CASTLE CLAY

 

Who could have imagined that two guys digging for clay near Castle Rock in the 1960's were laying the groundwork for one of Colorado's most vibrant co-ops? Henry Meade and his partner supplied clay to the Denver Public Schools then. Now, over 50 years later, Castle Clay Artists Inc. provides a working ceramics studio for members and associate members in an industrial Denver neighborhood.

 

After inhabiting rented facilities for many years, some 25+ years ago we converted the warehouse we own now into studio spaces, with separate areas for bisque firing and glazing. Our kiln yard includes eight gas kilns - six Cone 10 Reduction kilns, one soda kiln, one Raku kiln.

 

Outside of our cooperative building, we organize two sales each year; we own and operate two Denver Potters Association sales. We have many loyal followers as well as new visitors who plan ahead to attend our sales that take place on the same weekends each spring and fall. We and our guest artists from around the Denver Metro area look forward to these events to showcase our work and receive the direct contact and feedback from our customers.

 

As in any organic system, it is the synthesis of the creative energy generated by individual members that keeps the group stretching artistically and as a community. We celebrate our diversity, our unity, and our growth, keeping in mind that this journey began with hands in earth. And so it continues...

 

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