We are currently in a season of intentional preparation. In a pivotal step toward our future, we are close to the final stages of purchasing our permanent home. By choosing to own our property rather than lease, we are ensuring that Bayan Ceramics Studio remains a lasting pillar of the Oak Park creative community for generations to come.

We are meticulously crafting every inch of our 7,600+ sf space. Like the clay itself, this environment is being shaped with patience and precision.

We are deep in the process of:

• Curating Our Bayan: We are deep in the process of hand-selecting our team - finding the mentors and "wellness champions" who will help you find your center at the wheel.

• Bayanihan Beyond Our Walls: We are partnering with artists, charities, and advocacy organizations to bring the meditative, tactile joy of ceramics to those in our community who need access most.

• Earth-First Design: Our studio is being built with a soul. Through green innovation, we are creating a sustainable sanctuary that respects the clay and the planet.

• Breath & Safety: We are perfecting the "hidden" art of the studio - installing advanced airflow and safety systems so you can breathe deeply and focus entirely on your creative flow.

These intentional steps lead us toward our Grand Opening in the Fall of 2026.