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
With Ceramics Popular As Ever, Local Artists Host Crawl With Pottery Studios Around Chicago
Block Club Chicago / by Leen Yassine / September 6, 2024 CHICAGO — Chicago has long had a thriving arts scene, but in recent years, its ceramics community has experienced a renaissance. More people are taking up pottery as a hobby and pursuing it as a career, and young potters are opening up their own studios, local artists say. Now, Chicagoans can explore and learn more about pottery with a Ceramics Crawl 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Learn more about the Ceramics Crawl here. Laura Williams, who
