About Us

Who we are

Odyssey ClayWorks is a large ceramics school, gallery and working studio that hosts a wide range of pottery classes and ceramics workshops for adults and children. Artists from across the country and from all levels of experience come to Odyssey ClayWorks for challenging instruction, creative inspiration and connection with community. The studio is a state-of-the-art, 5000 square-foot former warehouse in Asheville's Historic River Arts District.

Our Mission

Our Mission is to make a difference in the life of our community by opening the diversity of ceramic traditions to all of its members. Our classes and workshops cover a range of topics, from beginner wheel, to figure sculpture, flowerpots, porcelain and more. From hobbyists to professionals, our classes are sure to challenge and inspire artists of all levels. Unique to our studio are professional development for K-12 teachers, a free therapeutic program for Veterans, a residency for early career ceramic artists, mentoring for high school students and award-winning programming for children.

Director Gabriel Kline

Odyssey's Director, Gabriel Kline was awarded the Biltmore Beacon 40 Under 40 Leadership Award. This prestigious award honors emerging stars of the business community in the greater Asheville area.

We are so grateful to see Gabriel recognized for his heart-centered leadership of this extraordinary creative community.

Gabriel is also the Author of “Amazing Glaze: Techniques, Recipes, Finishing, and Firing (Mastering Ceramics)” which you can find in our shop!

Co-Director Tyler Anderson

Tyler-James Anderson creates functional porcelain wares that deviate from the standard fare. He is heavily inspired by nature, science, architecture, and myth. In his wheel thrown and slip cast ceramics, he implements a wide prismatic color palette as well as slip work and modular mold systems to bring his forms to life.

Working under the moniker Moon Hand Pottery in Asheville North Carolina, his goal is to challenge the norm with functional vibrant pieces meant not only for decoration, but as conversation pieces for everyday use.