Taos-area artist, Claire L. Haye, is a native of Chicago who was raised in New York City. The daughter of dancer and choreographer, Beatrice Lees, and niece of improvisational theater master, Viola Spolin, Claire spent her early years surrounded by theater and dance.
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Claire Haye has created a body of artwork that has garnered acclaim and established an international collector base. Her large, striking ceramic sculptures have won prizes in museum exhibitions; her bronze sculptures, paintings, monotypes, and woodblock prints are collected by other artists and by connoisseurs of the bold.
Reviews (12)
Danielle Zigon
Sep 16, 2021
Jo S.
Jul 25, 2021
Very nice gallery in the middle of all Arroyo Seco. They specialize in jewelry, we got to meet the artist who was nice and brought out some more pieces for us, based on what we were looking for to buy as gifts. Claire was nice and welcoming, the prices aren't high, can't say it's cheap, somewhere in the middle, but they are all handmade and original and she uses the best, highest quality materials. Nice store to browse and shop in, cute little cottage, nicely decorated inside and out.
Fred Siegele
Apr 17, 2021
Kyle Hemauer
Feb 08, 2021
I happened upon this gem of a town and wandered into Claire's and I'm so glad I did. She is an absolute delight and talented. the jewelry here is one of a kind beautiful. please skip the shops in Santa Fe and go to this beautiful village and stop by Claire's and spend money there. I am thrilled that I stumbled into her shop and would spend more money there on future trips! Seriously go, see, marvel, and buy!
Martha Harriss
Dec 19, 2020
This gallery is an oasis of beautiful jewelry between Red River and Taos New Mexico. The small collection of stores and restaurants are the perfect drive for an enjoyable, adventurous day! The mountains offer a gorgeous backdrop and the shopping in this delightful town offers great variety. The artists are a delight to meet and the food is outstanding! Aurora Secco is just off of the highway - don't miss it. It's a treasure.
StormiNorm
Jun 12, 2020
Vacationed in New Mexico. Paid a visit to the gallery. Met Claire, who is unbelievably nice. Bought a beautiful necklace as a surprise thank you gift for my host. Claire very generously included the matching earrings. I am so grateful. She has definitely earned my business going forward. Thank you, Claire!
Gina Woods
Dec 17, 2019
Beth Kelly
May 30, 2019
Georgia J.
Apr 17, 2019
For years as we have driven to Taos Ski Valley we've passed through quaint beautiful Arroyo Seco. Finally I convinced my husband that this almost European like clutter of lovely old adobes was worth a visit! And indeed it was -- ice cream! antiques! folk art! Wonderful clothing! A recent discovery at my last visit in March was Claireworks Gallery, a small jewelry atelier with elegant, modern, mostly work. Eye-catching the minute I entered the high-ceilinged light room -- displays of fine and simple designs by artist Claire Haye in rings, earrings, necklaces and bracelets.
The good prices of these uniquely designed pieces are tantalizing too. I was first drawn to a sturdy, rough-hewn sterling silver link bracelet -- wow! And a timelessly modern slightly off-kilter cuff called The High Road -- don't we all want to take the high road in life, or at least to Taos? I've bought earrings as gifts and a ring and I'm loving my gorgeous pieces so much! Thank you Claire!
The good prices of these uniquely designed pieces are tantalizing too. I was first drawn to a sturdy, rough-hewn sterling silver link bracelet -- wow! And a timelessly modern slightly off-kilter cuff called The High Road -- don't we all want to take the high road in life, or at least to Taos? I've bought earrings as gifts and a ring and I'm loving my gorgeous pieces so much! Thank you Claire!
Alexa
Dec 09, 2017
Camille Hodgins
Feb 01, 2016
Claire and Nancy are absolutely the most rude store owners. I sent over $500 on jewelry that they sent to me and then got lost in the mail. When I called of course to figure out what happened to my jewelry and where it was, they hung up on me several times, said it wasn't their problem, and and i kept calling back asking about the insurance on the items trying anything to figure it out they would HANG UP ON ME again.
So so so rude, trust me and never order from them. Absolutely awful customer service. My whole family has spent so much money in their store for years, but none of us will ever be purchasing from their again.
So so so rude, trust me and never order from them. Absolutely awful customer service. My whole family has spent so much money in their store for years, but none of us will ever be purchasing from their again.
Joshua M.
Jan 21, 2014
Passing by on the main strip in Taos, the beautiful Ceramic wall mural was an eye catcher leading the way to range of statues in the front Personally I found the works to be showstoppers all imaginative and bringing you into a world of imagination with introduction such as this stopping to visit the interior of the gallery was a given, while small in space the collection of painting and jewelry was beautiful coming from Santa Fe that had a large variety of galleries this one by itself was worth the drive out to Taos, inspiring and special, there was selection of unique jewelry that was offered for as little as under 50$ to spectacular pieces at under 200$ this was the first I have seen works by this artists and I left inspired and loving it