Saturday, December 07, 2024
Pottery studios are fired up as more Chicagoans seek community, dirty hands and screen-free experiences
by Olivia Dimmer for the Sun-Times / WBEZ Chicago / December 7, 2024 Studio owners say their spaces are full of hobbyists and experienced artists, citing a surge in interest driven by social media and a desire for hands-on, screen-free experiences. After relocating to Chicago from Spain, Leonor San Sebastián initially felt disconnected from her neighbors and the city’s art scene. That changed when she opened her Lincoln Square pottery studio Ceramics by Leo in September 2023. The response from the
