Monthly Meeting
Join us for our regular monthly meeting! We’ll hear from our speaker, Barbie Mathis, who creates acrylic, watercolor, collage and mixed media paintings, at 6:30PM. After Barbie presents, we’ll break for snacks and social, before returning for any regular business.
In the past 45 years as a professional artist, Barbie Mathis has evolved from being a commercial artist, designer and illustrator into becoming a fine art painter of watercolors, acrylics, collage and mixed media. She currently teaches a variety of classes and workshops in watermedias and collage while continuing to paint realistic landscapes and flowers of the southeast, as she is inspired by the many scenic waters and gardens around me. She is honored to be represented by City Art in Columbia, SC., and to be a Member with Excellence in the South Carolina Watermedia Society. She also enjoys memberships in the Cayce Arts Guild and the Trenholm Artists Guild.
Monthly Turnout
Turnouts were created as a way for us to have consistent connections with one another outside of our making and meeting times. These events happen on the last day of each month (usually at 6pm, but check back for location + time updates) at inclusive venues around the city. We try to thoughtfully choose spaces that are large enough for a group, have a chill vibe for good conversation, and don't require a purchase of any kind just to hang out.
Monthly Meeting
Join us for our regular monthly meeting! We’ll hear from our speaker, Bill Harris, on traditional Catawba pottery, at 6:30PM. After Bill presents, we’ll break for snacks and social, before returning for any regular business.
Monthly Turnout
Turnouts were created as a way for us to have consistent connections with one another outside of our making and meeting times. These events happen on the last day of each month (usually at 6pm, but check back for location + time updates) at inclusive venues around the city. We try to thoughtfully choose spaces that are large enough for a group, have a chill vibe for good conversation, and don't require a purchase of any kind just to hang out.
Monthly Turnout
Turnouts were created as a way for us to have consistent connections with one another outside of our making and meeting times. These events happen on the last day of each month (usually at 6pm, but check back for location + time updates) at inclusive venues around the city. We try to thoughtfully choose spaces that are large enough for a group, have a chill vibe for good conversation, and don't require a purchase of any kind just to hang out.
Monthly Turnout
Turnouts were created as a way for us to have consistent connections with one another outside of our making and meeting times. These events happen on the last day of each month (usually at 6pm, but check back for location + time updates) at inclusive venues around the city. We try to thoughtfully choose spaces that are large enough for a group, have a chill vibe for good conversation, and don't require a purchase of any kind just to hang out.
Monthly Turnout
Turnouts were created as a way for us to have consistent connections with one another outside of our making and meeting times. These events happen on the last day of each month (usually at 6pm, but check back for location + time updates) at inclusive venues around the city. We try to thoughtfully choose spaces that are large enough for a group, have a chill vibe for good conversation, and don't require a purchase of any kind just to hang out.
Monthly Meeting
Join us for our regular monthly meeting! We’ll hear from our speaker, SCDNR Community Archaeologist and Education Specialist, Lelia Rice, at 6:30PM. After Lelia presents, we’ll break for snacks and social, before returning for any regular business.
Lelia Rice works at the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Cultural Heritage Trust Program as a fulltime Community Archaeologist and Education Specialist. She provides children’s programming with hands-on activities in the classroom designed to teach archaeology. Rice presentations have her travel across the state to attend schools and libraries, often with the assistance of other Heritage Trust staff members. Rice represents Heritage Trust at several festivals throughout the state, many related to either science or celebrations of culture.
The SCDNR Cultural Heritage Trust maintains a collection of more than 600 Edgefield vessels manufactured at the Joseph Gregory Banyham pottery located in Trenton on what is now the Horse Creek Heritage Preserve. This collection and Edgefield pottery has now become a focus of Lelia Rice’s studies as she pursues a Master of Arts in Public History with a concentration in museums at USC. Rice's thesis will focus on Baynham's life, his pottery and the property itself. The pottery collection includes whiskey stackers, cream risers, beehive jugs, poultry waterers, and churns. Banyham’s successful businesses included the pottery, a tannery, and a gristmill. As part of her masters, she plans to design traveling exhibits to share her knowledge and the vessels with the public.
Monthly Turnout
Turnouts were created as a way for us to have consistent connections with one another outside of our making and meeting times. These events happen on the last day of each month (usually at 6pm, but check back for location + time updates) at inclusive venues around the city. We try to thoughtfully choose spaces that are large enough for a group, have a chill vibe for good conversation, and don't require a purchase of any kind just to hang out.
Monthly Meeting
Join us for our regular monthly meeting! We’ll hear from our speaker at 6:30PM. After our speaker presents, we’ll break for snacks and social, before returning for any regular business.
Monthly Turnout
Turnouts were created as a way for us to have consistent connections with one another outside of our making and meeting times. These events happen on the last day of each month (usually at 6pm, but check back for location + time updates) at inclusive venues around the city. We try to thoughtfully choose spaces that are large enough for a group, have a chill vibe for good conversation, and don't require a purchase of any kind just to hang out.
Monthly Meeting
Join us for our regular monthly meeting! We’ll hear from our speaker at 6:30PM. After our speaker presents, we’ll break for snacks and social, before returning for any regular business.
Monthly Meeting
Join us for our regular monthly meeting! We’ll hear from our speaker at 6:30PM. After our speaker presents, we’ll break for snacks and social, before returning for any regular business.
Monthly Turnout
Join us in February at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden! We’re gathering on the Garden (West Columbia side) at 2PM. The Zoo has free entry for Richland and Lexington County residents, and closes at 5PM. Don’t want to cross the bridge to see the animals? Park on the Zoo side, and find us as we stroll about. Details coming to your emails soon!
Turnouts were created as a way for us to have consistent connections with one another outside of our making and meeting times. These events happen on the last day of each month (usually at 6pm, but check back for location + time updates) at inclusive venues around the city. We try to thoughtfully choose spaces that are large enough for a group, have a chill vibe for good conversation, and don't require a purchase of any kind just to hang out.
Spring Sale Registration Opens
Use this link to register now.
Before our Spring Sale kicks off May 1-3, Spring Sale registration is open to members - from 9AM Thursday, February 20th through 5PM Friday, February 28th.
Sale registration is available via google form, and in addition to posting the link here, the link has been emailed to members, and added as a link in our social media bio. This is not a juried event - we will accommodate as many artists as we can, but if you plan to sign up, please consider doing so ASAP.
Please note: registering artists must be members of Midlands Clay - you can register here to become a 2025 member!
Monthly Meeting
Join us for our regular monthly meeting! We’ll hear from our speaker, Tiffany Thomas, who is a potter and painter, at 6:30PM. After Tiffany presents, we’ll break for snacks and social, before returning for any regular business.
Tiffany Thomas is an established ceramic artist and educator known for her emotive and expressive ceramic vessels. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts with concentrations in Ceramics and Painting from Francis Marion University. Her work has been exhibited widely, including solo shows at the Clay Studio in Philadelphia (2022), Francis Marion University in South Carolina (2024), North Greenville University in South Carolina (2016) and various galleries and boutiques across the United States.
Tiffany's dedication to her craft has led to numerous achievements throughout her career. In 2022, she presented at the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) conference in Sacramento and served as a juror for the Palmetto Hands exhibition in Charleston, South Carolina. She has conducted workshops and an artist talk at Clay By The Bay in San Francisco, California. She has partnered with Geocentral in Mason, Ohio and sold her ceramic work via wholesale in galleries and boutiques throughout the country.
As the owner and operator of Tthomasarts since 2015, Tiffany shared her knowledge and passion for ceramics with students and fellow artists alike. She continues to create and sell her unique ceramic pieces through her website, Tthomasarts.com, and teach workshops across the United States.
Monthly Turnout
Turnouts were created as a way for us to have consistent connections with one another outside of our making and meeting times. These events happen on the last day of each month (usually at 6pm, but check back for location + time updates) at inclusive venues around the city. We try to thoughtfully choose spaces that are large enough for a group, have a chill vibe for good conversation, and don't require a purchase of any kind just to hang out.
Spring Sale Committee Interest Meeting
Can you believe it? Our Spring Sale will be at Stormwater Studios in a few short months - from May 1st - 3rd!
Whether it'll be your first time participating in an MCAS sale, or your umpteenth time, if you're considering how you can become more involved in making MCAS sales a success for all artists, participating in the Sale Committee is a great way to learn more and help grow member capacity! Consider joining our Spring Sale manager, Tennyson Corley, for an interest meeting Tuesday, January 28th at 6:30PM at the Columbia Art Center, 1227 Taylor, where we hold our regular member meetings. Can't make it, but want to learn more? Get in touch with Tennyson by replying to our social post or sending us an email.
In the meantime, you can also learn more about the sale committee roles by scrolling through these images - and know there's an opportunity to assist, too, without being the lead - which can be a great way to learn the ropes while trying out something new.
CANCELLED: January Monthly Meeting
The January MCAS meeting has been cancelled due to anticipated winter weather; please make plans to join us in February!
Join us for our regular monthly meeting! Hear from our speaker, Chandler Cox, on product photography at 6:30. After Chandler’s presentation, we’ll break briefly for snacks and social, and then continue with regular business.
About Chandler:
Chandler notes that growing up, the printed photographs and home videos her family kept provided a window into our everyday life, allowing her to relive simple yet meaningful moments—like family dinners, movie nights, or playing outside in pajamas. These memories shaped her photography style, which focuses on capturing life's authenticity. In 2015, she bought her first camera, which has since become a key part of her creative journey. Despite exploring other careers, photography has remained her true passion, and today, she is grateful to pursue it professionally. She gravitates towards working with artists, small businesses, and interior designers. She loves capturing their work and/or product authentically for the world to see!
A reminder, too, that we'll start with Chandler's presentation at 6:30PM, and break for snacks/social after we hear from Chandler. Membership info coming to your emails soon, or plan to join for 2025 at the meeting - see y'all Tuesday!
2024 Holiday Sale Day 3
It’s our last day of the Holiday Sale and we don’t want to take anything home - come see us and find the perfect hand made gifts for your family and friends.
2024 Holiday Sale Day 2
Join us on Day 2 of our Holiday Sale. While the atmosphere will be more relaxed this day, we’ll still be sharing holiday spirit. AND DOOR PRIZES! Did we mention door prizes?
2024 Holiday Sale Day 1 + Opening Reception
Day one of our 2024 Holiday Sale opens at 11AM, with a special artist reception from 5PM-8PM. The reception will include light refreshments, merry music, wonderful art, comradery. Door prizes will be up for grabs throughout the sale!
Monthly Turnout
Come hang out with us for Small Business Saturday at the Bierkeller Weihnachtsmarkt!
Turnouts were created as a way for us to have consistent connections with one another outside of our making and meeting times. These events happen on the last day of each month (usually at 6pm but this one is at 5pm) at inclusive venues around the city. We try to thoughtfully choose spaces that are large enough for a group, have a chill vibe for good conversation, and don't require a purchase of any kind just to hang out.
Monthly Meeting
Join us for our regular monthly meeting! Socialize with snacks beginning at 6:30. At 6:45, we’ll get into regular club business, including voting to elect 2025 Executive Committee members + final preparation for the upcoming 2024 Holiday Sale at Stormwater Studios.
Workshop With Linda Drye (Saturday)
Inventive Slab Building
Out of frustration with traditional sculptural techniques, and with only a dowel rod and some canvas, Linda created a slab rolling technique that helped her build fun and whimsical creatures quickly and with a style that is all her own. This is a one-day workshop from 10AM - 4PM at the Columbia Art Center; registration will open to non-MCAS members October 5th.
Workshop With Linda Drye (Friday)
Inventive Slab Building
Out of frustration with traditional sculptural techniques, and with only a dowel rod and some canvas, Linda created a slab rolling technique that helped her build fun and whimsical creatures quickly and with a style that is all her own. This is a one-day workshop from 10AM - 4PM at the Columbia Art Center; registration will open to non-MCAS members October 5th.
Monthly Turnout
Come hang out with us!
Turnouts were created as a way for us to have consistent connections with one another outside of our making and meeting times. These events happen on the last day of each month at 6pm at inclusive venues around the city. We try to thoughtfully choose spaces that are large enough for a group, have a chill vibe for good conversation, and don't require a purchase of any kind just to hang out.
Monthly Meeting
Join us for our regular monthly meeting! Socialize with snacks beginning at 6:30. At 6:45, we’ll have a guest speaker to teach us something new, then we’ll get into regular club business with updates on the recent Empty Bowls event at Soda City and the upcoming 2024 Holiday Sale at Stormwater Studios.
Monthly Turnout
Come hang out with us!
Turnouts were created as a way for us to have consistent connections with one another outside of our making and meeting times. These events happen on the last day of each month at 6pm at inclusive venues around the city. We try to thoughtfully choose spaces that are large enough for a group, have a chill vibe for good conversation, and don't require a purchase of any kind just to hang out.
Empty Bowls
On Saturday, September 21, the Midlands Clay Arts Society will be setting up a booth at Soda City to benefit Harvest Hope Food Bank. Please see our Empty Bowls page for more information.
Monthly Meeting
Join us for our regular monthly meeting! Socialize with snacks beginning at 6:30. At 6:45, we’ll have guest speaker, Penny Burke talk about her work, then we’ll get into regular club business with updates on the upcoming Empty Bowls event at Soda City and the 2024 Holiday Sale at Stormwater Studios.
What Penny Burke has to say about herself:
“I am a self taught potter working with red or white earthenware clay. My work is primarily hand built and finished with colored slip and hand painted using underglazes. Inspired by nature, my pieces are constantly evolving and far from perfect which is a short coming I have learned to embrace. “
Spring Sale
Make plans to join us for our Spring sale this April, where you will find unique and creative gifts handcrafted by 24 local artists, all members of the Midlands Clay Arts Society. Artwork will range from classical designs to functional ware, from fun and eclectic pieces to fine jewelry, and everything in between!
Spring Sale
Make plans to join us for our Spring sale this April, where you will find unique and creative gifts handcrafted by 24 local artists, all members of the Midlands Clay Arts Society. Artwork will range from classical designs to functional ware, from fun and eclectic pieces to fine jewelry, and everything in between!
Artist Reception
We at Midlands Clay Arts Society love to build community in the art world. We hope that you will be our guest and stop by for refreshments and a time to mingle with us!
Spring Sale
Make plans to join us for our Spring sale this April, where you will find unique and creative gifts handcrafted by 24 local artists, all members of the Midlands Clay Arts Society. Artwork will range from classical designs to functional ware, from fun and eclectic pieces to fine jewelry, and everything in between!