school of intuitive craft is a ceramic based space that operates out of ma-pa chicago.
it focuses on providing an environment that melds intuitive practice w/ craft
Our Current Class Offerings
3 week class : June 14, 21, 28 | 1:30-4pm
tiered pricing. Please see image graphic for detailed info.
In this 2.5 hour, weekly class focused on introducing pattern-based slab construction. You’ll learn how to work from existing patterns and begin drafting your own, translating flat templates into dimensional ceramic forms.
We'll be utilizing and working off the specialty slab patterns created by From Fran
✿ Each student will receive a materials kit in this class, including a custom booklet developed by @from_fran , specialty paper for template-making and drying board.
✿ This class is best suited for those who are ready to deepen their understanding of form through structure.
Students will learn:
✿ Ceramic Pattern Drafting, Making + Layout
✿ Slab prep + basic + intermediate construction
max class size: 6
4 week class : June 9, 16, 23, 30| 5:30pm-8:30pm
tiered pricing + 1 full scholarship available pending class minimum reach.
A 3-hour, weekly guided studio for independent ceramics work.
Come to explore your own ideas, at your own pace, with support when you need it.
Arrive and leave anytime within the session.
✿ Instructor available for technical guidance throughout each session.
✿ Weekly 6:30 PM optional demo to observe and learn.
✿ Bisque + glaze firing included. (Large scale firing available for additional cost.)
Max class size: 6
Soon
June 15, 22, 29, July 13 4 week class
tiered pricing + 1 fully funded scholarship available pending class minimum reach. Please see image graphic for detailed info.
6pm –8:30 pm
A 2.5 hour, weekly guided intimate studio class focused on learning the foundations of hand-building and developing on your own personal creative ceramic based practice
Students will learn:
• Basic hand-building techniques: coiling, slab building, and hand forming
• Build on previous knowledge from other ceramic based classes, approaching larger hand-building, test tile making and more.
• How to troubleshoot repairs and best practices for long term creating
• Glazing fundamentals + layering
What’s Included:
4lbs of clay - two color choices available
Curated selection of glazes
Bisque + glaze firing included.
Large scale firing available for additional cost.
Max class size: 6
We can accommodate one ticket seat at the reduced seeker price for this class.
Your Questions, Answered
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There is ample free parking on Addison and Meade.
The Addison Bus route also stops night in our intersection.
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All basic tools that you’ll need to get creating.
If you reach for the same tool during all your sessions, we have some tools available for purchase. We suggest to add it to your personal tool kit.
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Yes. Please remember this is a shared studio space for creating and be mindful of others.
There are cups in our shared common area.
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We teach and mentor through empathy. We believe all learning styles are valid. And we all love teaching, like a lot.
We teach technique based projects. So, you can apply apply those to your own ideas and concepts.
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There’s candles, normally some incense burning and calm music. You’re welcome to pop in your earbuds too.
There is a common area with a couch, filtered water and a tea station as well.
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Currently we aren’t able to offer 1:1 make up classes because of your limited staff and class schedule.
Contact your instructor and normally we can work something out.
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The last day of classes are devoted to glazing. You can expect to pick up your finished glaze fired pieces approx. 4wks after the last day of class. You’ll get an email notifying you when they are ready.
