In the Library! This beautiful book by @_saffr0nia_ it is a collection of “open call” clay from all over the world! She compiled samples and tests from many contributors from 2023-2025. It has the sample donated by @losemycarkeys of gnarware basement clay!! You can look at this at the shop on our book shelf, or grab a copy from @ingabooks !
Recent students and members: BOWL THROW DOWN! Tomorrow (weds night 6-8). Unlimited clay for making bowls. All bowls are getting sold for donations to @the_arts_of_life
DM if you want to join.
STILL thinking about Detroit, and dreaming of @nceca next year in Baltimore- who’s goin? BIG thank you to @vfrnchy@chvzgoods@nmarroq@hoofprintchicago@dirtdawg5000 for being such good companions! And to Virgina and Henry of @ceramicsschool for sharing your studio and hearts. Love y’all, and love GnarWare! - Ike. #nceca2026 #chicagoceramics #ceramics #detroit
Last week of this series class session! 🦚💎🔥🤎
But seriously… that 🍫!!!! Amazing.
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#chicagopotteryclasses #chicagoclay #chicagoceramics #chicagopottery #chicagoartist
Our winter/spring interns!!! Bless them all !!! 💎💎💎
And some video of the forever intern in action.
We are taking a break from our internship program this summer, and will resume that again in fall 2026
Brianna what have you learned: “loading and unloading kilns, kiln maintenance with cleaning and preparing kiln shelves, all stages of clay reclaim, as well as maintaining and operating a ceramic studio space”
The GnarWare Krew is taking on @nceca AND we be slinging merch like we at the lot 💀. Totes and posters!
Tote: $20
Poster: $5
WIPE YER BOTTOM !!!
You can DM if you wanna meet to grab one 👻
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May/June series classes! are now posted to website for sign up 🌊.
This amazing piece by @shannonhulltatu : We love when tattooers discover their true potential in clay 😈
