Clay Cultural Center

09/30/2026

There’s Still Time to Register!

Don’t miss our upcoming free lecture with Tony Hansen, creator of Digitalfire Insight-live!

What exactly is clay—and what makes it behave the way it does? Explore the science beneath the surface, from clay formation and mineralogy to plasticity and the properties we experience in the studio.

Register here: https://www.clayculturalcenter.org/upcoming-events-and-lectures/df13ijupv3szmucduy21n32n1wzgj7

The Clay Minerals Society The American Ceramic Society

09/18/2026

What exactly is clay—and what makes it behave the way it does?

Join Tony Hansen, creator of Digitalfire Insight-live, for a fascinating look beneath the surface of clay. Learn how clay forms, what gives it plasticity, and how its microscopic properties affect everything from drying and strength to firing and throwing.

📅 Thursday, October 15
🕡 6:30 PM ET
💻 FREE via Zoom

Register here:
https://www.clayculturalcenter.org/upcoming-events-and-lectures/df13ijupv3szmucduy21n32n1wzgj7
The Clay Minerals Society The American Ceramic Society

Tony Hansen, the creator of Digital Fire teaches us why clay is much more than dirt. At the microscopic level, clay minerals have distinct particle shapes, sizes, structures, and surface properties that determine how they interact with water and how they behave. In this lecture, we’ll explore how ...

08/15/2026

10-4 today, come and paint ceramic goodies. By donation as a fundraiser for the Clay Cultural Center. At The Voice of Clay 16 Meetinghouse Hill Rd, Brookline, NH.

08/08/2026

Join us for a weekend of sculpting fun!
Learn to sculpt in water-based clay using photographs with Thea Cinnamon-Macker. Whether you're new to sculpting or looking to build your skills, this hands-on class is a great opportunity to explore working with clay in a new way.

📅 August 29 & 30, 2026
⏰ 10 AM–5 PM
💰 $300 | Members $275

Materials & firing included.
Register today: https://www.clayculturalcenter.org/register

The Clay Minerals Society

07/22/2026

Don't miss it! There's still time to register! Ever wondered why some clays throw beautifully while others crack, stick, or slump? Join Dr. Heather Kaminsky as she connects the science of clay with what you experience at the wheel.

🗓️ Thursday, August 6
🕡 6:30 PM (ET)
💻 FREE on Zoom

Save your spot: https://www.clayculturalcenter.org/upcoming-events-and-lectures

The Clay Minerals Society

07/14/2026

Clay isn't just for pottery... it's everywhere! 🌎

From ancient civilizations to modern technology, clay has shaped our world in more ways than you might imagine.

Check out our newest blog, "Clay: The Stuff of Our Lives" by Javier Cuadros

Read it here: https://www.clayculturalcenter.org/journal/clay-the-stuff-of-our-lives-by-javier-cuadros

The Clay Minerals Society

Clay minerals are one of the most fascinating groups of minerals and probably the most important one for humanity overall. Appreciation of their importance by the general public has always been low, perhaps for the simple reason that it appears to be a common material and one used only in primitive

06/29/2026

Ever wonder why some clays feel smooth on the wheel while others crack, stick, or slump?

Join Dr. Heather Kaminsky from NAIT for her lecture "From Lab to Wheel" and learn how clay science shapes your throwing experience.

📅 August 6th, • 6:30 PM ET • Free on Zoom

Register here: https://clayculturalcenter.as.me/schedule/9b6c4800/?appointmentTypeIds[]=89503008

06/18/2026

Did you miss the amazing Dr. Lynda Williams' lecture on Antibacterial Clays?

The full recording is now available on YouTube! Discover how clay, geology, and modern science are helping us better understand natural healing practices.

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2poccz-3B0

Antibacterial Clays: A Story of Mu, Metals and Metabolic FunctionT...

06/15/2026

Learning fun sciency things about clay with the amazing Dr. Heather Kaminsky!

05/11/2026

Have some fun this summer on the seacoast, knowing you are supporting a great cause. The Hampton Beach Club Casino is. A percentage of proceeds from May 31st to June 4th will be donated to our mission!