UGLY POT
THROW FESTIVAL
2025
A pottery festival celebrating the ugly pot!
"I'M GOING TO MAKE
THE NEXT ONE BETTER!"
The next Ugly Pot Throw Festival will be Saturday, October 18!
The Ugly Pot Throw Festival is a free, community event inspired by the ugly pot: the fallen, broken, mis-glazed, wonky, pots “give their life to teach you how to make the next pot better”! We must honor those ugly pots as teachers and guides on our journey. As we throw them against the wall we exclaim, “I’m going to make the next one better!”
WHEN
Saturday, October 18, 2025
10:30 - 4:30
WHERE
The Clay Lady's Campus
1416 Lebanon Pike
Nashville, Tennessee 37210
TAKE A LOOK AT THE UGLY POT THROW FESTIVAL 2024:
THROW YOUR UGLY POT & HAVE A HANDS-ON OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A BETTER ONE!
Throw an ugly pot against the wall as you exclaim, “I’m going to make the next one better!” This has been our tradition during The Ugly Pot Throw for 15 years! You’ll also have a hands-on opportunity at the festival.
ENJOY HOTDOGS AND DOG ADOPTIONS!
Grab a hot dot, chips and a drink and listen to music while petting the cute adoptable dogs of New Leash On Life!
SHOP OUR TN POTTERY MARKET!
The Ugly Pot Throw Festival features handmade pottery (not the ugly kind) from 30 potters . Support your local potters and stock up early for the holidays!
WATCH THE "UGLY POT THROW" DOWN!
Who will win the “Ugly Pot Throw” Down? Watch artists compete to see who can throw the tallest cylinder, widest platter, and more!
Olivia Claire Studios • Lee Bee Pottery • Misty Meadows Pottery • The Singing Gecko • DC Pottery • Rum Cat Clayworks • Jessica Uhles Pottery • Rose Ceramics
Rachel Moore • Shepherd Pottery and Art • Jayne Stahlke • Kristina Clements • West America Pottery • Long Shadow Pottery • Ubiquitous Nerd •
Clay & Company • Creations by SJM • Daffodil Designs
COMMUNITY SPONSORS
Helping us to make the next one better!
Interested in sponsoring? Contact events@theclaylady.com
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The Ugly Pot Throw Festival is a free event however we do have a limited amount of VIP tickets. Learn more about VIP tickets and purchase here.
The Ugly Pot Throw Festival is a family friendly event! Four legged friends are welcome as well. We have a kid’s table where children can make a clay project.
The Ugly Pot Throw Festival opens at 10:30 AM for the general public and 9:30 AM for VIP tickets holders. Come early for the best selection of pottery and parking!
Yes, The Ugly Pot Throw Festival is a pet friendly event. We just ask you keep your furry friends on a leash. Be aware this event is held on pavement.
The Ugly Pot Throw Festival is an outdoor event and will go on rain or shine! All activities will be under a tent.
Parking is FREE and we will have signs to guide you exactly where to park. We will have handicap accessible parking. Parking is limited, so we recommend using Ride Share to get here.
We will have hot dogs, chips, drinks, and snacks available for purchase! This an alcohol-free event.
There will be over 30 talented potters from across the state of Tennessee selling their work!
VIP tickets include:
- Access to the festival 1 hour early, 9:30-10:30
- Early access to parking
- One free drink
- One free gift
Purchase your VIP ticket here!
Contact events@theclaylady.com for details!