Website: https://midsouthceramics.com/
Mid-South Ceramic Supply Co. (also styled Mid-South Ceramic) is a full-service ceramics and pottery supply retailer located in Nashville, Tennessee. The company describes itself as a ceramics business “run by artists, for artists,” serving artists, craftspeople, students, and educators across the United States. It operates in connection with a working artists’ education center and community, and supplies clay, glazes, tools, equipment, and educational materials to both individuals and institutions. The business positions itself as a one-stop source for pottery and ceramics needs, supporting hobbyists, professional artists, and classroom programs alike.
Products
Mid-South Ceramic Supply Co. carries a wide range of pottery and ceramics supplies and equipment, including:
Clay
- Low-fire earthenware, mid-fire stoneware, high-fire, and raku clay bodies
- Clay-at-home kits
Glazes and Underglazes
- Opulence glazes (described as 75 colors at Cone 6)
- The Clay Lady’s glazes
- Amaco and Spectrum brand products
- Underglazes in pencil and watercolor formats
Tools
- Cutting wire, hand-building and sculpting tools, brushes, loop and trimming tools, ribs, texture tools, throwing tools, and specialty tools
Equipment
- Pottery wheels, banding wheels, kilns and accessories, clay extruders, pottery bats, slab rollers, and stools
Dry Materials
- Frits, pottery chemicals, and pottery stains
Educational Materials
- Workshops, books, DVDs, and instructional videos
About
The company describes itself as “the only full-service ceramics business run by artists, for artists, within a working artists’ education center and community.” It is operated by co-owner Danielle McDaniel, known as “The Clay Lady,” and is associated with The Clay Lady’s Campus. The company’s stated customer base spans artists, craftspeople, students, and educators across the United States, reflecting both its retail role and its connection to a hands-on education center. In addition to selling supplies, the business offers workshops and instructional materials, underscoring its emphasis on teaching and community alongside product sales.
Location & Contact
Mid-South Ceramic Supply Co. is located in Nashville, Tennessee, on Lebanon Pike.
- Address: 1416 Lebanon Pike US-70, Nashville, TN 37210
- Phone: (615) 242-0300
- Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10:00 a.m., 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m. The store is closed on Sunday and Monday.
While the storefront serves the Nashville area directly, the company states that it serves artists, craftspeople, students, and educators across the United States.
Additional Information
The company maintains a presence on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Pinterest, and its website links to The Clay Lady’s Campus. The site is organized into shopping categories covering clay, glazes, tools, equipment, dry materials, and educational resources. Among the glaze lines it carries, the website highlights its Opulence glazes (described as 75 colors at Cone 6) and The Clay Lady’s own glazes, alongside well-known industry brands such as Amaco and Spectrum. Its clay offering spans low-fire earthenware, mid-fire stoneware, high-fire, and raku bodies, as well as clay-at-home kits for those working outside a studio. The educational side of the business includes workshops, books, DVDs, and instructional videos, consistent with its identity as part of a working artists’ education center.
Profile compiled from the company’s official website (midsouthceramics.com).