One Week Until the 10th Anniversary Celebration of Claire Raack Ceramics!

Today I reflect on 2019, a year fueled by new horizons and huge steps toward my artistic goals.

I took my first trip to Hawaii to visit my brother Taylor and sister-in-law Tingting, which brought incredible new inspiration into my work. 

I'm so grateful for Taylor he is always interested in learning more about my art and has taught me so many life skills that I have applied to my small business.                                                                                                

      

Extremely grateful for my dad who has inspired my creative abilities from a young age & is always happy to bring me sustenance to keep me going at shows! Pictured is a wall hanging I made him for Father's Day & a birthday tea set, both inspired by his succulents!

2019 was the year I saved up enough to buy my very own new pottery wheel! The feeling of throwing that first piece on my own equipment was amazing. Pictured is one of those first pieces!  In 2019 I officially launched my worldwide Etsy shop! Thank you Aunt Val for being one of my first supporters on that platform and the proud owner of this special cup via Etsy!  Your detailed review helped me to land sales across the country.

Jane Cunningham, my childhood neighbor always believed in me. Pictured is a necklace Jane commissioned from me & a surprise house portrait for her 80th birthday. Rest in peace, Jane. I will never forget your interest in all my endeavors and encouragement to do the best I could in all aspects of my life!

2019 was the first year I showed my art outside of my studio, at Sparks in the City 

and experimented with fun functional pieces like birdhouses, tree toppers and hair clips!

Finally a SNEAK PEEK of some new in progress bowls, just a couple of the many new works that will be available next week!

🎁 7 Days Left of Specials!

1. SAVE 10% NOW! All available Etsy and instagram artworks leading up to the sale are 10% OFF for followers! DM me to claim your piece.

2. WIN BIG! Like and share my 10-day countdown posts for a chance to win my first-ever $10 gift certificate!

3. FIRST 10! The first ten supporters at the upcoming sale will receive a $10 Claire Raack Ceramics gift certificate & truffles


Hope to see you in a week to celebrate together, Claire

10 DAYS until the 10th Anniversary of Claire Raack Ceramics!

To celebrate a decade in business, we're taking a 10-day trip down memory lane!

Today, we look back to the very first moments in 2016. I couldn't have started this journey without the belief and support of a few key people.

From those first experimental pieces at Orange Art Center and the excitement of my very first bisque and glaze firings at the ArtCraft with the amazing Mark Yasenchack (thank you, Mark!)

 to my very first craft holiday sale

and first two commissions that kicked it all off!

A huge shout-out to all my OG supporters!

Thank you, Deb Pinter for being one of my first believers! And Mom thank you for your tireless help organizing and setting up my space (and still doing it!). ❤️

Exclusive 10-Day Anniversary Offers!

To thank you for 10 wonderful years:

1. SAVE 10% NOW! All my posted "for sale" works leading up to the sale are 10% OFF for my loyal followers! DM me to claim your piece.

2. WIN BIG! Like and share my 10-day countdown posts for a chance to win my first-ever $10 gift certificate! (Valid towards any ceramic original, custom-made work, or ceramics class of your choice!) Raffle closes at 8am Saturday Dec. 6th 2025 & announced at 9am!

3. FIRST 10 GET A GIFT! The first ten supporters at the upcoming sale will receive a special $10 gift certificate, as well as upgraded sweets (Dubai chocolate and truffles) from Claire Raack Ceramics as a thank you for 10 great years!

IT ALL LEADS HERE! A sneak peek of my newest finished work

Join me in 10 days for the big anniversary at the Twist Drill Holiday Sale! 

at the Cleveland Twist Drill Building
4700 Lakeside Avenue Cleveland, OH 44114

Broadview Gallery Opening

"Cast Ashore" & "Offset" are among my newest works on display at Broadview Gallery. https://broadviewgallery.com

2023 Broadview Road Cleveland, OH 44109

Friday, January 5th, 5-8 pm. & Saturday, January 6th, 2-5 pm.

February 2nd Friday, 5-8 pm. & Saturday the 3rd, 2-5 pm.

Both are wheel thrown porcelain ceramics.  "Cast Ashore" is a double layer bowl useful for a variety of dining, serving, and organizational necessities and "Offset" is an ikebana vase.

Both these works are on sale at Broadview Studio & Gallery along with a variety of other Claire Raack Ceramics pottery and photography of Barney Taxel's through February 3rd.

Hope to see you there!

Come Visit my Art Tent at University Heights Fall Fest!

There will be live music, food trucks, over 75 local artists, circus, kids activities and more from 12-5pm!

Here is a preview of some new ceramics I will have up for sale:

My fiancé Preston will be sharing a tent with me and selling his ink and watercolor art for the first time ever!  Check him out:

Hope to see you there!

for more information visit: 2022 University Heights Fall Fest | Facebook

Introducing My New Twist Drill Studio!

I have been very busy moving into a new studio this year.

I am excited to share it with you now that I have finished moving in and started making art again!

Check it out...

you can find me at 

The Twist Drill Building

4700 Lakeside Ave Cleveland, Ohio, 44114

I share half of the 5th floor with 14 talented Cleveland artists 

(I am at the end of the hall)

The view into my studio space, I hand painted it!

This is where the pottery making happens

Some of my most recent work...

commissioned set of shell bowls

flowering succulent planter 

custom galaxy mother of pearl vase

We are having a HOLIDAY ART SALE this year the first weekend in December as always, stay tuned for more details!  https://www.artistsatthetwist.com (check out our new studio website to see my studio-mates and our up-to-date event & show info)

Thank You Giveaway!

I'm so excited to do a Giveaway! 

I love giving back what I have been given, and I am forever thankful for each and every one of you that has chosen to follow along with my creative ceramic side business journey! This year has been full of so much growth for me, selling my work online through Etsy, gaining customers from 13 different states, showing at 3 new galleries, 200+ new followers, new pottery equipment, and so much more that I will forever be grateful for!

As a special thank you for your support I am holding a THANK YOU GIVEAWAY now through Sunday July 11th 11:59pm EST!

One Lucky 🍀 Supporter will win a set of Claire Raack Ceramics originals worth $70-$85!

This set features 3 handmade ceramic artworks:

-Hanging Positivity Mantra
-Porcelain Cloud Dish
-Your Choice of Ceramic Accessory
(Displayed below)

Giveaway Set

"Moon in Leaf"
Hand-Carved Terra Cotta Pendant Necklace

"Branch and Fossil"
Hand-Sculpted Terra Cotta and Cassius Basaltic Pin

Mini Mug
Porcelain Layered Glaze Pendant Necklace

Pinecone Tassel
Porcelain and Leather Necklace

"Cloud 9" and "Thankful"
Porcelain Dish and Hanging Positivity Mantra

Congratulations Angella, your Cloud 9 Porcelain Dish, Thankful Positivity Mantra, and Branch & Fossil Pin are on their way to you!  

Moon & Leaf, Mini Mug, & Pinecone Tassel necklaces will be posted on Etsy for sale later this week, stay tuned!

Can't wait to get your Claire Raack Original?

    https://www.etsy.com/shop/ClaireRaackCeramics

 

Gallery 202

 Excited to announce that I have new ceramic artwork in Gallery 202 at 78th Street Studios.

All artwork is for sale and available Friday's and Saturday's from 11-4pm, and every 3rd Friday of the month from 5-9pm.

"Determined"
Porcelain Hand-Sculpted Bud Vase
Copper Wash, Lava & Gold Glazes

"Determined"
(side view)

"Determined"
(side view)

"Fragment"
Terra Cotta Hand-Sculpted Bud Vase
Black Underglaze, Clear Glaze, 24 Karat Gold Luster

"Fragment"
(back view)

"Fragment"
(side view)

For more information check out Gallery 202 at:

http://78thstreetstudios.com/gallery-202

https://www.facebook.com/Gallery202CLE

https://www.instagram.com/gallery202.cle

Gallery 202 at 78th Street Studios

"Determined" & "Fragment" in Gallery 202

"Surviving 2020" Show

 I am excited to announce the first art show I will be participating in since the pandemic started: "Surviving 2020" this Friday June 18th from 5-9pm at 78th Street Studios: E11even 2 Gallery.

The show will also be open the following 3rd Friday, July 16th from 5-8pm.

To secure your tickets to the event in advance:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/78th-street-studios-june-third-friday-art-walk-tickets-157891841749?aff=78thtenants

Here is a sneak peek at some of my newest work made in the pandemic that will be in the show...

"Destress"
Hand-Thrown Tea Bowl
Stoneware, Black Underglaze, Matte Clear and Gold Glaze

"Deeply Rooted"
Hand-Sculpted Planter
Porcelain and Black Underglaze

"Blooms in Adversity"
Hand-Thrown Bowl
Terra Cotta, Multi-Colored Interior and Gold Exterior Glaze

    

March Sale!

 

in my Etsy Shop: ClaireRaackCeramics

Treat yourself or someone lucky to a little green, to ring in Spring!

These artworks are included in the March Sale:

Whirlpool Serving Dish

Touch of Midas Earrings

Freshly Fallen Vase Set

Low Tide Box

Woodland Vase

Offshoot Necklace

Footprints in the Snow Serving Dish

Dancer's Spirit Necklace