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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.

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 ⚱🗓😎

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.

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!

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.

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 🍁

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 🎃

09/22/2026

It’s time for the annual Claymakers Community Showcase—and this year, we’re so excited to show your work off in our beautiful new gallery space! This juried show will run from November 14th-December 11th.

Applications are open now through October 14th at 11:59 pm. Anyone who has participated in a class or had a private studio in 2026 is welcome to apply!

Ready to apply? Visit tinyurl.com/cm2026showcase.

09/14/2026

Unlike a tattoo, 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 can’t last forever: we’ve loved having this incredible show in the Claymakers Gallery, but unfortunately, it’s coming to an end next Friday, September 25th.

The Claymakers Gallery is open Tuesday-Saturday, 1-6 pm. Stop by before then to see over 40 collaborations between potters and tattooists, like this little sweetie from Christy Whitehouse and Karah Hamel.

Or join us for the closing reception on Friday, September 25th, from 7–9 pm. Purchased pieces can be taken home at the end of the reception, and we’ll announce the winners of all four raffles at 9 pm. You don’t have to be present to win, but wouldn’t it be more fun to find out in person?

We hope to see you there!

09/12/2026

Scholarship applications for Session 7 classes are OPEN, now through Sunday, September 20th!

If you are a Durham resident who identifies as BIPOC or LGBTQIA+ and you're interested in taking a beginner-level clay class, we encourage you to apply. Visit the link in our bio for more details and a link to the application.

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

Website

http://www.claymakers.org/

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