E.M. Ledford

05/14/2026

Can you believe it is almost summer break??

Let's keep those creative minds and little hands busy.

Why do kids need clay? It helps to develop fine motor skills, encourage abstract thinking & problem-solving, and improves 3D conceptualization. This summer I am hosting a 3 day kids' claytivity camp on M-W-F, June 22, 24, and 26th from 9:30 to 11:30.
Finished work will be ready for pick up the following Friday, July 3rd.

Throughout camp, we will work on two projects each day with a provided snack in between. It is a LOT for one week, but our big skills/project focuses will be rolling out slabs to sculpt tree faces, fine tuning our pinch pot skills to make some little bee waterer cups, and carving luminaries.

Tickets are available now! Dates: Mon. June 22nd 2026, 9:30 am

05/07/2026

Here are a few of our projects from the Spring 2026 Claytivity session! Everything has been glazed, fired, and is ready to be taken home.

We had a great time practicing rolling coils to make flower pots, breaking down objects into basic shapes to create insect sculptures, and experimenting with surface decoration for our fairy garden doors.

05/06/2026

They're ready!! These are my students' garden lanterns from this past week. I am just over the moon with how they turned out! I can't wait to see them little up with candles.

05/01/2026

Due to a kiln emergency, this class is rescheduled for Monday, May 4th. There are a few slots available- join us in glazing a garden lantern!

Glaze a one-of-a-kind ceramic lantern suitable for indoor or outdoor use in Erica Ledford's workshop on Monday, May 4! These lanterns are a great way to add a little glow to your space.
Glaze a Garden Lantern
Erica Ledford
Monday, May 4, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
workshop fee $37
materials and firing fee $10
limit of 9 students
Register: https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/ashtabula-arts-center/69ab10a9ceca7e104fb58648/tickets #/productions-view
or call (440) 964-3396.

04/11/2026

Happy One Year anniversary to Oliver's Emporium ! They are having a huge celebration today, so if you are in the Mentor Area, be sure to stop by and check it out.

We are officially open for business!

Stop in to Oliver's Emporium at the Great Lakes Mall and take a peek at my booth! It is right next to the area where the Easter Bunny is set up for photos.

04/07/2026

Have you gotten your tickets for Empty Bowls yet?

Empty Bowls is a Fundraiser by Lakeside High School Art Club for Feed Our Vets. 4/24/26 5-7 at the . Tickets are $25 and include a handmade bowl, soup, bread, and dessert!

Here are a few of the bowls I threw and glazed for the event.

03/20/2026

My Little Critter made it into the show! Isn't he adorable?

03/20/2026

Here is a sneak peek into the fairy village I've been working on!

I’m excited to share that I’m helping bring the Ohio Fairy Garden Festival to life this year.

Save the date: June 20th from 10-5 at Giddings Park in Jefferson.

03/17/2026

Before and after glaze firing. I love how the colors change from a soft purple to beetle wing green, and from brown to speckled antique gold.