Along with hosting a series of classes from May – September and multi-week classes October – April, the ceramics studio is available for independent and group residencies, as well as local studio access.

See our October eBlast HERE to understand more about upcoming changes in the Ceramic Studio’s Access Programs.

Residents are allotted studio space in a cooperative studio setting and access to the following equipment:

Studio Equipment

• Wheels: seven electric Brent C
• Kilns: Three Skutt electric; primitive firing options
• North Star Slab Roller
• Extruder
• Peter Pugmill
• Flex Shaft

Residency rates, based on a 5-7 day week

• 1 week | $180
• 2 weeks | $355
• 3 weeks | $530
• 4 weeks | $715
• One-time $50 cleaning fee for 1 – 2 week residencies and one-time $100 cleaning fee for 3 – 4 week residencies
• Cook County resident artists receive a 10% discount
• Lodging is also available in our guest suite at a rate of $35/night plus a one-time cleaning fee.

Firing options are as follows

• For 1 week residencies, artists can do 1 bisque firing.
• For 2 week residencies, artists can do 2 bisque firings.
• For 3 week residencies, artists can do 1 bisque and 1 glaze firing.
• For 4 week residencies, artists can do 1 – 2 bisque and 1 – 2 glaze firings.

Residents are asked to outline their project needs and firing schedules on the application.

Apply at: www.grandmaraisartcolony.slideroom.com

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