A Ravenswood studio that belongs to its members. No classes, no drop ins, just a tight knit community of clay people, two Cone 6 kilns, and all the shelf space you need to keep making the work you love.
About
Claymore is built around independent study. We don't run classes, workshops, or drop ins. The whole space goes to our members and the work they make. It's a small, tight knit community of people who already have a practice and want somewhere personal to keep it going.
Some members make for their own homes and as gifts. Others are prepping for markets and selling their work. Everyone shares the space, the kilns, and the upkeep. The studio sits in a quiet pocket of Ravenswood, a short walk from the Brown Line between the Addison and Irving Park stops, with tall windows, two electric kilns, a slab roller, and a wedging table. For throwing, members have five Brent Model C wheels, a Clayboss, and a Shimpo Whisper.
Tour
Come see the space before you apply. We'll walk you through the floor, the kilns, and the shelves you'd be working from.
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Membership
There's one membership, and it's the same for everybody. Every member gets two shelves of their own plus full run of the studio. It's billed monthly, with studio clay billed separately at $1 per pound. We provide all the clay, so please no outside clay.
2 shelves
Two personal shelves, each 18" x 36", side by side for 18" x 72" of space that's all yours. Plenty of room whether you're making for your home or prepping for a market.
A small, tight knit community
We keep things intimate and can only take on members, so the studio stays calm and there's always room to work. The space is for continuous members only.
Hoping to try clay just once? Email us at claymorechicago@gmail.com for one time class options.
Apply
Submit an application and we'll be in touch about getting you a spot. Tell us a little about your practice and how you like to work.
All members read and sign the studio rules and member agreement.
FAQ
Firing
Every week, like clockwork. Cone 6.