Gnarware Workshop
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Gnarware Workshop

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

3219-21 S Morgan St

3219-21 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60608

Co-Prosperity

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. <br/> <br/>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 . … more

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family day
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Wheel Throwing
hand building
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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

  • IT

    Isa Tenuta

    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

    Glenn Hendrick

    Instructor

  • GH

    Gabe Hoar

    Instructor

  • KR

    Kitty Ross

    Instructor

  • MB

    Morgan Brothers

    Instructor

  • MD

    Mariposa Divina

    Instructor

  • AN

    Annie Novotony

    Instructor

  • CB

    Corbly Brockman

    Instructor

  • AN

    Annie Novotny

    Instructor

  • LUNDEFINED

    Lu

    Instructor

  • VS

    Val Schlosberg

    Instructor

  • SJ

    Sydnie Jimenez

    Instructor

Book activities by Gnarware Workshop

Beginner Intermediate Wheel Throwing

100%

by GnarWare Workshop

Chicago, IL

**This class skips the week of Thanksgiving*** This class is an extension of Intro to Wheel Throwing. Students will work on perfecting their cylinder, but also do more shaping, and throw with more weight (3-5lbs). This is for students that have already taken an intro to wheel throwing class, or have some experience on the wheel. *Participants must take classes appropriate to their skill level. If you knowingly take a class that is inappropriate to your skill level we may remove you from the class and issue a refund. If you have questions, please email us.* Included with this class: - Students have access to the studio for practicing outside of class. - This class comes with 25lbs of clay. - Students have up to 2 months to glaze pieces. - Students must purchase their own tools. We have some you can use the first day. https://www.dickblick.com/products/kemper-pottery-tool-kit/?clickTracking=true&wmcp=pla&wmcid=items&wmckw=30325-1009&gclid=Cj0KCQiA1NebBhDDARIsAANiDD1uE1jvwIzojiMcLJFOwoIJe4v0U83qOtLVpr9c_hKmupIT0iD9cAYaAk8EEALw_wcB - Cancellations will not be refunded less than 24 hours in advance. Make up classes will be announced in the Welcome email.

In-person

All ages

$250

Hand Building Expanded (Intermediate)

100%

by GnarWare Workshop

Chicago, IL

This class is for those that want to deepen their hand building knowledge or get assistance on a specific project. Students are welcome to come in with specific project ideas, or have guidance through a process with Janiece. This class could go more deeply into flat slab/tiles, extruded draped forms, and additive surface embellishment based on requests. *Participants must take classes appropriate to their skill level. If you knowingly take a class that is inappropriate to your skill level we may remove you from the class and issue a refund. If you have questions, please email us.* Included with this class: - This class comes with 25lbs of clay. - Students have up to 2 months to glaze pieces. - Students must purchase their own tools. We will send more info about make-ups with our welcome email. We do not refund for cancellations less then 24hours in advance.

In-person

All ages

$260

Intro To Wheel Throwing FOR TEENS!

100%

by GnarWare Workshop

Chicago, IL

***This class skips the week of Thanksgiving*** This class is for Youth age 12-17 years old. ABOUT: This class covers the basics of making cups and bowls on the pottery wheel, pulling handles, trimming, and glazing pieces. Students will finish 4-6 projects. - This class includes unlimited clay the duration of the class. Students will have access to the studio and clay for practicing outside of class time. - Students have up to 2 months to glaze pieces. - tools provided - Classes non-refundable after the first class commences. Cancellations will not be refunded less than 24 hours in advance. We don't do individual make ups. There will be a group make up class on Friday, Nov. 17 from 6-8pm and Thursday, Dec. 21st from 6-8pm. You can possibly drop into another class if you email in advance. HEALTH WARNING: Wheel throwing can be physically intense on joints and muscles, and can cause minor strains and injury.

In-person

Ages 12-17 years

$215

Family Day Workshop: Ornaments!

100%

by GnarWare Workshop

Chicago, IL

Use slabs and textured rollers to create hanging ornaments! Family day workshops are designed for parents and children to work on projects together led by an instructor. One reservation ($50) 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

$50
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Intermediate Wheel Throwing

100%

by GnarWare Workshop

Chicago, IL

This class covers a range of wheel techniques such as enclosed forms, bottles, plates, etc. Students are encouraged to come with project ideas. You must have taken 2 previous wheel throwing classes. *Participants must take classes appropriate to their skill level. If you knowingly take a class that is inappropriate to your skill level we may remove you from the class and issue a refund. If you have questions, please email us.* Included with this class: -This class comes with 25lbs of clay. - Students have up to 2 months to glaze pieces. - Students must purchase their own tools. We have some you can use the first day. https://www.dickblick.com/products/kemper-pottery-tool-kit/?clickTracking=true&wmcp=pla&wmcid=items&wmckw=30325-1009&gclid=Cj0KCQiA1NebBhDDARIsAANiDD1uE1jvwIzojiMcLJFOwoIJe4v0U83qOtLVpr9c_hKmupIT0iD9cAYaAk8EEALw_wcB - Classes non-refundable after the first class commences. Cancellations will not be refunded less than 24 hours in advance. We don't do individual make ups. Make up classes will be announced in the welcome email sent a week before class begins. You can possibly drop into another class if you email in advance. HEALTH WARNING: Wheel throwing can be physically intense on joints and muscles, and can cause minor strains and injury.

In-person

All ages

$250
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Intro To Wheel Throwing

100%

by GnarWare Workshop

Chicago, IL

ABOUT: This class covers the basics of making cups and bowls on the pottery wheel, pulling handles, trimming, and glazing pieces. Students will finish 4-6 projects. *Participants must take classes appropriate to their skill level. If you knowingly take a class that is inappropriate to your skill level we may remove you from the class and issue a refund. If you have questions, please email us.* Included with this class: - This class includes unlimited clay the duration of the class. Students will have access to the studio and clay for practicing outside of class time. - Students have up to 2 months to glaze pieces. - Students must purchase their own tools. We have some you can use the first day. https://www.dickblick.com/products/kemper-pottery-tool-kit/?clickTracking=true&wmcp=pla&wmcid=items&wmckw=30325-1009&gclid=Cj0KCQiA1NebBhDDARIsAANiDD1uE1jvwIzojiMcLJFOwoIJe4v0U83qOtLVpr9c_hKmupIT0iD9cAYaAk8EEALw_wcB - Classes non-refundable after the first class commences. Cancellations will not be refunded less than 24 hours in advance. We don't do individual make ups. There will be a two group make up class (dates forthcoming). You can possibly drop into another class if you email in advance. HEALTH WARNING: Wheel throwing can be physically intense on joints and muscles, and can cause minor strains and injury.

In-person

All ages

$250
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Intro to Hand Building

100%

by GnarWare Workshop

Chicago, IL

This class introduces clay as a material, and covers basic hand building skills such as pinch pots, slab building, and coil pots. This class will also cover under-glazing and glaze. Students will complete 4-5 projects.  *Participants must take classes appropriate to their skill level. If you knowingly take a class that is inappropriate to your skill level we may remove you from the class and issue a refund. If you have questions, please email us.* Included with this class: -This includes studio access outside class time. -This class comes with unlimited clay during class times (Reclaim and Fresh) - Students have up to 2 months to glaze pieces. - Students must purchase their own tools. We have some you can use the first day. https://www.dickblick.com/products/kemper-pottery-tool-kit/?clickTracking=true&wmcp=pla&wmcid=items&wmckw=30325-1009&gclid=Cj0KCQiA1NebBhDDARIsAANiDD1uE1jvwIzojiMcLJFOwoIJe4v0U83qOtLVpr9c_hKmupIT0iD9cAYaAk8EEALw_wcB - Cancellations will not be refunded less than 24 hours in advance of the first class. We don't do individual make up. Make up class date will be listed in the Welcome email.

In-person

All ages

$250