🎓 Clay & Ceramic Supply Partner for Arizona Schools
Locally Delivered. Easy to Order. Teacher Approved.
At Throw & Fire, we’re passionate about helping art teachers and students bring creativity to life in the classroom.
As an Arizona-based clay and ceramic supplier, we make it easy for schools to get high-quality clay and tools without the west-side drive.
We proudly supply Arizona schools with the same trusted materials we use every day in our own studios — Burst of Butterflies Create & Paint in Chandler and Peoria.
🏫 Why Teachers Choose Throw & Fire
✅ Local Delivery & Pickup Options
We serve schools and studios across Arizona, with local pickup hubs and coordinated delivery options — no long drives, no heavy lifting. Prefer to pick up? We’ll have your order ready at our East Valley or West Valley pickup locations.
Statewide freight delivery coordinated upon request for pallet-sized orders.
✅ School Discounts
Bulk pricing automatically applies for classroom orders over 1,000 lb. Ask us about district contracts and semester-based standing orders.
We regularly support semester and full-year classroom programs.
✅ Fast Turnaround
We keep our core clay types and classroom tools stocked locally for quick delivery — usually within 3–5 business days.
✅ Teacher Support
We know what it’s like to run a ceramics classroom. Our team teaches pottery and kiln operation every week — so we’re here for questions, advice, and product recommendations.
🧱 Classroom Clay Options
We carry three premium clay bodies perfect for school use:| Clay Type | Description | Price / lb | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chocolate | Rich brown clay with smooth texture and minimal grog. Excellent for hand-building and wheel work. | $0.81 | Middle & High School |
| Ironstone | Durable, versatile, and fires to a warm stone-gray finish. | $0.98 | Wheel Throwing / Advanced Classes |
| Cashmere | Our smoothest white clay — great for fine detail, underglaze work, and classroom projects. | $0.99 | Detail & Decorative Projects |
💡 Available in 25 lb bags or 50 lb boxes. Bulk discounts start at 1,000 lb per order.
🧰 Classroom Tool Kits
Simplify your supply ordering with pre-assembled student tool kits — each includes:
- Sponge
- Rib
- Wire cutter
- Trimming tool
- Loop tool
- Needle tool
- Wooden modeling tool
Discounted in classroom packs of 10 or 25.
🚚 Delivery Made Simple
- Flat-Rate Local Delivery: $25 within 20 miles (free on orders over $500)
- Service Area: Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe, Queen Creek, Scottsdale
- Pickup Available: Chandler warehouse (by appointment)
We’ll coordinate directly with your art department or district for easy delivery scheduling.
🧾 How to Order
1️⃣ Set Up a School Account – Email us your school name, clay types, and quantities.
2️⃣ Confirm Your Order – We’ll send your discounted invoice and delivery date.
3️⃣ Create with Ease – Enjoy reliable, local clay deliveries all year long.
👉 Set Up a School Account
📞 (480) 559-8019
📍 Serving schools across the East Valley
🪣 Backed by Working Ceramic Professionals
Throw & Fire is operated by the same creative team behind Burst of Butterflies Create & Paint Studios.
We’ve spent over a decade working with thousands of students, so we understand the needs of art classrooms. Let us make your ceramics program easier, more consistent, and more inspiring.
