Monday

Open Studio :: Nathan Webb

Jan 11-Mar 22 (skip Feb 15, s/ Mar 29)

Wake Up to Clay :: Karin Rothwell

9:30am-12:30pm

Jan 14-Mar 24 (skip Feb 17, s/d Mar 31)

Throwing in the Cardew Tradition ::

Ara Cardew

Jan 14-Mar 24 (skip Feb 17, s/d Mar 31)

Clay in Japanese ::

Kyoko Magari-Ball

6:30-9:00pm

Jan 14-Mar 25. (skip Feb 18, s/d Apr 1)

The White Stuff :: Aysha Peltz

10:00am-4:00pm

January 30 (s/d Feb 6)

Exploring the World of Throwing with Colored Clay ::

Naomi Lindfeld

10:00am-4:00pm

March 20 & 21 (s/d Mar 27 & 28)

postponed until May 1st & 2nd

in case of inclement weather, please call the office at 603 643 5384 to check on the status of classes and monitor times

Unless otherwise specificed, all classes are suitable for beginner through advanced students

Open Studio

Nathan Webb

Mondays, 6:00-9:00pm

January 11-March 22 (skip Feb 15, snow date Mar 29)

10 sessions, 30 hrs. Tuition: $330 ($320*)

Materials fee: $35 25 lbs of clay

Whether you are already familiar with some clay working techniques, or you want some orientation with the basics, join us on Monday nights to develop your ceramics skills. Feel free to share an area of special interest, or just come explore. All levels of clay experience welcome.

Morning Pottery

Sarah Heimann

Tuesdays, 9am-noon

January 12-March 23 (skip Feb 16, snow date Mar 30)

10 sessions, 30 hrs. Tuition: $330 ($320*)

Materials fee: $35/25 lbs of clay

This class is suitable for beginners or people with some experience looking to sharpen their skills. We will develop basic skills on the wheel, hone any skills already in place, figure out the best way to finish particular pieces, work with slips, try various types of surface embellishments (from simple sprigging to slip to layered carving) and explore the League's glaze palette. Open to all levels.

Introductory/Intermediate Pottery

Tim McCosker

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Tuesdays, 6:00-9:00pm

January 12-February23 (snow date Mar 2)

7 sessions, 21 hrs. Tuition: $230 ($220*)

March 9-23 (snow date Mar 30)

3 sessions, 9 hrs. Tuition: $100 ($90*)

Materials fee: $35/25 lbs of clay

As a beginner you’ll learn handbuilding and potter’s wheel techniques to create finished, glazed pieces from raw clay. If you’ve already taken one or more classes you’ll have an opportunity to fine-tune your handbuilding and wheel throwing skills. Tim will go over basic techniques and focus on the finishing of rims, feet, handles, and lids as well as helping you on individual projects. Wear old clothes; bring an old towel and notebook to class.

Wake Up to Clay

Karin Rothwell

Wednesdays, 9:30am-12:30pm

January 14-March 24 (skip Feb 17, snow date Mar 31)

10 sessions, 30 hrs. Tuition: $330 ($320*)

Materials fee: $35/25 lbs of clay

Basic instruction in all aspects of handbuilding with clay—coil, slab, and pinching—will be introduced, along with more advanced techniques of manipulating forms and modes of surface treatment. You’ll learn about slip and glaze decoration on completed pieces. Class will culminate with a potluck brunch using your own freshly made plates, bowls, mugs, serving dishes, and ladles. Open to all levels and ages.

Throwing in the

Cardew Tradition

Ara Cardew

Wednesdays, 6:00-9:00pm

January 14-March 24 (skip Feb 17, snow date Mar 31)

10 sessions, 30 hrs. Tuition: $330 ($320*)

Materials fee: $35/25 lbs of clay

As a ceramics student with some experience working on the potter’s wheel, you’ll concentrate on forming, turning, pulling handles, and assembling unusual pieces. You’ll also explore decorating techniques inspired by the rich history of English slipware, African sgraffito, and Japanese-style brushwork.

Clay in Japanese

Kyoko Magari-Ball

Thursdays, 6:30-9:00pm

January 14-March 25. (skip Feb 18, snow date Apr 1)

10 sessions, 25 hrs. Tuition: $275 ($265*)

Materials fee: $35/25 lbs of clay

In this class you will learn Japanese traditional and other techniques using many skills. You will learn techniques from hand building to wheel throwing. The class will be taught in Japanese. Please bring an apron or wear old clothes.

Workshops

The White Stuff

Aysha Peltz

Saturday, 10:00am-4:00pm

January 30 (snow date Feb 6). 1 session, 6 hrs

Tuition: $110 ($105*). Materials fee: $35 /25lbs of clay

Years ago I fell in love with porcelain before my throwing skills where up to the task. My way forward was making simple thrown forms and reworking them to add interest. I began to develop ways of texturing, faceting and wet altering these pots into the forms that I found compelling. Separating porcelain from its association with thinness and refinement was for me the beginning of a long relationship of fascination and discovery with this material. In this workshop I will share with you the possibilities of freshly thrown porcelain by making pots that depart from their original wheel thrown form.

Exploring the World

of Throwing with

Colored Clay

Naomi Lindenfeld

Saturday & Sunday, 10:00am-4:00pm

March 20 & 21 (snow date Mar 27 & 28). 2 sessions, 12 hrs

POSTPONED UNTIL MAY 1st & 2nd

Tuition: $150 ($145*). Materials fee: $40

Spirals of colors appear when colored, layered clay is thrown on the wheel. You’ll go through the process of wedging stains into the clay, layering the different colors and throwing shapes on the wheel. You’ll then take it further by faceting, fluting and carving the surface to reveal patterns. This is a wonderfully organic process that integrates the patterned designs with the piece. The weekend will include a slide presentation of current colored clay work by a broad range of artists, as well as demonstrations and hands-on. The materials fee includes 25lbs of porcelain, stains, and firings.