Tucson Clay Co-op Garden of Eden

 

I am the director of the Tucson Clay Co-op. September 2021, my son and I purchased a second location where our inside co-op members have been working since November 2021. It is a fixer-upper - a 5700 square foot property on 1/2 an acre. Our dream is that the Tucson Clay Co-op become Arizona's major clay center and that we invite famous guest clay artists to do week-long workshops. We already are fully equippped pottery with 4 computerized electric kilns but plan to add a gas, wood, raku & soda kilns.

This summer we are facing challenges because our roof is leaking and we

will need to redo the roof. Estimates are coming in at about $35,000.

We have the brick to build a gas & kiln, but need money for incidentals like

building a cement pad, running gas lines etc.

In the past we have been self sufficient by selling our collectively thrown pots, but this is more than we can earn. Besides for donating generously to this GoFundMe, you can help us by renting studio space, independent glazing, taking class or buying pottery & spreading the word that we need work study students, studio monitors & volunteers.

We are also looking for a grant writer.

You are invited to take a tour of our new studio galleries and grounds.

Many thanks for your continued support. 

with blessings,

Maxine

Since it is monsoon season, we will welcome donations of plants that can be planted in August - purple heart, bird of paradise, lantana, cosmos, desert marigold, trailing rosemary, mexican evening primrose etc.