Claymakers

Are you interested in trying out clay? Our One-Time Workshops are the perfect opportunity to dip your toe into the world of pottery. Grab a friend or loved one (or join solo and meet some cool new folks!) and hop on a pottery wheel under the guidance of an experienced instructor. Our next 1x "Intro to Wheel" workshop is coming up on Friday, August 14th from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Sign up at www.claymakers.org/classes ⚱⚱⚱

We're thrilled to welcome the Claymakers Gallery back with 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚, a collaborative exhibition curated by Anna Schroeder.

Featuring 40 ceramic artworks created through collaborations between 14 potters and 20 tattoo artists, the show brings together the distinct artistic practices of ceramics and tattooing. Each piece is the result of a unique creative partnership, exploring what can emerge when artists work across disciplines.

All artwork will be available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina.

Join us for the opening reception on Friday, August 7, from 7–9 pm. Meet many of the artists, enjoy light refreshments, and enter raffles for a Claymakers pottery class or tattoo credits with participating artists.

For more information about 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚 and the Claymakers Gallery, visit claymakers.org/current-exhibition.

A lot can happen in a week...

While the studio was closed between sessions, our crew was hard at work transforming part of our building into the new Claymakers Gallery, along with much-needed staff office and storage space. After years on pause following our 2020 move, we're so excited to bring gallery programming back to Claymakers.

While we had the tools out, we tackled a few other studio upgrades, too:
• New shelving and work tables in the sculpture and handbuilding studio
• ❄CLIMATE CONTROL❄ in the glazing area

Thanks to our incredible volunteers--Annie, Jane, Ronnie, and Tam--for lending your time, skills, tools, and muscle. And an extra-special shoutout to Bec, who led our crew through the build—we truly couldn't have made this happen without you!

The Claymakers Gallery is almost ready, and we can't wait to share it with you. Stay tuned for more information about our first exhibition, opening August 7th 💫

Spots are still available in some GREAT Session 5 Classes! Head over to www.claymakers.org/classes to snag your spot today. Classes begin Sunday, July 19th and run through Saturday, July 29th! We'll be glad to see you 😎

Do you love power tools and moving heavy things? Then we need your help!

We're building out our new gallery space next week and are looking for volunteers each day to help with framing, drywall, painting, and other hands-on projects.

If that sounds like your kind of fun, sign up at tinyurl.com/cmgalleryvols! 🔨

Heads up! Claymakers will be closed next week--July 12th–18th--for our annual summer studio break.

We’ll be taking the week to reset the studio and get ready for the back half of the year. That means no supply store or studio access during that time—so if you need to pick up supplies, now’s the time!

We're working on an exciting construction project that will impact the Sculpture & Handbuilding studio, so if you have work on any shelf in that space, it needs to leave the building by Saturday, July 11th. We don't want to harm any work during our construction project!

Session 5 classes begin Sunday, July 19th, and the supply store will reopen at 1 pm on Tuesday, July 21st. We'll see you on the flip side 🤠

Heads up! Claymakers is closed for July 4th: no classes, open studio or supply store hours today.

Classes resume tomorrow, July 5th, and open studio & supply store hours resume on Tuesday, July 7th. See ya then!

Coming up on Sunday, July 12th! Join Gaines Bailey to explore new approaches to creating handles that complement your pottery. Participants will learn tips and techniques for making effective and attractive pulled, slab, coiled, and extruded handles.

Register now at claymakers.org/classes!

Huge thanks to the one and only Nine Toes Pottery for spending Sunday with us! Participants got an inside look at the multi-step process behind his signature layered surfaces, and our minds were collectively blown. WE'RE NOT WORTHY!