Julie Pitzen on thu 11 may 00
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Thanks to everyone who recommended places to fire in Chicago. Am interested=
in
learning more about the place on Ravenswood that a few of you recommended. =
I
did find one place, but they have been bought out, and the new owner isn't =
sure
yet what they are going to do with the business. I understand there may be =
a
group of potters in an old warehouse on Ravenswood (previously occupied by
Robbins Clay?). Is anyone familiar with this? Can't find anything in the
Chicago phonebook. Would like to find a contact there to rent space, or =
fire
stuff there.
Thanks=21
Julie
culturesnclay=40gateway.net
Mroczkowski on fri 12 may 00
Hi Julie,
I'm new to CLAYART so I missed your original message concerning places to
fire in Chicago.
I have been in Chicago for a long time,and very familiar with the building
that was once occupied by Robbins Clay. It is called Cornelia Arts
Building, and it is located at 1800 W. Cornelia. There are artists in a
variety of media renting space there but I don't think there are any shared
kilns. Things may have changed however. I don't know who currently manages
the building. It used to be Greg Milne. In the 2000 Illinois Arts Council
Art Fair Directory, Cornelia has their annual Christmas show listed so I
will give you the name of that contact person and phone number in case he is
also in charge of the place,or at the very least provides you with a contact
to get to the place for a visit. His name is Richard Lange and the number
is: (773) 935-1854. Since I missed your original message I don't know if you
are just looking for firing facilities or also space to rent. I'm sure
someone has already mentioned Lill Street, my former home-away-from home,
located at 1021 W.Lill. They have small studio spaces and a variety of gas
and electric kilns as well as a newer soda kiln. There are a variety of
places including Lill Street where you might be able to sign up for a class
and just take advantage of the firing privileges . Evanston Art center has a
nice facility too. Feel free to Email me if I can answer any other clay or
art -related questions related to life in general in Chicago.
clay@21stcentury.net
I currently work out of my basement at home in Rogers Park with a 1027 Skutt
kiln, a large work table and a 1978 vintage Brent B wheel. I work mostly in
majolica, but have also been exploring cone5 porcelain. I have 2 small
children 4&6 years, so my priority has been on them. I've been volunteer
teaching on a weekly basis in my son's kindergarten class. I do some clay
and a variety of other projects with them as well. I love doing it and I'm
amazed by the range of styles and abilities . My studio time had been
diminutive but now is elongating as the school days of my kids lengthen . I
am enjoying the return to longer trips to the basement.
Best of Luck. Hope I can be of help. Judy Huppert----- Original
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From: Julie Pitzen
To:
Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2000 3:51 PM
Subject: clay/firing in Chicago
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Thanks to everyone who recommended places to fire in Chicago. Am interested
in
learning more about the place on Ravenswood that a few of you recommended.
I
did find one place, but they have been bought out, and the new owner isn't
sure
yet what they are going to do with the business. I understand there may be
a
group of potters in an old warehouse on Ravenswood (previously occupied by
Robbins Clay?). Is anyone familiar with this? Can't find anything in the
Chicago phonebook. Would like to find a contact there to rent space, or
fire
stuff there.
Thanks!
Julie
culturesnclay@gateway.net
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