Central Iowa Potters

01/27/2026

Hey Central Iowa Potters! We still have room in our intermediate to advanced Monday night class that started January 26. If you’re interested in signing up, please email at [email protected] or dm me here and I can get you in contact with the person to help you get registered (late).

07/02/2025

What a great night hanging out in the most beautiful space surrounded by such amazing work. A huge thank you to Jim & Sue Heemstra for hosting a wonderful event, and thank you for everyone who came out! It made for a lovely evening learning more about their work, process, and space. Hope to see you all at the next one!

06/14/2025

🌿 Can you guess where our next studio visit will be? 👀

This magical garden is more than meets the eye... it’s full of ceramic surprises and creative charm.

Check your email for all the details, and keep an eye out — the Facebook event is coming soon!

06/05/2025

We had a great time last Saturday learning from as he walked us through his process. We talked mold making, slip casting and even design! It was insightful, practical and we couldnt be more thankful to Mitchell for generously sharing his knowledge!

05/21/2025

Artist Demo by Mitchell Spain May 31st - https://mailchi.mp/4ea463b4369e/get-connected-with-central-iowa-potters-17998183

05/09/2025

We are super excited to announce our next demo artist, ! See post for details.

04/27/2025

04/14/2025

April gathering info is in your inbox!

10/23/2024

Big announcement! Please help spread the word. 🧡

09/26/2024

Tonights the night! We look forward to seeing you all soon, and to preview the evening here is a member spotlight featuring Nancy Briggs! In Nancy's words, "Potter, sculptor, artist, teacher, gardener, mess maker. I’ve been making pots since 1971. Graduated from UW-Stevens Point and began a studio in the bluffs near Baraboo, Wis. I moved to Des Moines, IA in 1988 and began teaching ceramics at the Des Moines Art Center for the next 30 years. It was a joy to connect with adults and kids through clay. The lessons I taught kids formed the concepts that currently influence my work, birds, animals and telling stories. My sculpture has been included in exhibitions including DMAC artists annual, and Heritage Gallery . My work has shown at numerous art festivals in the Midwest including KC Plaza, DMAF . Now I produce art in my renovated carriage house studio . My work is sold at Edgewood Orchard gallery in Fish CreekWI, Outside the Lines, Dubuque/Galena, and Octagon shop in Ames, IA." Check out her amazing work, and follow her on FB at

09/18/2024

are collecting single cups/mug donations to help fun exciting things for our group. Will have a table at this year‘s potteryfest and hope to fill it with your wonderful work. How to- price and label your piece, put your business card in it and drop it off at September meeting ( studio), or at potteryfest. It’s a great way to share your work and help grow our groups experiences!