2026 Throwdown and Cup Frenzy

 Our 6th Annual Throwdown: A Ceramic Competition and Cup Frenzy is scheduled to take place Friday April 10th, 2026, starting at 5pm. This event is a wonderful way to get more involved with the local pottery scene and will be jam packed full of exciting activities. 

The highlight of the night will be the Throwdown Challenge. This aspect of the event is a friendly throwing competition with challenges like throwing the widest plate, throwing the tallest cylinder, and throwing blindfolded (Think the BBC/HBO series "The Great Pottery Throwdown").

An important aspect of this event is fundraising for our pottery studio. We use the funds collected to purchase new supplies and materials each year. This is done through our Cup Frenzy: a HUGE cup sale. Participating potters donate 5 - 10 cups for the sale. All of the cups will be available for $20 per cup (with a drink included). 

VIP Tickets go on sale on February 1st! 

Substance V will also open the day of the event, coinciding with Coeur d'Alene's Art Walk. This show features regional ceramic artists and will remain up through May 2nd. 

Follow us on Instagram @emergecda or find us on Facebook for more frequent updates about this event!

Interested in participating?

There's a few ways to participate in this event!

  • Apply to show artwork in the Substance V ceramic exhibition HERE
  • Apply to participate in the Throwdown Competition HERE
  • Pledge Cups! We need as many cups as possible to make this event a success. Pledge HERE
    • Cups MUST be dropped off at Emerge or Clay Connection no later than March 26th.
  • Not a potter? Volunteer sign up coming soon! Email volunteer@emergecda.com to get an update when it's posted.

 

Emerge is committed to keeping our events as accessible as possible. Our Cup Frenzy takes place in the basement of Emerge's building. If you would like to purchase a cup from the cup frenzy, but have a disability or condition that limits your ability to go up or down our staircase, please reach out to programming@emergecda.com to discuss how you can still get your cups. 

Please reach out to emergecda@gmail.com for any questions about the event. Questions regarding the Substance III gallery exhibit should be sent to gallery@emergecda.com.