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Gnarware Workshop locations

GnarWareWorkshop

1838 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, Illinois 60608

Nance Klehm's Land

126 E Douglas St, Freeport, Illinois 61032

El Paseo Community Garden

944 W 21st St, Chicago, Illinois 60608

Post Farm

3219-21 S Morgan St

3219-21 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60608

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3219-21 S Morgan St, Chicago, Il , Chicago, IL 60608

About Gnarware Workshop

GnarWare Workshop is a Chicago based ceramics studio. This space is dedicated to providing studios, workshops, and drop-in tutorials to help artists and hobbyists work through ideas. GnarWare is committed to material and conceptual experimentation as a workshop and communitygathering place. GnarWare encourages conversations around developing skills and de-skilling developments. We are dedicated to serving the greater Chicago area by providing a working studio and open conversations about clay, craft and form. We offer pottery classes at all levels including children and teens. Join us for a series of classes, single day workshops or open studio time .

workshop

Wheel Throwing

hand building

Upcoming

art

wheel throwing

Upcoming

family day

Meet our instructors

  • RW

    Rachel Ward

    Instructor

  • MK

    Manal Kara

    Instructor

  • LB

    Liz Born

    Instructor

  • LM

    Liz McCarthy

    Instructor

  • NS

    Natalie Steinmetz

    Instructor

  • NS

    Noah Singer

    Instructor

  • FUNDEFINED

    Frenchy

    Instructor

  • FV

    French Villagrana

    Instructor

  • SD

    Saffronia Downing

    Instructor

  • FV

    Frenchy Villagrana

    Instructor

  • JK

    Jenn Kaplan

    Instructor

  • RD

    Ramona Demotto

    Instructor

  • TE

    Tomer Eres

    Instructor

  • VW

    Victoria Walden

    Instructor

  • IF

    Ike Floor

    Instructor

  • JG

    Jordan Gantos

    Instructor

  • JM

    Janiece Maddox

    Instructor

  • UUNDEFINED

    upcoming

    Instructor

  • SS

    Sarina Swalm

    Instructor

  • EB

    Emily Beck

    Instructor

  • IUNDEFINED

    Izzy

    Instructor

  • RUNDEFINED

    Ramona

    Instructor

  • AUNDEFINED

    Aurora

    Instructor

  • AD

    Alisa Drakes

    Instructor

  • CP

    Chloë Perkis

    Instructor

  • AUNDEFINED

    Alisa

    Instructor

  • VUNDEFINED

    Victoria

    Instructor

  • DK

    David Kim

    Instructor

  • DC

    Danielle Chutinthranond

    Instructor

  • DH

    Deborah Handler

    Instructor

  • ACHUNDEFINED

    Anna Calluori Holcombe

    Instructor

  • TC

    Tim Cornell

    Instructor

  • LD

    Liel Dolev

    Instructor

  • JK

    Joe Kraft

    Instructor

  • DDHUNDEFINED

    Dove Drury Hornbuckle

    Instructor

  • AG

    Ariadna Ginez

    Instructor

  • HJ

    Haylie Jimenez

    Instructor

  • CUNDEFINED

    Camila

    Instructor

  • CS

    Chris Salas

    Instructor

  • SUNDEFINED

    Staz

    Instructor

  • HH

    Hannah Hakami

    Instructor

  • GG

    Geli Gall

    Instructor

  • VUNDEFINED

    Val

    Instructor

  • JP

    Jon Pence

    Instructor

  • RL

    Rufina Lopez

    Instructor

  • GH

    Gabe Hoar

    Instructor

Book activities by Gnarware Workshop

Family Day Workshop: Flowers are coming!

100%

by GnarWare Workshop

Chicago, IL

This is a workshop explores making decorative flower forms to celebrate the emergence of spring! Participants will use hand building techniques to make a variety of pieces. Participants will paint the pieces with underglaze. Family day workshops are designed for parents and children to work on projects together led by an instructor. One reservation ($45) for up to four participants, an $20/person for more than four (paid day of). No experience necessary. There is no age limit, but participants under 4 years old will require much more guidance from guardian. All kids must be accompanied by a guardian. Clay and underglaze are included. Projects will be clear glazed and ready for pick up two weeks after the class.

In-person

All ages

$45

Family Day Workshop: Sgraffito Cup Surface Decoration

100%

by GnarWare Workshop

Chicago, IL

Cup Surface Decoration: this workshop will explore using "Sgraffito" or carving clay make designs on the surface. Participants will get pre-made cylinders and tiles to work on during the class. Family day workshops are designed for parents and children to work on projects together led by an instructor. One reservation ($45) for up to four participants, an $10/person for more than four (paid day of). No experience necessary. There is no age limit, but participants under 4 years old will require much more guidance from guardian. All kids must be accompanied by a guardian. Clay and underglaze are included. Projects will be clear glazed and ready for pick up two weeks after the class.

In-person

All ages

$45

YOUTH Intro to Wheel Throwing

100%

by GnarWare Workshop

Chicago, IL

Ideal for ages 12-16 years. This class covers the basics of making cups and bowls on the pottery wheel, pulling handles, trimming, and glazing pieces. Students will finish 3-5 projects. - Students get unlimited clay during the class time. - Students have up to 2 months to glaze pieces - Tools are provided for all students -Students may come in to practice during studio hours when there are no classes in the wheel room. - Classes non-refundable after the first class commences. We don't do make ups. Cancellations will not be refunded less than 24 hours in advance. HEALTH WARNING: Wheel throwing can be physically intense on joints and muscles, and can cause minor strains and injury.

In-person

Ages 11-16 years

$175

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