Six potters will compete in different challenges on wheels in front of an audience for three hours using technique and creativity on Saturday, August 2, 2025.
One winner will go home with a $250 cash prize after being judged.
2025 Contestants TBA soon!
After the competition, the ceramic pieces will be raffled off to some lucky winners! The proceeds from this event will go towards our ever growing ceramic studio!
Tickets are $30 or get a table for 4 for $130. Front row tables are $150 each.
Doors open at 4:30pm, competition starts at 5pm.
We're serving up delicious taco dinners at the Throwdown — but pre-orders are required!
A math teacher by day and potter by heart, Glen has been working with clay for over 20 years, always fascinated by the way geometry and physics come alive on the wheel. He lives in Hancock County, IL, and is a familiar face at the Fort Madison Art Center. Glen’s work blends function and fun, all thrown with skill and intention.
A recent SCC grad, Kylee is already deep into the world of clay and glazing. She's spent the last two years under the guidance of John Bybee, experimenting with materials and textures—and loving every minute of it. She’s now setting her sights on a ceramics degree to keep chasing that creative spark.
What began as a high school ceramics class turned into a lifelong passion. After working as a studio tech at SCC, Detrich kept throwing and joined the Art Center to keep learning and growing. With support from his wife Morgan—who glazes and alters many of their collaborative pieces—Detrich creates everything from bowls to uniquely shaped vessels.
Addison is relatively new to ceramics, but you’d never guess it by her dedication. She started throwing at school on a whim and has been hooked ever since—exploring new forms, glazes, and tools daily. For Addison, every piece is a new opportunity to make functional art that brings joy.
With nearly five years of clay under his belt, Ryan dove into ceramics as a way to channel creativity and support his journey through recovery. He now works out of his home studio—built with help from his partner Wes—and specializes in stunning raku planters that pair beautifully with his succulent business, Spikes and Sucs.
Meet Deb Coyle—ceramics teacher at Burlington High and longtime clay enthusiast! With over a decade of experience and a few years on the wheel, Deb brings both skill and inspiration to her students and her art. Whether she’s throwing or teaching, Deb’s always dreaming up something new.
Deb Coyle
Jessi Tucci
Linda Ross