Clay in Motion
Last checked: Nov 7, 2026
The full answer: Is Clay in Motion Made in USA?Verification Summary
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Manufacturing Location
Milton-Freewater, OR
Headquarters
Milton-Freewater, OR
Founded
1981
Products Verified
3 products
Evidence Breakdown
Factory Location Specificity
Specific factory city identified
Website Claim
The brand's website says it makes its products in the USA
Manufacturing History
Long record of US manufacturing
Known Overseas Production
No imported lines on record
Verification Notes
Family-owned pottery studio (Bob and Corina Neher) established 1981 in Milton-Freewater, Oregon. Website states products are 'Proudly Made in USA' and describes handmade production at the company's own Oregon studio. No import/overseas language found; address and founding year both confirmed on site.
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Manufacturing Profile
Clay in Motion manufactures at its factory in Milton-Freewater, OR. Founded in 1981, 45 years ago. The 3 Clay in Motion listings here sit in home & kitchen.
Verification tier
94% average
High: strong brand evidence, usually with product-level origin statements
Factory evidence
Specific city
Milton-Freewater, OR
Catalog breadth
3 products
1 category
How we verified Clay in Motion
Most recent check: Nov 7, 2026
From the brand's website
US-manufacturing statement found on clayinmotion.com · checked Nov 6, 2026
Store listings
We read the live store listing for 3 of the 3 Clay in Motion products on this page (most recently Nov 7, 2026). All of them state US origin on the listing itself:
- “Made in USA” on Clay in Motion Handmade Ceramic Mug 24 oz, Large Coffee Mug, Hand Painted Stoneware, Dishwasher Microwave & Ov
- “Made in USA” on Clay in Motion Hand Warmer Coffee Mug – Handmade Coffee Mug With Comfortable Handle Contoured Pocket Hand Warm
- “Made in USA” on Clay in Motion Handmade Ceramic Mug 16 oz, Medium Coffee Mug, Hand Painted Stoneware, Dishwasher Microwave & O
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Clay in Motion was founded in 1981 and makes the products listed here in Milton-Freewater, OR. The site lists 3 verified American-made Clay in Motion products.
Two potters on Highway 11
Bob and Corina Neher set up Clay in Motion in 1981, the same year they married. The studio sits at 85301 Highway 11 in Milton-Freewater, Oregon, just south of Walla Walla, Washington, at the edge of the Blue Mountains. Bob does the throwing and firing and Corina does the glazing and decorating. Both took up pottery in high school.
The homepage says the pottery is made in the USA, and every piece is made at the studio. The Nehers mix all of their own glazes so they control what goes into them.
The Handwarmer and the Apple Torte
The studio makes more than 100 pieces of high-fire stoneware, all its own designs. The best seller is the Handwarmer mug, a six-inch mug with a pocket in the side for your hand, made in right- and left-handed versions. The Apple Torte bowl is a baking dish with the recipe stamped on the bottom, and a smaller Apple Bowl nests inside it.
Each piece is fired at 2,200 degrees Fahrenheit and is lead free and safe in the dishwasher, oven and microwave. Beyond tableware the studio also makes garden sculptures, cremation urns and dental cuspidors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Clay in Motion made in the USA?
Yes, for the 3 products listed here. Clay in Motion manufactures in Milton-Freewater, OR. Clay in Motion is Bob and Corina Neher's pottery studio in Milton-Freewater, Oregon, where they have thrown, glazed and fired handmade stoneware mugs and bakeware since 1981.
Where is Clay in Motion manufactured?
Clay in Motion is headquartered in Milton-Freewater, OR. Manufacturing takes place in Milton-Freewater, OR.
What Clay in Motion products can I buy?
The site lists 3 Clay in Motion products in Home & Kitchen. Each one links to a store that sells it.
When was Clay in Motion founded?
Clay in Motion was founded in 1981. Clay in Motion is Bob and Corina Neher's pottery studio in Milton-Freewater, Oregon, where they have thrown, glazed and fired handmade stoneware mugs and bakeware since 1981.
Where can I buy Clay in Motion products?
Every Clay in Motion product listed here links to a store that sells it, either a large online retailer or the brand's own shop.