About Claymakers
Our Vision: Growing community rooted in clay
Our mission: To nurture a thriving ceramics community by connecting people through education, resources, and support.
Staff
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Emily Lassiter
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Tim Mead
GENERAL MANAGER
Claymakers’ Mission
A hub for the clay community in North Carolina and beyond, Claymakers serves students, professionals, hobbyists, and collectors alike by providing:
a myriad of classes to help beginning to advanced students find creative expression in clay;
access to a studio for students to work independently;
studio assistantships for burgeoning professionals learn the craft of running a studio;
studio rental space for independent clay artists;
frequent workshops with nationally renowned artists that are attended by both local and regional artists and students;
a supply store that supports arts programs at multiple local schools, arts centers and independent artists' home studios;
and a place for artists and students to share their ideas and promote excellence in their work.
Claymakers gives back to the community through donation of pottery to area Empty Bowls fundraisers to fight hunger. Claymakers studio and community of artists also participate in many Triangle arts festivals and shows.
Community Partners
Our programs are supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources, and the Durham Arts Council’s Annual Arts Fund.
Board of Directors
Interested in joining the Board of Directors?
Anna Schroeder, Chair
Michelle Heavener, Secretary
Bob Feth, Treasurer
Angela Cheek
Caleb Parker
Jessica Sandford
Susan Trabka
Support Claymakers
Community support ensures Claymakers’ financial well-being and donations enable us to keep fees for classes and workshops, the price of supplies, and rental rates, as low as possible. Your donations help keep Claymakers an affordable local resource for the Triangle ceramics community.