A 501(c)(3) charitable and educational pottery organization coming to Alameda Point
Creating accessible ceramic arts education and community through cooperative ownership
Fostering creativity and craftsmanship through traditional and contemporary ceramic techniques
Creating connections across generations and backgrounds through shared creative experiences
Providing scholarships and programs to ensure pottery education is available to all
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Democratic ownership and governance by the people who make it happen
Every worker-owner has an equal voice in major decisions affecting the guild
Profits and assets are owned collectively by all worker-members
Decisions prioritize community benefit alongside financial sustainability
Commitment to accessible arts education remains central to all operations
Multiple ways to support our mission and community
Join us in creating a sustainable, community-focused pottery studio with strong financial returns and social impact.
Support our charitable mission to provide pottery education and therapeutic programs to underserved communities.
Become part of our cooperative team and help build a democratic, community-centered pottery guild.