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Gnarware Workshop
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GnarWareWorkshop
1838 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, Illinois 60608
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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
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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. <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
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
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- SS
Sarina Swalm
Instructor
- EB
Emily Beck
Instructor
- IUNDEFINED
Izzy
Instructor
- RUNDEFINED
Ramona
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- 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

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
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

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
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
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
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
