Building Community Through Clay

A 501(c)(3) charitable and educational pottery organization coming to Alameda Point

Charitable Educational Worker-Owned
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Community pottery studio with diverse participants

Our Mission

Creating accessible ceramic arts education and community through cooperative ownership

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Artistic Excellence

Fostering creativity and craftsmanship through traditional and contemporary ceramic techniques

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Community Building

Creating connections across generations and backgrounds through shared creative experiences

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Educational Access

Providing scholarships and programs to ensure pottery education is available to all

Educational Impact

Scholarships for All Ages

Our charitable mission includes providing pottery education scholarships for children and seniors, ensuring that financial barriers don't prevent anyone from experiencing the joy and therapeutic benefits of working with clay.

Community Workshops

We offer specialized programs including adaptive pottery classes for individuals with disabilities, therapeutic pottery sessions for mental health support, and intergenerational workshops that bring families and communities together.

500+ Students Planned
50+ Scholarships Annually
12 Monthly Workshops
Support Education
Pottery education with instructor and diverse students

Community Impact

Bridging Generations

Our programs bring together people of all ages, creating meaningful connections between children, adults, and seniors. Through shared creative experiences, we build understanding and community bonds that extend far beyond the studio.

Therapeutic Benefits

Working with clay provides proven therapeutic benefits including stress reduction, improved motor skills, and enhanced mental well-being. Our programs specifically support veterans, individuals with disabilities, and those facing mental health challenges.

Cultural Preservation

We honor traditional pottery techniques while embracing contemporary innovations, ensuring that ceramic arts knowledge is preserved and passed to future generations.

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Diverse community members working together in pottery studio

Worker-Owned Platform Cooperative

Democratic ownership and governance by the people who make it happen

Our Cooperative Principles

Democratic Control

Every worker-owner has an equal voice in major decisions affecting the guild

Shared Ownership

Profits and assets are owned collectively by all worker-members

Community Focus

Decisions prioritize community benefit alongside financial sustainability

Educational Mission

Commitment to accessible arts education remains central to all operations

Why Cooperative Ownership?

  • Ensures long-term commitment to community service
  • Provides job security and fair compensation for instructors
  • Creates sustainable funding for charitable programs
  • Maintains democratic decision-making processes
  • Builds wealth within the local community
Worker-owners collaborating in modern pottery studio

Get Involved

Multiple ways to support our mission and community

For Investors

Join us in creating a sustainable, community-focused pottery studio with strong financial returns and social impact.

  • Projected 25% annual returns
  • 17-month payback period
  • Community impact investment
  • Tax benefits through 501(c)(3) structure
Investment Opportunities

For Philanthropists

Support our charitable mission to provide pottery education and therapeutic programs to underserved communities.

  • Tax-deductible donations
  • Scholarship sponsorship opportunities
  • Named program recognition
  • Direct community impact
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For Worker-Owners

Become part of our cooperative team and help build a democratic, community-centered pottery guild.

  • Equal ownership stake
  • Democratic decision-making
  • Competitive compensation
  • Professional development
Join Our Team