Rubys Clay Studio and Gallery

Rubys Clay Studio and Gallery We're a non-profit ceramic art studio located in the HEART of the Castro district in San Francisco @ More than 1,000 visitors come to the Gallery each year.

Ruby’s Clay Studio & Gallery is a dynamic community of 100 resident artists who create a broad array of functional tableware, decorative vessels, sculpture, wall and garden art using both traditional and innovative techniques in wheel-throwing and hand-building methods. In a supportive and collegial atmosphere, Ruby’s nurtures people new to ceramics, hobbyists, budding professionals, production po

tters and nationally recognized artists. People come from all over the Bay Area to learn and work at Ruby’s. Some have been studio members for 40 years; others have waited for up to three years to join the community. Twenty-four hour access, the option of learning to fire kilns and test new glazes as well as to show and sell work are among the opportunities open to members. The 5,000 square foot studio, located in the heart of San Francisco’s Castro District, was organized as a 501(c) 3 non-profit corporation in 1985 after operating by Ruby O’Burke for 18 years as a private workshop. Facilities include a communal work area with 11 wheels and four hand-building tables, three electric kilns and two gas kilns, slab roller, extruder, clay recycling, 25 glazes and glaze mixing supplies and a small ceramics library of classic books and current publications. A welcoming gallery at the front of the studio is open year-round for rotating shows. The “Southern Migration” exhibit, selected by juror Nancy Selvis, features the work of 31studio members. Other group shows have been organized on themes such a single clay body (“Summit”), a specific glaze (“Oh So Shino”), vessels for plants (“Potted: Ceramic Art for Plants”), garden sculpture, Open Studios and an annual “Bowlicious” fundraising event with hundreds of bowls donated by Rubyites. Frequent solo shows by Ruby members and visiting artists feature current works in clay. Programs at Ruby’s include beginning and intermediate classes for 240 students annually, specialty workshops, annual fundraising events and outreach projects with area schools and social service organizations. Ruby’s is a member-directed studio led by a volunteer board, active committees and a small management team.

Rubys Clay Studio and Gallery holiday sale starts this Friday, part of the Castro Art Walk
12/03/2025

Rubys Clay Studio and Gallery holiday sale starts this Friday, part of the Castro Art Walk

Last push and firing for the holiday show🔥 Save the date! Rubys Clay Studio and Gallery annual holiday sale December 5-2...
11/21/2025

Last push and firing for the holiday show🔥 Save the date! Rubys Clay Studio and Gallery annual holiday sale December 5-23, 2025 open daily 10 AM to 7 PM. Opening is Friday, December 5 part of Castro Art Walk

Save the date! Rubys Clay Studio and Gallery annual holiday sale December 5-23, 2025 open daily 10 AM to 7 PM. Opening i...
11/20/2025

Save the date! Rubys Clay Studio and Gallery annual holiday sale December 5-23, 2025 open daily 10 AM to 7 PM. Opening is Friday, December 5 part of Castro Art Walk

Castro Art Walk is this Friday with Alex Martinez ( ) and Amelia DePrimo in the gallery in November. Opening tonight, j...
11/07/2025

Castro Art Walk is this Friday with Alex Martinez ( ) and Amelia DePrimo in the gallery in November. Opening tonight, jFriday, November 7th 5-8 pm

Castro Art Walk is this Friday with Alex Martinez ( ) and Amelia DePrimo in the gallery in November. Opening Friday, N...
11/05/2025

Castro Art Walk is this Friday with Alex Martinez ( ) and Amelia DePrimo in the gallery in November. Opening Friday, November 7th 5-8 pm

Save the Date: Castro Art Walk with Alex Martinez ( ) and Amelia DePrimo in the gallery at Rubys Clay Studio and Gall...
10/28/2025

Save the Date: Castro Art Walk with Alex Martinez ( ) and Amelia DePrimo in the gallery at Rubys Clay Studio and Gallery in November. Opening Friday, November 7th 5-8 pm

Address

552 Noe Street, # A
San Francisco, CA
94114

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 1pm
Tuesday 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 1pm
5pm - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 1pm
Friday 9am - 1pm
Saturday 12:30pm - 4:30pm

Telephone

+14155589819

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