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+1 510-845-0982
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809A Allston Way, Berkeley, CA, 94710
b/t 6th St & 5th St
West Berkeley
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980 ftUniversity Av & 4th
0.2 miBerkeley Amtrak
0.2 miUniversity Av & 6th
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Specialties
Since 1988, Kids ‘N’ Clay Pottery Studios have provided an ideal environment for children to explore their creativity while learning the craft of ceramics.
Nationally recognized for its innovative wet clay programs, Kids ‘N’ Clay Pottery Studios offer affordable ongoing weekly classes for kids 3 to 18 years of age.
Kids ‘N’ Clay focuses on the «real life» benefits of arts education; creative problem solving, pride, accomplishment and comradeship.
History
Established in 1988.
Kids ‘N’ Clay was founded by artist Kevin Nierman. Kids ‘N’ Clay celebrated our 25th anniversary with a move to a new bright and beautiful studio just 2 blocks south of University — still in the heart of Berkeley’s artists’ community and the Fourth Street Shopping District.
Nationally recognized for its innovative programs, Kids ‘N’ Clay offers affordable ongoing weekly classes for kids 3 to 18 years of age. Students are assured of personal attention and as much assistance with their hand-built project or time on a potters’ wheel as they desire!
Meet the Business Owner
Kevin N.
Business Owner
Kevin Nierman was reared at the height of the bohemian art movement of the 60’s, which explains the unconventional manner with which he approaches traditional shapes. His mother, a recognized artist in her own right, encouraged him to paint and repaint the walls of his bedroom, build sculptures throughout the house and experiment with all kinds of wall decorations. He pursued his studies at the Colson School of Art in 1977, then moved into a period of self-discovery, spending hour upon hour experimenting with different shapes and clay bodies. Through endless experimentation, Niermans’ vessels continued to change, but all had one thing in common — the element of raw fire.
