes and workshops taught by our talented instructors cater to the needs of every potter. We provide multi-week, Wheel + Handbuilding intensive classes, while our one-time, project-based classes are perfect for those freshly exploring clay or needing a quick burst of creative activity.
Our space consists of 2 studios--Upstairs (24/7 access FT Members) + Downstairs (PT Members)--which combine for 6,250 square feet of creative space! Both studios are linked by our back stairwell, which allows for seamless access to both floors.
Our equipment includes 20 Shimpo + 4 Pacifica pottery wheels, 11 handbuilding tables, 2 Shimpo slab rollers, 4 Cone Art kilns, 1 Shimpo de-airing pugmill and various throwing + handbuilding tools (extruder, Giffin Grips, etc).
To store personal work + tools, Members get up to 2 dedicated shelves and the opportunity to rent more space as needed. In our Glaze Room, we offer a curated selection of 25 glazes + underglazes (with washes to come), regularly refreshed to keep the palette vibrant + inspiring.
When it’s time to recharge, FT Members can relax in our Upstairs Break Room, complete with kitchen facilities—perfect for enjoying a meal or a snack break before returning to the studio.
Downstairs is where one can find our premium shop: a well-stocked resource with the widest selection of ceramic supplies in the area. Currently, we stock over 1,6500 items and are constantly adding to our assortment. We also proudly showcase + sell our member's work in our Gallery, making Ashland Clayhouse the destination for all things ceramics!
Don't be a stranger!
Say hello to the ACH team members who are here to offer support, answer your questions or simply give you a high-five.
FOUNDER
Aaron has been developing clay + glaze for hobby ceramics for the last decade, including the popular black clay body "Night". He has a passion for improving access to ceramic materials throughout the western United States. When not doing ceramics, he can be found in the kitchen or garden, surrounded by chilies and tomatoes.
FOUNDER
Danielle was a clothing designer creating wedding dresses + corsets until 2019 when she discovered ceramics. Shortly thereafter, she created the popular white speckled porcelain body "Dragon Fruit". Over the past year, she has become even more fascinated by the science, creating and testing multiple new glazes + clay bodies for production. When not working in the lab or studio, she might be found hiking.
FOUNDER
Studio Manager
Community is at the heart of everything Rica does. As one of the studio owners, her main focus is to ensure you have the best experience possible at ACH.
When not at the studio, she works on her personal project (hill studio ceramics), and travels up + down the coast, enjoying tasty bites + drinks along the way. She's a lifelong learner that can't wait to learn something from you!
INSTRUCTOR
Wheel
Annabel Lee Allen has been a dedicated potter for over 40 years and has loved every minute of it! Her journey began at 17 when she discovered a potter’s wheel at Hyde School in Bath, Maine. She later studied at Bennington College and Southern Oregon University under mentor Jim Romberg. Inspired by organic forms in nature (such as seashells + decay), fractals and symmetry, her work blends nature + form. In 2023, she exhibited illuminated porcelain mushrooms at the Schneider Museum of Art. Annabel previously taught classes at the Siskiyou School in Ashland and Lillstreet Art Center in Chicago.
INSTRUCTOR
Handbuilding
Since moving from Arizona, Ashley has quickly immersed herself in the Rogue Valley artist community. Rooted in purpose, her work echoes her passion for nature, self-care and community. She seamlessly integrates the wellness + clay worlds, offering wares and tools to elevate your home and self-care routine.
Her work is available for sale at the Drift Collective, Lithia Artisans Market of Ashland (LAMA), Clayfolk shows and Tuesday RV Growers market (summertime).
INSTRUCTOR
Handbuilding
Hina is a vibrant artist whose love for clay transcends mere hobby; it serves as her personal sanctuary + therapeutic outlet. As one of our kids class teachers, she believes that art can heal and offers kids a playful yet profound way to express themselves. As a dedicated mother of 2, she understands the transformative power of creativity in both her life + the lives of her students, fostering a nurturing environment where imagination flourishes.
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INSTRUCTOR
Wheel
With an MFA from Alfred University, Juan is a deep well of knowledge that loves sharing with his students. Extremely passionate about this medium, he enjoys every stage of the clay lifecycle, from harvesting to putting the final touches on his sculptures or wheel-thrown work. His work has been displayed in museums around the world + used to serve beautiful dishes in highly acclaimed restaurants in Ashland, OR.
INSTRUCTOR
Surface Design
Madalynn is a full-time potter + herbalist working out of her home studio surrounded by the diverse conifer forest of Southern Oregon where she gathers her inspiration. She has been working with clay since 2017 and has incorporated her love for painting + botanicals into every piece. She is excited to be a part of a local studio to share the joy + love for clay with the community.
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INSTRUCTOR
Handbuilding
Sam, aka Sama, is a multidisciplinary artist currently based in Southern Oregon. As a lifelong dancer, she loves the freedom of movement and playfulness that handbuilding offers. She loves clay for its forgiving, meditative, and ancestral qualities—we all have a potter somewhere in our bloodline! She enjoys letting clay guide her creations, celebrating imperfection, and sharing the grounding force of ceramics with others.
INSTRUCTOR
Wheel
Travis brings a wealth of experience to Ashland Clayhouse! His journey in clay, enriched by years teaching at the college level + guiding community clay centers in Durango + Portland, is further illuminated by his perspective as a multi-disciplinary artist working in film, photography, sculpture and music. This diverse creative landscape informs his approach to clay, where a quiet intensity often emerges, giving form an architectural presence and revealing a deep exploration of surface and volume.
INSTRUCTOR
Handbuilding
Kids Classes
A lifelong visual and performing artist, Zoë earned her BFA from Bennington College; worked as assistant to the director of the Ed Ruscha Studio for 17 years; toured the world with her band, Looner; and created costumes + music for stage + screen. A former competitive figure skater, she is now a certified US figure skating coach.
In 2021 Zoë co-founded Blue Barn City Farm, a family owned urban farm in Tarzana, CA that offered yoga + clay classes for all ages. Zoë moved to Ashland with her husband + two children from Los Angeles earlier this year and looks forward to sharing her Children's Clay Workshop through Ashland Clayhouse!