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  • [Video Interview] Operations Manager buys Whistlestop Clay Works in Historic Downtown

    [Video Interview] Operations Manager buys Whistlestop Clay Works in Historic Downtown

    by David Miller

    David Miller is the Publisher and Editor of Loveland Magazine

    Loveland, Ohio – Whistle Stop Clay Works (WSCW), an intimate pottery studio in Historic Downtown, is excited to announce that Bonnie McNett has purchased the business from co-founders Tim O’Grady and Kay Bolin. The studio, which opened in 2010, will have ownership transferred effective April 1, 2022.  

    “We could not be happier or more excited for the future of Whistle Stop Clay Works, the pottery students, and the Loveland area. Whistle Stop is a vibrant, interactive business and a real asset to this community,” said current co-owner, Kay Bolin.

    The acquisition of WSCW by McNett will allow the studio’s mission of bringing the ceramic arts to Loveland to continue and provide local residents a way to explore their creativity and relax with friends and family. McNett, who has been Operations Manager for five years, brings an energy and vision to WSCW that has helped the business prosper and grow. She has been an instructor at the studio for 8 years and has been involved in the ceramic arts for over 30 years

    O’Grady and Bolin decided it was time for them to try retirement again. Both had previously retired from a textile company, but in 2010 bought the property at 119 Harrison Avenue and converted the building to the WSCW teaching studio and art gallery.

    Whistle Stop Clay Works is a ceramics studio located in historic downtown Loveland, Ohio. The studio offers classes for adults and children, workshops, private parties, team building activities, firing packages for artists with home studios, and an art gallery.  The studio is located at 119 Harrison Avenue and can be reached at (513) 683-2529 or at www.whistlestopclayworks.com.

    Bonnie McNett

    Studio owner & manager

    WSCW@whistlestopclayworks.com

    (513)683-2529 or (513)325-4132

  • Whistle Stop Clay Works is participating in Christmas in Loveland

    Whistle Stop Clay Works is participating in Christmas in Loveland

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    Loveland, Ohio – Whistle Stop Clay Works (WSCW) is participating in Christmas in Loveland happening Saturday, December 18 from 4 until 8 PM in Loveland, Ohio. The event, which draws thousands of residents, highlights the giving spirit of local businesses all over Loveland.

    Whistle Stop Clay Works will be giving away 400 undecorated “gnome” ornaments to children who stop by the studio at 119 Harrison Avenue. The clay ornaments can be taken home and decorated with paints, markers, and glitter.

    “Christmas in Loveland is an opportunity for our studio to show appreciation to the people of Loveland for the support we have received from the community.  We will also be having a raffle and giving away pottery to two lucky winners, ” says Tim O’Grady, studio co-owner. 

    The WSCW studio will also be selling artist decorated gnome ornaments for ten dollars with 100% of the purchase price benefiting the League of Animal Welfare. “We are excited to partner with the League of Animal Welfare this year.  They are an invaluable advocate for homeless animals and have been operating for over 70 years,” says studio manager Bonnie McNett.  Additional information about this non-profit can be found at: https://www.lfaw.org. 

    In addition, the studio will have a special sale for those shopping on this festive evening.  The gallery will be stocked with mugs, serving and soup bowls, platters and plates, chip & dip servers, sculptures, wall hangings, whimsical fairy houses and holiday decor and ornaments. Christmas in Loveland is happening Saturday, December 18 from 4 until 8 PM.

    WSCW is located at 119 Harrison Avenue, in historic downtown Loveland, Ohio. Parking is free.  Additional information can be found at https://lovelandmagazine.com/christmas-in-loveland-is-december-18/ or by calling the studio at (513) 683-2529.