The CCSA Convention will feature over 14,000 square feet of exhibitor space. The exhibit hall will be open from Friday, September 5, to Sunday, September 7, and access is exclusive to registered convention attendees. Previous CCSA conventions have hosted more than 30 suppliers of ceramics, clay, and glaze, along with providers of various business-related services. Some exhibitors will be conducting product demonstrations at their booths, and special convention discounts will be offered by participating exhibitors.
Saddle up for an unforgettable evening at the Opening Night Member Mixer on Friday, September 5 at 6:30 PM!
We’re kicking off Convention weekend in true Western style! Raffle tickets will be handed to you at the door for your chance to win a $250 gift certificate to the supplier of your choice. Don’t forget to stop and snap a picture at our Convention balloon arch before heading in!
Just outside the exhibit hall, you’ll find even more excitement: shop beautiful leather goods benefiting Refuge for Women, get your perfect look at the Cowboy Hat & Trucker Hat Bar (prices range from $30–$100 and include one hat plus a few fun add-ons), and enjoy some down-home fun as you mix, mingle, and connect with CCSA suppliers in the Exhibit Hall. It’s the perfect way to kick off your Convention experience—we’ll see y’all there!
Friday Night Hat & Trucker Bar
Kick off convention weekend in style! Friday night at the Opening Night Member Mixer, saddle up to our Cowboy Hat & Trucker Hat Bar where you can pick your perfect lid and add a little flair. Prices range from $30 to $100 and include one hat plus a few fun add-ons to make it your own. Don’t miss it—it's gonna be a hootin’ good time!
Let’s Stick Together at Convention!
Get ready for some sticker fun at the 2025 CCSA Convention in Denton, Texas! We’re bringing back the Sticker Exchange — and you’re invited to join the fun!
Design your own or purchase custom stickers (cowboy-pottery themed encouraged, but any creative flair is welcome!) to trade with fellow attendees, suppliers, and instructors. Bring 100–200 stickers to share and swap throughout the event.
For Art Sake offers themed sticker designs customized with your logo—shipped to you before the event. Please visit https://www.allfiredupakron.com/stickerswap for more info!
Think of them like mini-business cards with personality — perfect for networking, collecting, and spreading studio spirit!
Yeehaw and happy sticking!
Lasso Some Ink at Convention!
Make your 2025 CCSA Convention experience unforgettable — get a flash tattoo during our Opening Night Member Mixer! Dark Age Tattoos will be on-site, offering 4 exclusive designs for just $50 each. Time slots are limited and will go to the first 50 attendees in line.
Miss your chance on Friday? No worries! Hop on the bus Monday to Downtown Denton between 1-5 PM and visit their studio to get inked.