The Tile Showroom
What We Do
Clay Squared to Infinity is a fully functional ceramic studio, a handmade tile and polymer clay showroom, and a gallery dedicated to advancing the public's knowledge of the ceramic arts. We showcase and sell handmade tiles for installation in kitchens, fireplaces and bathrooms and as art tile. We offer the largest selection of historic reproduction tile lines in Minnesota.
We’re located under the roof of the Keg House Arts Building in Historic Northeast Minneapolis' Arts District. The majority of the handmade tile sold through Clay Squared's showroom are made on site. Clay Squared artist employees are on hand to assist you with envisioning your idea all the way through to fully realized projects for kitchen backsplashes, bathrooms and fireplace surrounds. Also home accessories like ceramic switch plates, outlet covers and hand-pressed house numbers, are in stock Our showroom features tile by 15 local and national handmade tile artisan from the Handmade Tile Association (click here to see the list of artists we showcase) We also offer classes at Clay Squared to Infinity in Polymer Clay creations and Mosaic techniques.
Year Round Shows
The Infinity Gallery, is dedicated primarily to showcasing ceramic arts. Rotating and seasonal shows highlight thoughtful ceramic works of art throughout the year.
History
What began as a cottage industry in the home of owners Josh Blanc and Layl McDill, Clay Squared to Infinity soon outgrew its small third floor studio. We moved to Central Avenue, in what was once a neighborhood bar in Northeast Minneapolis. After four successful years on Central Avenue, it was time again to increase square footage and gain a stronger foothold in the newly formed Northeast Arts District. So, on January 1, 2004, Clay Squared moved into The Keg House, once part of the Grain Belt Brewery complex, and now home to several arts-related businesses. It is in the Keg House that the talented artists of Clay Squared are able to further explore the ceramic arts and create beautiful works.
Clay Squared Hours
11- 5 Monday through Saturday
Sundays - By chance and special events
Closed all major holidays and random days
Labor Day
Thanksgiving and Black Friday [See you Saturday]
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
New Years Eve and New Years Day
Memorial Day
4th of July
Where to Purchase Tiles
Tile Showrooms and Galleries that carry Clay Squared tiles
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Directions
From the South 35W North to I-94 West through the tunnel and take the Broadway/Washington exit. At the end of the ramp take a left onto Washington; right on Broadway; cross the river; go left on Marshall; left on 13th; and we are the last building on the left, the Keg House Arts Building
From St. Paul Take I-94 West into Minneapolis, through the tunnel and take the Broadway/Washington exit. At the end of the ramp take a left onto Washington; right on Broadway; cross the river; go left on Marshall; left on 13th; and we are the last building on the left, the Keg House Arts Building
From the West I-394 East to I 94 West and take the Broadway/Washington exit. At the end of the ramp take a left onto Washington; right on Broadway: cross the river; left on Marshall; left on 13th; and we are the last building on the left, the Keg House Arts Building
From the North Take 94 heading East get off at the Broadway exit go left go till you come to Marshal St NE it is the first light over the Mississippi take a left go one block to 13th Ave NE take a left and we are the last building on the left. It is called the Keg House Arts Building. Parking is at the far end of the building.
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Recent Project
Sometimes Josh gets to make tiles that are not for installation or art. Lars Hansen a photographer from The Studio across the hall from Clay Squared was working with the Kresge Foundation and they wanted a book that looked like a brick for their annual report. They commissioned Josh to make a clay brick with Kresge impressed into it so it could be photographed and used as the image of the book. All sides of the book were printed with the brick image. Fun with printing and tiles
Recent Press
Josh and Layl had the honor of being selected in two international juried books in their fields. Josh was chosen to be in the book 500 Tiles
Layl was chosen in another juried book 400 Polymer Clay Designs.
If you would like a signed copy of this book you can either come in and pick one up or contact us and we will sign and mail you it to you for only $29.95 shipping included. josh@claysquared.com
The Handmade Tile Association.llc is proud to announce that member Clay Squared to Infinity's handmade tile was used in the first Minnesota GreenStar Remodeling Project.
The remodeling project was contracted out from Castle Building & Remodeling,
ASID member Katie Jaydan selected 2" x 2" field tile "Ginger Snaps" for the backsplash project at 2601 36th Ave NE in St. Anthony Minnesota.
photos provided by Castle Building & Remodeling
please click here to read Clay Squared's "Green" statement
Clay Squared to Infinity was selected as the Best Handmade Tile in the Best of the Twin Cities feature in Mpls/St.Paul Magazine.
The Artists
Josh Blanc
The brawn of the operation- Josh has been formally trained as an artist, with a degree in ceramic arts from Columbus College of Art and Design. Then Blanc relocated to Minneapolis in 1994 and opened Clay Squared to Infinity in 1996. He is the founder of the Handmade Tile Association.
As the President of the HTA he has coordinated two national tile conferences. He was also president of the North East Minneapolis Arts Association which organizes Art- A- Whirl. He is also very involved with the development of the Minneapolis Arts District. He is just an all over art guy!
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Layl McDill
The brains of the operation- Layl attended Columbus College of Art and Design, Columbus, OH and received her B.F.A. in Illustration, magnum cum laud. Current themes in her polymer clay work relate to motherhood, women as outgoing fun spirits and just plain whimsy. Every piece she creates is one of a kind though some follow similar themes. In addition she instructs polymer cane making classes.
Visit Silly Millies. Contact Layl. |
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Kate Brownrigg
Wonder woman- Kate's claim to fame is making all of the wonderful samples for our showroom. She also keeps the staff organized and on track.
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Chris Webber
Chris is our work horse guy. He keeps the mosaic bins stocked and the kilns loaded and fired. In the winter he is our city Grizzly Adams with his decked out beard. Mild mannered and environmentally conscious, Chris rides his bike to work every day even when it is well below zero and snowing! Check out his band - Pushing The Ghost. |
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Bette Westman
Bette is our office manager and our own personal Google and Heliose all in one. She knows so much about things people should never know- all wholesome don't ya know. Just you ask her how to fix something and she will dazzle you with her sheer brilliance. Bette is also a polymer clay artist and is involved with lots of artist groups like the Polymer Clay Guild of MN & National Polymer Clay Guild.
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