Art
- ART
Krasl Art Center in downtown St. Joseph, Michigan collects and publicly displays contemporary sculpture. On our campus and throughout the community, indoors and out, you can engage with dynamic artworks by Dale Chihuly, Richard Hunt, George Rickey, and many more artists – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Explore KAC’s public sculpture sites and you will learn about more than art; you will discover the community in which it lives.
Education
- Education
Krasl Art Center offers youth and adult education programs in a variety of media, including drawing, painting, photography, stop-motion animation, ceramics, and sculpture. Stay up-to-date on classes by subscribing to our e-newsletter

KAC offers in-person programs including youth camps & classes, teen/adult classes, and visiting artist workshops year-round.
Events
- Events
Something is always happening at Krasl Art Center. From the Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff to ongoing public events indoors and out to our volunteer gatherings, Krasl is a vibrant year ’round gathering spot. See what’s coming soon. We’d love to see you at Krasl Art Center in beautiful downtown St. Joseph, Michigan.
Art Fair
- ART FAIR
Head to Lake Bluff Park on the second weekend of July for the Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff presented by 1st Source Bank Wealth Advisory Services and Krasl Art Center! 2023 dates are Saturday, July 8 from 10 am – 6 pm, and Sunday, July 9 from 10 am – 5 pm.
Support & Join
The non-profit Krasl Art Center provides southwest Michigan residents and visitors the opportunity to experience high quality art exhibitions, installations, and events, and to participate in art classes, camps, guest artist workshops, and outreach opportunities. Always changing indoors and out, Krasl is grateful for the support of our generous donors, volunteers and members. If you haven’t yet, please consider volunteering, becoming a member and/or making a donation. It all matters.

CLAY ARTIST GUILD

KRASL CLAY ARTIST GUILD

The Krasl Clay Artist Guild is a group of experienced ceramicists with independent access to the KAC ceramics studio. Members support and inspire one another through collaboration in the studio and participation in KAC events including Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff and Art Markets.

Apply to Join the Clay Artist Guild Today!

Curbside Guild Membership

$75 Quarterly Payments: Jan 1, April 1, July 1, October 1

Curbside Guild Membership includes cone 04 bisque and cone 6 glaze firings. Members may drop off/pick up art to be fired* during KAC open hours, but MUST email nmargoni@krasl.org 24 hours ahead of time.

Curbside members may go into the studios to drop off/pick up art (except during scheduled classes), Curbside members MAY NOT use the KAC studios and equipment beyond dropping off and picking up art.

*Clay fired in KAC kilns must be purchased at KAC.

In-Studio Membership

$150 Quarterly Payments: Jan 1, April 1, July 1, October 1

In-Studio Guild Membership includes cone 04 bisque and cone 6 glaze firings, house-made glazes, and independent use of the ceramics and glazing studios during KAC open hours (except during scheduled classes). Wheels, slab-roller, and other tools are available.

Open Studio Hours

Studios are available during regular KAC open hours, except during scheduled classes. All available studio hours are reflected in the Guild Studio Calendar, which is updated regularly and posted in the studios. Guild Members MUST sign in and out at the front desk when using the ceramics studios, even for short visits.

Clay Sales

Clay may be purchased for $30 per 25 lb. bag. We stock a variety of cone 6 clay bodies from West Michigan Clay and Laguna.

Clay Extruders

Handheld clay extruders with a variety of dies are available for checkout. Email nmargoni@krasl.org to coordinate. See extruders and dies HERE.

Firing

Generally, the turnaround time for firing is about 2 weeks, but it may take up to 1 month depending on the amount of work we receive from guild members and students.

Guild members with specific deadlines may submit THIS FORM to nmargoni@krasl.org.

COVID Requirements/Policies

MASKS:
When Berrien County is classified by the CDC as HIGH: masks are required for all visitors
When Berrien County is classified by the CDC as MEDIUM or LOW: masks are optional.
Guild members maintain a minimum distance 3’ from one another; when this cannot be sustained; mask up.
KAC Vaccination Policy: This policy is effective as of 10/15/21
Maintain at least 3 ft distance from other guild members and staff at all times

BENEFITS

Access to the KAC ceramic studio during regular KAC hours of operation, except during scheduled classes.
Storage space, work tables, hand building tools, potters’ wheels and glazes are provided. Clay may be purchased at the KAC reception desk.
All artwork produced is monitored and fired by the Ceramics Studio Manager.
Eligibility to apply for participation in the KAC Faculty and Guild Open Studio Tent during the Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff.

REQUIREMENTS

18 years of age or older.
Previous ceramics coursework in a recognized arts organization.
Completed Guild Application Form
Orientation meeting with KAC Ceramics Studio Technician.
Members must maintain a clean workspace and be respectful towards others.
Guild artists are encouraged to come often, stay long and create with enthusiasm!

PAYMENT

Class discounts or coupons do not apply to Open Studio memberships.
Fees are non-refundable.
Dues are to be paid in advance at the reception desk.
Members are responsible for paying dues in a timely manner; dues may be paid by check, cash or credit card.
Failure to make required payments will terminate membership. The KAC reserves the right to refuse renewal.

MEMBERSHIP

Krasl Clay Artist Guild membership is not to be confused with a Krasl Art Center membership and its benefits. KAC membership is encouraged but not required for Clay Artist Guild consideration and participation.