By artists, for artists.
Mid-South Ceramic Supply is the only full-service ceramics supply company based in a working artists’ education center, The Clay Lady’s Campus.
We bring our passion for clay arts to every product, service, and customer interaction.
The Highest Quality Pottery Supplies
We believe in the products we sell.
We go out of our way to develop and source the highest quality products at the best price. We manufacture award-winning Opulence Glaze and The Clay Lady’s Products on site.
Commitment to Education
We’re artists helping artists create.
As artists and passionate makers, we gladly share our expertise and information about the pottery and ceramics supplies and products we carry.
In fact, most of the experts on our sales and service team are also experienced teachers and working artists on The Clay Lady’s Campus.
Impeccable Service
We take pride in offering fast, accurate service to each and every customer.
Our passionate team of experts is dedicated to helping you find the best products and supplies to meet your needs.
A Nashville-born business
Mid-South Ceramic Supply Company began as a 2,000 square foot warehouse on the north side of Nashville, opened in 1986 by owner Tom Turnbull. The business quickly became known within the local art community and schools as the place for friendly service and reliable, high-quality products. Tom later expanded its offerings with a few classes and workshops. That reputation for service, quality, and education is still the backbone of our business today.
Manufacturer of award-winning Opulence Glaze
Within just a few years, a local university asked Tom to develop a line of commercial dipping glazes for their fine arts program, and Opulence Glaze was born. Production began in 1989 with 12 glazes; today we develop, test, and manufacture with the highest of quality control more than 75 Opulence Glaze colors and finishes on site.
Artist-operated clay resource
Fast forward 16 years; in 2007, pottery teacher Danielle McDaniel~The Clay Lady (CEO) and longtime Mid-South employee Tami Archer (CFO) purchased the growing ceramics supply business. Mid-South Ceramics became a leading supplier of quality ceramics products in the United States. Their combined experience added depth and purpose that created the strong foundation of Community Education, and Supplies on The Clay Lady’s Campus today! In 2016, Joseph McDaniel (COO) joined the management team to assure continuing success and growth to the business for the next generation of our clay community!
What is The Clay Lady’s Campus?
As co-owners of Mid-South Ceramic Supply Company, Danielle and Tami have dramatically expanded the company’s physical space to establish The Clay Lady’s Campus, a one-of-a-kind artist community where makers of all skill levels can create, connect, and learn.
Visitors from across the country come to The Clay Lady’s Campus for classes, workshops, seminars, events, gallery shopping, and of course, supplies from Mid-South Ceramics!
Meet the Team
Tami Archer
CFO AND MID-SOUTH CERAMICS MANAGER
Starting as an employee in 1988, Tami became co-owner of Mid-South Ceramics in 2007. Tami administrates the supply portion of the business and enjoys woodworking and the outdoors.
Danielle McDaniel~The Clay Lady
CEO AND INSTRUCTOR
Better known as “The Clay Lady”, Danielle became co-owner of Mid-South Ceramics, merging her teaching and product line in 2007. Danielle administrates the educational component of the business. When not teaching, she likes to sculpt, write and mentor new artists. She teaches Wednesday morning and evening pottery classes.
Joseph McDaniel
COO, RESEARCH, AND DEVELOPMENT, INSTRUCTOR
Joseph completed his BFA in Ceramics at Appalachian Center for Crafts. Joseph has developed our last several lines of Opulence Glaze and The Clay Lady’s Products. Joseph is an instructor at The Clay Lady’s Education Center!
Denise Brown
CUSTOMER SUCCESS MANAGER
Starting in 2004, Denise worked for The Clay Lady and is now Mid-South Ceramic’s Retail Manager. Denise is the first person you see when you walk into our showroom and she loves taking care of our customers. She enjoys karaoke, feeding people and concerts!
Alyssa Gorman
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT, KILN TEAM, INSTRUCTOR
Alyssa assists Danielle in teaching clay The Clay Lady Way! She has her B.S. in Education and is passionate about sharing knowledge with others which is why she is one of our instructors! She loves to create, uplift, and dance when no one’s watching; and will often be seen with her pottery pups, Captain Jack and Poppins.
Celeste Vangeli
ORDER FULFILLMENT, INSTRUCTOR
Celeste joined our team with an impressive resume in Clay and Chemistry! A biology graduate with a minor in studio arts focusing on ceramics from the University of Mississippi. Celeste is an instructor at The Clay Lady’s Education Center!
Alexie Smith
WAREHOUSE MANAGER, INSTRUCTOR
Alexie keeps our warehouse ‘ready…set…GO!’ for orders and production. He studied ceramics at Wichita State in Kansas and enjoys his own studio space in Studio B where he can develop his craft. He also loves high-fives and cartwheels. Alexie is an instructor at The Clay Lady’s Education Center and is our Kiln Repair Specialist.
Jennifer Ancevski
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
If you know about the events and news around the campus, Jennifer is the reason why! Jennifer is learning more and more about clay everyday and finds joy in taking photos of the students and the team and sharing them with our community. She is a dog mom and loves to travel!
Melissa McKee
GUEST SERVICES
Melissa makes us look good- literally. She keeps our campus guest ready and looking great! She loves making with stained and fused glass, being outdoors and building relationships on The Campus.
Cassis (Cuh-s-ees) Pitman
STUDIO MANAGER, INSTRUCTOR
Cassis, pronounced (Cuh-s-ees), has her BFA in Ceramics with a background in ceramic production. She is exploring new art expressions with light sculptures. She is rarely seen on Campus without her dog and teaches at The Clay Lady’s Education Center!
Jarl Schlunk
WAREHOUSE FULFILLMENT
Jarl is a creator and hard-working member of our team! We love having him in the warehouse making our glazes shelf ready, shipping on time, and production accurate!
Connor Finegan
FACILITIES MANAGER
Connor is a student turned employee but also still a student who can be found delivering your clays, fixing a leaky faucet, packing your orders, or taking a class. He also owns his own mobile detailing business and can make your car look like new – @revive.nashville.detailing
Henry Sekeres
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Henry is a Clay Cadet turned member of Team Blue. He took classes with The Clay Lady in both middle and high school before earning his BFA in ceramics at the Appalachian Center for Craft. He is one of the people making our Opulence Glazes shelf-ready for you!
Jessica Uhles
MSC CUSTOMER SERVICE
Jessica assists Denise at Mid-South Ceramics. As a former art teacher, she continues to use her knowledge of art practices to guide customers through their journey with clay! She loves throwing on the wheel, hiking, and loving on her dog, Gus!
Morgan Hooper
KILN TEAM
Morgan thinks of herself as a Kiln Fairy, flying through Kiln Alley loading and unloading student work. She fell in love with pottery in 2023 after attending a “Try It” class, and has been hooked ever since. Originally from Georgia, Morgan is loving Nashville and its creative energy!
Jané Marks
WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE
Jané’s love of ceramics sparked when she was 6 and attended her first Clay Camp with The Clay Lady. She can be found delivering clay and supporting everyone in the warehouse!
Edgar P. Kaolin & Col. Silica Sanders
QUALITY CONTROL, NIGHT SECURITY
By day, Edgar, pictured on the left, and Silica, pictured on the right, can be found in the warehouse inspecting all incoming and outbound shipments. By night, they take their jobs very seriously as our campus security guards.
Petri (Pee-Tree) Pitman
WAREHOUSE CUSTOMER LIASON
Petri is an enthusiastic pup who provides boundless joy to our campus! Whether he is greeting customers or overseeing warehouse operations with his mom, Cassis, he will make your visit a truly pawsome experience!
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