Resources Glazes & Underglazes Equipment Tools & Supplies Clays Mixed Media | Sign In HOME ABOUT About In 2008 we Celebrated 90 Years as a Leader in Safe Ceramic Programs with 40 Years of Brent Innovation for Pottery Wheels We have enjoyed many 'firsts in the industry' ... Making the first American modeling clay in 1919 Publishing first Lesson Plans for art teachers in 1921 Operating a fine art deco production pottery in the 30′s/40′s Making the first electric kiln for school and studio use in 1934 Becoming a founding member of ACMI to establish safety requirements for art materials in 1936 Making the first electric potter's wheel in 1947 (originally at the request of the VA for occupational therapy) Begins workshop series for teachers, John Herron School of Art in 1950 Introducing the first lead free glaze to the industry in 1951 Launches first traveling workshop nationwide in 1960 Operating an exotic zoo for school tours in the 60′s Launching Rub ‘n Buff®—the ‘Original’ wax metallic finish at the 1964 World’s Fair Establishing the first glaze labeling safety practices with ACMI in 1976 Buying Brent® Potters Wheels & Equipment in 1978 Acquires Reward Glazes and introduces Velvet Underglazes in 1979 Developing the first adaptable potter’s wheel for the physically challenged in 1982 Acquires Friendly Plastic which becomes a huge craft craze in 1989 Moves headquarters to new facility after 75 years across from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2004 AMACO/Brent Contemporary Clay Gallery opens in 2004 Manufacturing Brent® products with recycled materials and a 10-year warranty in 2009 Manufacturing Brent® products with recycled materials and a 10-year warranty in 2009 Interesting Current & Historical Articles: Files for Download Artists Talk about AMACO - 1.02 MB Brent Teaches AMACO a Lesson - 1.19 MB Brent Wheels Begin Production - 1.31 MB Business and Service to the Arts - 824 KB First American Modeling Clay - 1.46 MB 1960's Exotic AMACO Zoo - 2.1 MB History of AMACO - 592 KB Safety Founding Member of ACMI - 667 KB Socially Responsible Manufacturing - 780 KB About Contact Us Hours and Location Want to buy locally? Find a Dealer Health and Safety SDS Sheets AMACO's Calendar Workshops & Events Come Work with Us Careers Contact Have a question? Just sending us a note? You can reach us at... (800) 374-1600 Hours and Location Contact Us Warranty News & Updates Sign up to get information on projects, new products and more … Connect with Us © 2008-2021 AMERICAN ART CLAY CO, INC. · PRIVACY POLICY · TERMS OF USE · ABOUT US