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Bay Haven Ceramics

We got keys! Work parties next week.

Published 4 months ago • 1 min read

Welcome everyone!

We are so thankful that you've shown interest in our new pottery studio in Alameda. Check it out — we got the keys!

We are at 768 Stewart Ct, in Alameda. It's a former plumbing company. The space is huge, with six offices in the front (private studios...?) and a large warehouse space in the back that will be perfect for classes. There's even a little annex for our kiln room.

The location is excellent — off the beaten path, tucked away on a side street covered in gorgeous blackberry vines for summer snacking. We even have our own little entrance to Jean Sweeney Open Space. And the cyclists among you will love the bike path that goes right to our door.

Work parties coming soon

There's lots of work to be done before we open to the public. If you're interested in joining an upcoming work party over the holidays, we're planning a few already:

  • Tuesday, December 23rd, noon-4pm
  • Sunday, December 27th, noon-4pm

Bring whatever tools you have. Drills, saws, hammers, whatever. Also, apparently nail pullers are a thing?!

We can't pay you in $$ (yet), but I'll make some food to keep us going! If you want to help out but aren't able to join these, fear not. We'll have oodles of opportunities over the next few weeks.

Want to come but need childcare? No problem! My daughter (Claire, age 17) has worked with little kids for years, is CPR-certified, and wants to help out. Your little ones are gonna love her.

Please respond to this email if you think you might join us, so I know how much food to make.

We appreciate all of you. Happy and warm holidays!

  • Janet & Chip

“If there's a book you really want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it.”

— Toni Morrison

768 Stewart Ct, Alameda, CA 94501
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