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Claymakers Claymakers is a nonprofit ceramics studio, building community in Durham NC since 2000 through clay education.

We offer 100+ weekly classes per year, a supply store, firing services, and studio spaces for artists of all levels to grow and create. Claymakers is a nonprofit community ceramics studio serving Durham since 2000. Our mission is to foster a thriving ceramics community by connecting individuals through education, resources, and support. We’re committed to creating a vibrant, inclusive space where people can explore and deepen their passion for ceramics. Each year, we offer over 100 classes and workshops for adult learners of all skill levels in wheel-throwing, sculpture, and handbuilding, decorating, and firing. Our supply store equips artists and schools with the materials they need to create and arranges firing services, while our private studios provide independent artists with the space to advance their work.

Studio Assistant Pottery Sale!  Join us Friday, Oct 16th from 7-9 pm (during the opening of the Boneyard show!) for a de...
10/15/2026

Studio Assistant Pottery Sale!

Join us Friday, Oct 16th from 7-9 pm (during the opening of the Boneyard show!) for a delightful pottery market hosted by some of our lovely Studio Assistants!

It's great chance to support the work of these talented artists, and maybe get some holiday shopping out of the way too 😻

This special show opens on Friday from 7-9pm!  Join us for snacks, drinks, and look at some *stunning* bisqueware that h...
10/14/2026

This special show opens on Friday from 7-9pm! Join us for snacks, drinks, and look at some *stunning* bisqueware that has been donated to us over the years.

Boneyards are a tradition in which instructors leave a demo piece behind to add to the archive of a studio. We have 26 years of history to share with you, and some really fabulous pottery to explore.

See you Friday!

Hey you! Yes, you!  This is a reminder that Claymakers Community Showcase Applications are due Wednesday, October 14th a...
10/13/2026

Hey you! Yes, you! This is a reminder that Claymakers Community Showcase Applications are due Wednesday, October 14th at midnight. Everyone is welcome to apply, and it's a very easy process. We want to show off your beautiful work in our beautiful gallery, so make sure to get those applications in! You can find the application in our bio or in the "Gallery" section on our webpage. Questions? Reach out to Julia 😎

On October 16th from 7-9pm, come check out our AMAZING Studio Assistants' work!  Purchase one-of-a-kind works from Kayli...
10/08/2026

On October 16th from 7-9pm, come check out our AMAZING Studio Assistants' work! Purchase one-of-a-kind works from Kaylin Tsukayama, Alex Matz, Chris Mattix, and Randy Mattern! Mark those calendars ⚱🗓😎

Don't sleep on this opportunity!  We are accepting Community Showcase applications for just *one more week*  Show off yo...
10/07/2026

Don't sleep on this opportunity! We are accepting Community Showcase applications for just *one more week* Show off your work in our shiny new gallery--- it's always awesome to see what you've been up to! Link in bio or on the Gallery page on our website.

After six years in storage, the boneyard is coming back out 💀A beloved tradition in teaching studios, a boneyard is a co...
10/02/2026

After six years in storage, the boneyard is coming back out 💀

A beloved tradition in teaching studios, a boneyard is a collection of objects made by instructors and visiting artists that, over time, becomes an archive of a studio’s history. On view from October 16th through November 5th, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘺𝘢𝘳𝘥 offers a glimpse into the people and ideas that have shaped Claymakers over the years.

Join us Friday, October 16 from 7–9 pm for the opening reception. We’ll also have an artist market featuring work by Claymakers’ studio assistants—come support these talented artists.

We can’t wait to share this little piece of Claymakers history with you!

Don’t forget: there are just two weeks left to apply for our 2026 Community Showcase! This year, we’re especially excite...
09/30/2026

Don’t forget: there are just two weeks left to apply for our 2026 Community Showcase! This year, we’re especially excited to feature your work in our brand-new gallery space ✨

Open to all 2026 class participants, private studio artists, instructors and studio assistants. Apply on our website by October 14 at 11:59 pm.

Our final set of 2026 classes is almost here! Registration for Session 7 opens this Friday, October 2nd at 12 pm sharp.C...
09/29/2026

Our final set of 2026 classes is almost here! Registration for Session 7 opens this Friday, October 2nd at 12 pm sharp.

Choose from 17 classes in wheel throwing, handbuilding, and sculpture at all levels, including special topics like:

• Creating candy-colored incised surfaces with Jessica
• More nerikomi-inspired handbuilding with Julia
• Creating beautiful pierced pots with Liz
• Turning slabs into 3D ornaments with Evelyn

Check out the full lineup on our website, and set your alarm—classes fill fast! We can’t wait to see you in the studio 🍁

Only a few days left to sign up for our pumpkin workshop with Christy Whitehouse! Open to advanced beginners and beyond,...
09/28/2026

Only a few days left to sign up for our pumpkin workshop with Christy Whitehouse!

Open to advanced beginners and beyond, Christy will teach students to throw a closed sphere and alter it into a realistic pumpkin. No experience with closed forms necessary— the lumpier your pumpkin, the more realistic it looks!

To sign up, visit claymakers.org/classes. See you there 🎃

Address

470 Salem Street
Durham, NC
27703

Opening Hours

Tuesday 1pm - 6pm
Wednesday 1pm - 6pm
Thursday 1pm - 6pm
Friday 1pm - 6pm
Saturday 1pm - 6pm

Telephone

+19195308355

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