Starting in the Fall 2026

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More Info in the Upcoming Months

Starting in the Fall 2026 - More Info in the Upcoming Months

The Bayanihan Experience

Centering.Creating.Connecting

At Bayan Ceramics, we believe a studio is more than just a place to make pottery - it is a Third Place. It is a soulful sanctuary between home and work where the "Positive Force" of community is forged in clay. Our Bayanihan Experiences are named after the Filipino tradition of communal unity - the spirit of a neighborhood coming together to lift each other up.

Weekly Public Bayanihan Experiences

Designed for individuals, couples, families, and friends to join our communal table. No experience required.

Several glasses of red wine on a wooden table with people in the background, warm lighting, and shelves with decorative items in a cozy indoor setting.

Clay & Cabernet

Every Friday Evening | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

The social heartbeat of Oak Park. High energy, local wine, and artisanal appetizers. It’s the perfect transition from the work week to the weekend.

People working on pottery in a sunlit art studio with large windows, plants, and shelves in the background.

Sentro & Stillness

Every Saturday Morning | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

A meditative start to your weekend. Accompanied by premium tea service, local bakery treats, and a focused atmosphere, this session invites you to unplug and ground yourself in the restorative "Stillness" of the craft.

The Monthly Premier Slots

To protect the sanctuary of our resident members, we offer only one of each experience per month. These exclusive slots are highly coveted and booked on a first-come, first-served basis.

People working on pottery wheel in a ceramics studio with shelves of pottery and a kiln in the background.

Unplugged & Centered |
The Corporate Offsite

Children and an adult working on pottery projects at a long table in a pottery studio, surrounded by various clay pieces and art supplies.

Centered & Social |
The Private Adult Night

Group of five diverse women laughing and chatting while making pottery in a ceramics studio.

The Giving Circuit |
The Fundraising Event

Young boy working on pottery in an artist's studio with clay and pottery tools.

Claydates & The Teen Scene |
Youth Celebrations

The Bayan Bazaar

A Quarterly Celebration of the Handmade

Four times a year, we will transform our 7,600 sq. ft. industrial sanctuary into Oak Park’s premier makers' destination. The Bayan Bazaar isn’t just a market; it’s a high-energy convergence of local craft, live music, and the "Positive Force" of our creative community.

The Vibe: Walk through the Portal to find a curated selection of Chicagoland’s finest potters, painters, woodworkers, and jewelers. With our studio in the backdrop and the Lake Street breeze flowing through the studio, it is a tactile shopping experience unlike any other.

The Details:

  • When: Once per quarter (Seasonal Saturdays).

  • Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

  • Visitor Admission: $5 donation (The “Bayan” Giveback)

  • Market Makers Fees: $75 - $125 per market

  • The "Bayan" Giveback: $5 admission donation goes directly to our Open Wheel Scholarship Fund, ensuring the market grows the next generation of makers.

Indoor craft fair with several tables displaying pottery, artwork, and jewelry, under a wooden roof with skylights and string lights, with people browsing.