For Schools
🎓 Clay & Ceramic Supplies for 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 a locally owned ceramics supplier right here in the East Valley, we make it easy for schools to get high-quality clay and tools without the west-side drive.
We proudly supply Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe, and Queen Creek 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 deliver directly to East Valley schools — no long drives, no heavy lifting. Prefer to pick up? We’ll have your order ready.
✅ School Discounts
Bulk pricing automatically applies for classroom orders over 1,000 lb. Ask us about district contracts and semester-based standing orders.
✅ 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 Request a Quote – 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.
👉 Request a Quote
📞 (480) 559-8019
📍 Serving schools across the East Valley
🪣 Partner with a Local Studio
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.