IPA Independent Potters Association

10/03/2026

Woo hoo! So many IPA members rocking the Clayscapes Pottery Market! There’s still time to shop. Come support their creativity today and tomorrow!

09/24/2026

Woo hoo! What a wonderful night we had. A big thanks to EVERYONE who supported the 2026 13thirty Cancer Connect fundraiser!

09/18/2026

This is it! Clay for a Cause is tonight! We can’t wait to work for a good cause and have fun with you. 5-8pm at Benjamin’s of Franklin St.

With your $15 suggested donation at the door, enjoy live music by Walking Buddy, food, b**r, w**e, and great company.

For an additional donation you may choose pottery by the IPA members.
100% of the money raised goes to 13 Thirty Cancer Connect to help young adults and adolescents affected by cancer.

Thanks to our amazing sponsors:
Benjamin’s, Middle Ages, Stewart’s Shops, Clayscapes Pottery

09/17/2026

What is Clay for a Cause all about? Hear more on this Bridge Street segment!! The big event is tomorrow 9/18!

(WSYR-TV) — 13thirty Cancer Connect is benefiting from the Independent Potters’ Association’s ‘Clay for a Cause’ event happening this Friday by raising funds and aware…

09/17/2026

Last but certainly not least Doug Seliver, Nina Spano and Tina Parker are ready to share their pieces for a wonderful cause!
TOMORROW is the big event! Clay for a Cause!!
5pm - 8pm!
Benjamin’s On Franklin
$15 suggested donation gets you food, drinks, and live music featuring Walking Buddy
An additional donation will get you a gift of pottery.
100% of your donations are going straight to 13thirty Cancer Connect
The countdown is on - we’ll see you guys tomorrow night!!

09/16/2026

Why come and donate to Clay for a Cause? Here’s an example of an event at 13Thirty Cancer Connect. Josh Hawley, our IPA event chairperson, collaborated with a few IPA members to provide a ceramic workshop for young adults affected by cancer at 13Thirty. Funds raised at Clay for a Cause help 13Thirty provide more fun or therapeutic support for these young people who deserve a break from their medical worries and challenges. Join us this Friday, 9/18, 5-8pm at Benjamin’s on Franklin St. See the event below!

09/15/2026

The count down is on! Are you as excited as we are for Clay for a Cause?! It is this Friday September 18, 5pm-8pm!!
Margery Rose and Jen Gandee have donated work that features their one of a kind surface decoration. This is your chance to get one of their pieces and help a worthy cause:13Thirty Cancer Connect. This organization provides services and programming for young adults and adolescents with cancer.
Don’t miss the fun, great food, and the best people. The band Walking Buddy will keep us swaying on the patio at Benjamin’s on Franklin. Come enjoy a MiddleAges brew while you shop IPA ceramics.

➡️100% of your donations go to 13Thirty Cancer Connect!

➡️Special thanks to our sponsors: Benjamins on Franklin, Middle Ages Brewery, Clayscapes Pottery, and Stewart’s



09/14/2026

The count down is on! Are you as excited as we are for Clay for a Cause?! It is this Friday September 18, 5pm-8pm!!
Liz Goldenberg and Sarah Koblentz have new lovely work they donated to benefit 13Thirty Cancer Connect. You don’t want to miss the fun, great food, and the best people. The band Walking Buddy will keep us swaying on the patio at Benjamin’s on Franklin. Come enjoy a MiddleAges brew while you shop IPA ceramics.

➡️100% of your donations go to 13Thirty Cancer Connect!

➡️Special thanks to our sponsors: Benjamins on Franklin, Middle Ages Brewery, Clayscapes Pottery, and Stewart’s



09/13/2026

Woo hooooo! Are you as excited as we are for Clay for a Cause?! It is this Friday September 18, 5pm-8pm!!

Peter Valenti and Tim See, two of the IPA founding members, will offer their fabulous work to benefit 13Thirty Cancer Connect. You don’t want to miss the fun, great food, and the best people. Peter and his band Walking Buddy will keep us swaying on the patio at Benjamin’s on Franklin. Come enjoy a MiddleAges brew while you shop IPA ceramics.

➡️100% of your donations go to 13Thirty Cancer Connect!