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Ruby’s Clay Studio is a non-profit arts center whose primary objectives are to promote community appreciation of the ceramic arts and to encourage self-expression, and technical and artistic development through exhibitions, classes, and the resources provided by a shared learning facility. We do this through classes, workshops, studio rental, and outreach firing services. Ruby O’Burke, a celebrated Northern California ceramic artist, established the artist’s workshop in 1962. A Mills College graduate, who had studied with Antonio Prieto, Sr. Ruby wished to provide studio facilities and a supportive environment for trained potters to develop their craft. It was her hope that many artists would “outgrow” the Workshop and set up their own studios. This unique shared learning facility has been in its present location at 552A Noe St. in San Francisco, since 1967. Ruby died on October 16th, 1983 at the age of 86, her vision lives on and her high ideals and standards guide us into the future. In 1985 it was decided to change Ruby’s from a private school and studio to a non-profit organization. The artists continue to uphold Ruby’s intention for the studio by giving classes, reaching out to the disadvantaged in San Francisco, and making it accessible to the community at large.
