What To Expect
Guided by resident artist Lola Ayisha Ogbara, dive into the practice of slip casting—a versatile ceramics technique used to create refined, repeatable forms. Whether you’re dreaming of a set of mugs, bowls, or sculptural objects, this course will guide you through each stage of the process: from mold prep and pouring, to releasing, trimming, and finishing your pieces with care and intention.
Each session will build on the last, giving you space to experiment, learn key techniques, and develop your own small collection of functional or decorative ceramics. You’ll also have opportunities to personalize your forms with surface design, glaze options, and thoughtful embellishment.
No prior experience is needed—just a curiosity for clay and a willingness to get a little messy. Come ready to create, connect, and leave with something truly handmade.
We gratefully accept donations, but this is a free class! We ask that you register here or in-person, but no other information or payment is needed.
Parking & Transportation
2745 W 63rd St.
Located on the Southwest corner of California & 63rd.
Entrance on 63rd St. Sign in, directions, and language assistance at front desk.
Free parking is available in the attached West parking lot, or across the street at 2744 63rd St. If necessary, there is also 2-hour paid street parking out front.
Building is located right off of the California stop on the 63 bus headed Eastbound and across the street, west of the California/63rd intersection if Westbound.
About The Beloved Community Ceramic Studio
A deeply impactful and trailblazing institution in the history of nonprofits in America, The Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN) has undoubtedly shaped culture and made significant change in households, on blocks, across the city and the nation.
Since 2019, we have operated our Chicago Lawn and Englewood neighborhoods' very own full service community ceramic studio. Named justly after Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s global vision of the "Beloved Community," in which all people share equally the wealth of the Earth, we now maintain a cultural resource of health, healing, and artistic exploration in our space.
