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
Oct 8th, 15th, 22nd + Nov5th
6pm –8:30 pm
4-week beginner ceramics class · Chicago
A four-week introduction to working with clay by hand, designed for complete beginners and anyone looking to build confidence with the fundamentals.
Each week begins with a guided demonstration before opening into supported studio time. Rather than following one prescribed project, you'll learn the basic ways clay can be built and then use those techniques to explore your own ideas.
No previous clay experience is needed. The goal isn’t to master every hand-building technique—it’s to leave feeling comfortable enough with clay to keep exploring.
Max class size: 6
Seeker $200 · Standard $220 · Supporter $260
Choose the tier that works for you. Every tier receives the same class experience.
Soon
Two studio sessions, with a week in between.
October 14th, 6pm–8:30pm + October 28th, 6pm–8:30pm
Week 1: Make · Week 2: Firing break · Week 3: Glaze
First we create. Then your work rests, dries + fires. Then you return to glaze.
$100–140 · clay, glaze + all firings included · max 6 students
No prior clay experience is necessary.
Guided Open Studio a la carte is a low-pressure space to explore clay with support. Rather than committing to a longer class, each session follows your work through one simple cycle: make, pause, glaze.
During your first 3-hour studio session, you’ll have time to settle in, experiment, and build at your own pace. Bring something you’ve been wanting to make, a reference you’re curious about, or start from scratch. We’ll meet you where you are with demonstrations, technical guidance, problem-solving, and one-on-one support as you need it.
Then we take a week off while your work dries and is bisque fired.
You’ll return to glaze your own pieces and spend time learning how color, surface, and finish become part of the making process.
No prior clay experience is necessary. There’s no prescribed project and no pressure to arrive knowing exactly what you want to make. This is a place to follow an idea, try something unfamiliar, or simply spend a few hours making with your hands.
✿ Instructor available for technical guidance throughout each session.
✿ 3lbs of clay, shared tools included
✿ Bisque + glaze firing included. (Large scale firing available for additional cost.)
✿ All pieces can be expected to be ready for pick up within 4 wks.
Seeker $100 · Standard $120 · Supporter $140
All tiers receive the same studio experience. Choose the price that best fits your circumstances.
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.
