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Gnarware Workshop
Gnarware Workshop locations
GnarWareWorkshop
1838 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, Illinois 60608
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126 E Douglas St, Freeport, Illinois 61032
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944 W 21st St, Chicago, Illinois 60608
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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
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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
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
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