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Claymakers
Your creative hub for pottery supplies, classes, and community in Durham.
4.8(5 reviews)
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About Claymakers
Claymakers is a vibrant non-profit ceramics center in Durham, offering a welcoming space for artists of all levels. We provide high-quality pottery supplies, expert-led classes, and open studio hours in a spacious, well-ventilated environment. With a focus on community safety and creativity, we foster a supportive atmosphere for learning and practicing ceramics. Join us for pottery-adjacent activities and fellowship in our Old East Durham location.
Business Info
Location
470 Salem St, Durham, NC 27703, USA
Services Offered
Pottery Classes
Expert-led classes for all skill levels, with sessions starting every 7 weeks in a fun, patient environment.
Open Studio Hours
Affordable access to wheels and workspace for independent pottery projects, including firing and glazing services.
Ceramics Supplies
High-quality clay, tools, and materials available for purchase, with friendly and knowledgeable staff assistance.
Kiln Services
Professional firing and glazing services to complete your pottery pieces with precision and care.
Community Events
Pottery-adjacent activities and fellowship opportunities to connect with local artists and enthusiasts.
Reviews
4.8(5 reviews)
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Zebulon Pottery
via Google
over 1 year ago
I have been buy clay from clay makers for years. Everyone is super friendly and knowledgeable. If you are looking for supplies or a class this place is great.
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Dynamic Danielvia Google
almost 2 years ago
Awesome place, really enjoy the community of people here! Amazing instructors, great varying classes. Awesome staff as well!
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Jake Goodnightvia Google
almost 2 years ago
Great supply store, teaching studio, and kiln service. Glad to have them close by in Durham.
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Carlos Perezvia Google
over 2 years ago
Great food for the price point. Staff was really quick to make sure there was no waiting for food. Very nice family feel to it rather than other places with the same food. Will be back again
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Melvin Penavia Google
about 4 years ago
Claymakers in Old East Durham is a spacious, well-ventilated, and welcoming place to learn and practice ceramics. There are fun classes with patient teachers - a new session starts every 7 or so weeks - and reasonably-priced open studio hours if you just need a wheel or a place to work on and fire/glaze your clay. I have been taking classes since the Foster Street days and have massive respect for the management and how they have navigated the pandemic since the beginning. The focus is always on keeping the community safe, healthy, and happy. Can't speak more highly of the community center that new Claymakers has become since reopening at the Driver St location. It is an incredible place for pottery and pottery-adjacent activity and fellowship. Support your local ceramics non-profit; donate if you can to help keep them going!
