MADE Chicago’s mission is to provide Material Art and Design Education to creatives of all levels and backgrounds. From beginning classes to advanced craft education,

MADE Chicago is built to engage Chicago’s unique community with the arts and create economic opportunities for artists. We provide professional studio space and the highest quality support in and out of the classroom to assist you as you perfect your craft and connect with our community.

As a woman-owned business, we are committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for our ever-growing community of artists. Whether you're a beginner or looking to enhance your skills, MADE Chicago is the place for you.

Community: Developing craft-based skills and knowledge requires a respectful environment and positive experiences. Together, we can foster in-person connections, friendships, and professional networks.

Sustainability: MADE Chicago teaches a slower, more thoughtful, craft-based approach to producing material goods. To provide you with high-quality results and products, we employ a holistic education process that nurtures a deeper understanding of sustainability and craftsmanship.

Creativity: MADE Chicago offers an open and non-judgmental space for self-expression through the arts. Our dedicated teachers and staff create a supportive environment, prioritizing cleanliness, safety, and access to state-of-the-art tools and materials. We welcome artists of all levels and aim to blend the exploration of unique ideas with professional techniques and practices.

MADE Chicago strives to create a supportive environment for students, faculty, and staff. Discrimination, harassment, and disrespect of any kind will not be tolerated.

MADE Chicago reserves the right to cancel classes or workshops and will provide a full refund to all students in such an event. Students who withdraw from classes or workshops up to one week before their class or workshop start date are eligible for a 50% refund. Any withdrawals from classes 7 days or less before the start date of their class or any time after the start date of a class will not be refunded. Custom events at MADE Chicago are not refundable.

When you enter the MADE Chicago studio, you consent to be in photographs and videos that can be used on the  MADE Chicago website, social media accounts, and marketing materials.

MADE Chicago provides the tools you need to participate in beginning classes and workshops. Your registration includes 3 hours of instructional time, 15 lbs of clay, slip/glaze, and firing. 

We don’t give out teachers personal contact information. Questions before your class begins or requests for accommodations should be directed to info@madechicago.com.

You’ll receive a registration confirmation when you purchase your class or workshop and another informational email one week before the start of classes.

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We created a skill assessment guide to help you find the class that fits your experience. If you still have questions please email us.