Midwest Clay Guild

Midwest Clay Guild The Midwest Clay Guild We were founded in Evanston in January 1972. We are a co-op
studio of artists working with clay.

We have moved to our new space at 8124 Lawndale Ave in Skokie. Come check out the new digs- now with air conditioning!

Some lessons are about clay.Some are about patience, listening, and learning how to shape the world gently with your han...
05/19/2026

Some lessons are about clay.
Some are about patience, listening, and learning how to shape the world gently with your hands. 🤍

Studio days with a little apprentice — passing down the quiet magic of mud, motion, and making. Wheel throwing, trimming, laughter, and a little bit of dust everywhere. ✨🏺



Looking at this work by seed pod holding vessel.
05/19/2026

Looking at this work by seed pod holding vessel.

working on some new colorful beauties. Give her a follow!
05/19/2026

working on some new colorful beauties. Give her a follow!

Light hearted capture with in the studio today
05/16/2026

Light hearted capture with in the studio today

Studio shenanigans
04/30/2026

Studio shenanigans

Beautiful floating bowls . From the artist-- The surface texture is made by carving through various levels of slip and u...
04/24/2026

Beautiful floating bowls .

From the artist-- The surface texture is made by carving through various levels of slip and underglaze. I have learned a lot from throwing this form and I think I will continue refining this very modern take on a shallow surface. It appears to be simple but , as always, with porcelain, it has it's challenges!

Studio manager have the studio an upgrade with as co-conspirator! We now have a sandblasting option to get that shine ...
04/20/2026

Studio manager have the studio an upgrade with as co-conspirator! We now have a sandblasting option to get that shine off! Whoop

A studio favorite functional work of 2025 created by in a gas firing.. Want to know the secrets of the glaze? Leave a m...
04/19/2026

A studio favorite functional work of 2025 created by in a gas firing.. Want to know the secrets of the glaze? Leave a message in the comments

Member found herself with and played with reed and pottery for a fun weekend in Tampa!
04/19/2026

Member found herself with and played with reed and pottery for a fun weekend in Tampa!

One more tribute post to our Guild member, Ray, who passed this week.His son sent us this photo of Ray in his condo with...
02/16/2026

One more tribute post to our Guild member, Ray, who passed this week.
His son sent us this photo of Ray in his condo with just a few of the many pieces he sculpted.
This is how we’ll remember him. ❤️🙏 rest in peace, Ray❤️

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8124 Lawndale Avenue
Skokie, IL
60076

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