Radca Ranch Lodge now open for group stays!

Stay in our rustic lodge in the hills

Have a relaxing stay in our newly converted horse barn with all modern amenities with the down-home comfy feel. Our 36 acre property in beautiful Tuscarawas county, Ohio is the historic birthplace of baseball legend Cy Young. It is a multi function lodge for family gathering, team building or business meetings.

The lodge features a fully equipped kitchen with a gas range, dishwasher, refrigerator/freezer, a bar area with stools and all of your basic kitchen needs. The dining area has a large table to seat 10 and comfy cushioned chairs. Sleep in 4 comfortable bedrooms with XL twin beds (which could be converted to a king), with two bathrooms, a covered back porch with outdoor charcoal grill. 

Enjoy the rolling hills, the pond and even walk up the hill to my ceramic artist studio invite for exploration. With advance notice, you may plan a time to tour the studio.
Fishing, hiking, tobogganing, cross country skiing or perfect star gazing, great for a rustic getaway.

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Tom Radca, Ceramic Artist

Tom Radca

Ceramic Artist

For years, Tom Radca's pottery designs have been treasured for their marvelous depth of color and lusterous highlights. Expertly handcrafted in the artisan's rural Ohio barn studio, Radca's trademark large scale designs feature 36" diameter plates and vessels measuring up to 60" in height.

Beginning at the potter's wheel, Radca often works with as much as 50 pounds of clay. The warmth and splendor of Radca's pieces are attributed to his carefully developed firing process. Color and effects result from controlling the temperature of firing and by introducing combustible materials to the kiln environment near the end of the firing process - a process he calls "Painting with Fire."

After the pots are fired and allowed to cool, Radca applies muratic acid that eats away at carbon buildup and exposes the color underneath. It took years of exploration for Radca to perfect this technique, as well as his unique firing process.

Newest Work

RADCAINSTALLATIONS

Contemporary Fireplace Clad in Radca Tiles

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Mercy Medical Center Tile Installation
Mercy Medical Center ICU

Tom's largest commissioned installation

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Rustic Kitchen Tile Installation

backsplash tile

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RADCANEWS

Radca Ranch Lodge now open for group stays!

Stay in our rustic lodge in the hills

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Studio OPEN HOUSE

July 4th Weekend at Radca Ranch

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Radca Ceramics Studio Open House

June 24-27 & July 1-4, 10am-6pm

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Radca Lodge Off to a Great Start

Multi-Functional Building Gives Great Possibiliites

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Independent Study with a Master Potter

Study Ceramics in a Peaceful, Nurturing Atmosphere

Nestled in the beautiful rolling hills of Appalachia and located near the Amish village of Peoli in southern Tuscarawas Couty Ohio, the Radca Ranch School of Ceramics offers you a place of learning, relaxation and personal growth.

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Student REVIEWS

" he has the ability to facilitate your desire to explore and push you to new limits"

Read Full Quote → Joseph Staron
Vail , Colorado
" Never in my wildest dreams could I feel so comfortable splashing slip and glazing."

Read Full Quote → John M. Michael
Gurnee , Illinois
" Tom’s goals are set to make things better for everyone"

Read Full Quote → Kiki Delancy
" This was certainly the best ceramic workshop I have experienced. "

Read Full Quote → Bert Furmansky
Maryland