about oil & clay
Oil & Clay is an art studio located in historic downtown Norman, Oklahoma.
Some fun facts:
Where did the name Oil & Clay Studio come from? The studio is named after the teachers, Nora & Louisa. While both teachers work in all different mediums, Nora is an oil painter and Louisa is a clay potter!
Where did it all begin? In a home-based studio garage, actually! Nora and Louisa began Oil & Clay Studio in the summer of 2015. They took a one car garage and filled it with folding tables, art supplies and good music. Oil & Clay Studio moved to Main Street in 2017, opening a store front for local shoppers and participating in events like art walk and EDO (east downtown) community events. Navigating a global pandemic while teaching classes and producing art shifted the long-term vision for the studio. By 2022, Nora & Louisa found a new home for their creative dreams. Now located at 315 E. Gray Street, Oil & Clay Studio is nested behind a local restaurant, offering a more private environment for classes and a space for its owners to pursue their work.
meet the owners
Nora Hall // Nora is a visual artist, oil painter, and explorer of the natural world. With a background in fine art and early childhood education, Nora brings her love of animals and color to the studio each an every day. Wildlife has consistently been her favorite subject to paint.
Louisa Brewer // Louisa is a potter, baker, and lover of things that bloom. She believes in connecting people with pottery that encourages conversation, moments spent together and warm pauses to end the day.
louisa (left) & nora (right)