Saggar Firing :: Nathan Webb

Sept 8-Oct 27

Open Studio :: Nathan Webb

Nov 3-Dec 15

Mar 2-Apr 6

Intro to Potter's Wheel :: Nathan Webb

Jan 5-Feb 9

Intro to Pottery :: Tim McCosker

Sept 9-Oct 28

Intro/Intermediate Pottery :: Tim McCosker

Nov 4-Dec 16

Mar 3-Apr 7

6-Week Intensive :: Tim McCosker

Jan 6-Feb 10

Throwing in The Cardew Tradition

Sept 10-Oct 29

Nov- 5-Dec 17

Jan 7-Feb 1

Mar 4-Apr 8

Painting on Clay \ Terra Cotta :: Karin Rothwell

9:00am-noon

Oct 9-Nov 21

Cups :: Sarah Heimann

Sept 11-Oct 30

Serving Dishes :: Sarah Heimann

Nov 6-Dec 18

Ceramics: The New Canvas :: Molly Hatch

Jan 8-Feb 12

Pattern in Tile :: Molly Hatch

Mar 5-Apr 9

Potter's Wheel 101 :: Molly Hatch

Sept 12-Oct 31

Ceramics: The New Canvas :: Molly Hatch

Sept 12-Oct 31

Pattern :: Sarah Heimann

Jan 9-Feb 13

Creating New Work: Surface & Form :: Molly Hatch

9:00am-noon

Nov 8-Dec 20

Vases :: Sarah Heimann

10:00am-1:00pm

Mar 7-Apr 11

Organic Pots: Keeping Clay Moving :: Becca van Fleet

2:00-5:00pm

Jan 17 & 18

The Teapot: A Workshop :: Molly Hatch

10:00am-4:00pm

March 22

Organic Pots: Keeping Clay Moving :: Becca van Fleet

2:00-5:00pm

Jan 17 & 18

Saggar Firing

Nathan Webb

Mondays, 6:00-9:00pm

September 8-October 27. 8 sessions, 24 hrs

Tuition: $270 ($260*)

Materials fee: $30/25 lbs of clay (includes firings and glazes)

Color and pattern can be achieved on ceramics without glazes. A saggar is a clay box that is used to fire combustible materials in close proximity to your burnished clay pieces. Vaporized minerals leave a lasting impression on the finished surfaces of your work. Join this class to learn how to assemble a temporary gas kiln, build saggars and playfully experiment with the effects of seaweed, sawdust, copper, and much more on your creations. Saggar fired pots have a distinct decorative quality and should not considered for food or water.

† Introduction to Pottery

Tim McCosker

Tuesdays, 6:00-9:00pm

September 9-October 28. 8 sessions, 24 hrs

Tuition: $270 ($260*)

Materials fee: $30/25 lbs of clay (includes firings and glazes)

This is an ideal class for those wanting to learn how to make pottery for their own use or for gifts. Through demonstration and hands-on instruction you will learn a range techniques to make mugs, bowls, and pitchers. The class covers the steps from clay preparation through glazing. Wear old clothes and bring an old towel and notebook to class. First time students will receive a basic tool kit.

Throwing in the

Cardew Tradition

Ara Cardew

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Wednesdays, 6:00-9:00pm

September 10-October 29. 8 sessions, 24 hrs. Tuition: $270 ($260*)

November 5-December 17. 7 sessions, 21 hrs. Tuition: $235 ($225*)

January 7-February 11 (snow date Feb 25). 6 sessions, 18 hrs

March 4-April 8 (snow date Apr 15). 6 sessions, 18 hrs

Tuition: $200 ($190*)

Materials fee: $30/25 lbs of clay (includes firings and glazes)

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

Cups

Sarah Heimann

Thursdays 6:00-9:00pm

September 11-October 30. 8 sessions, 24 hrs

Tuition: $270 ($260*)

Materials fee: $30/25 lbs of clay (includes firings and glazes)

How far can you push a drinking vessel? You will make as many types of cups (and mugs and tumblers) as you can think of, from the most substantial diner mug to the most elegant teacup. You will make at least one set. Both handbuilding and throwing techniques will be covered in this class.

† Painting on Clay

Terra Cotta

Karin Rothwell

Thursdays 9:00am-noon

October 9-November 21. 7 sessions, 21 hrs.

Tuition: $240 ($230*)

Materials fee: $30/25 lbs of clay (inlcudes firing and glazes)

Fridays 9:00-11:00 am

September 12-October 31. 8 sessions, 16 hrs

Tuition: $180.00

Materials fee: $30/25 lbs of clay (includes firings and glazes)

In this introductory class you will be guided through the basics of using the potter’s wheel. This is an easy and relaxed class that will teach you how to throw pots as well as glazing and simple decoration techniques.  Create finished pieces to bring home and use! Tuition includes a basic tool kit for first time students. Come to class ready to get dirty—bring an old towel and a sketchbook.

† Ceramics:

The New Canvas

Molly Hatch

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Fridays, 6:00-9:00pm

September 12-October 31. 8 sessions, 24 hrs

Tuition: $270 ($260*)

Thursdays 6:00-9:00pm

January 8-February 12 (snow date Feb 26). 6 sessions, 18 hrs

Tuition: $200 ($190*)

Materials fee: $30/25 lbs of clay (includes firings and glazes)

We all use ceramic objects in our day-to-day lives, but have you ever stopped and thought about the cup you are drinking from or the tiles in your bathroom? These are places where ideas could begin to enter our lives quietly. Whether it is through the accessibility of a cup or the seemingly benign surface of a bowl. Ceramics could be your new canvas. This course is an opportunity for students with interest in painting, drawing or printmaking to apply their skills on paper and canvas to the surface of ceramics. You will use your backgrounds as a launching pad for discovering the potential of clay to come away from this course with basic handbuilding, mold making and surface decoration skills. This class is a wonderful opportunity to hone decorating your ceramics or to learn the potential of clay. This course is open to all skill levels. First time students receive a basic tool kit.

Open Clay Studio

Nathan Webb

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Mondays, 6:00-9:00pm

November 3-December 15, 7 sessions, 21 hrs

Tuition: $235 ($225*)

March 2-April 6 (snow date Apr 13). 6 sessions, 18 hrs

Tuition: $200 ($190*)

Materials fee: $30/25 lbs of clay (includes firings and glazes)

Are you already familiar with some clay working techniques, or do you want some direction with the basics? Have an area of special interest that you would like to explore? Join us on Monday nights to hone your skills and develop your course of independent study in an open format, all levels of clay experience.

† Introductory /

Intermediate Pottery

Tim McCosker

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Tuesdays, 6:00-9:00pm

November 4-December 16. 7 sessions, 21 hrs

Tuition: $235 ($225*)

March 3-April 7 (snow date Apr 14), 6 sessions, 18 hrs

Tuition: $200 ($190*)

Materials fee: $30/25 lbs of clay (includes firings and glazes)

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

Serving Dishes

Sarah Heimann

Thursdays 6:00-9:00pm

November 6-December 18 (skip Nov. 27). 6 sessions, 18 hrs

Tuition: $200 ($190*)

Materials fee: $30/25 lbs of clay (includes firings and glazes)

The right dish makes the most prosaic meal celebratory. In this class, you will begin an exploration of serving dishes, with generous bowls, hors d'oevres platters, olive plates. Be prepared to play with your food and ideas! You should have taken at least one introductory class in either throwing or handbuilding.

† Creating New Work: Surface and Form

Molly Hatch

Saturdays, 9:00am-noon

November 8-December 20 (skip Nov 29). 6 sessions, 18 hrs

Tuition: $200 ($190*)

Materials fee: $30/25 lbs of clay (includes firings and glazes)

In this course beginning students will come away with finished work demonstrating basic wheel throwing skills. Intermediate and advanced students will hone their ceramic skills and learn to create new innovative forms and surfaces through individual projects and class projects. As a class, we will be mining ceramic history to make new forms and develop the surface of our work. Demonstrations will provide exciting alternative techniques to approach pattern and surface decoration for green ware and bisque ware. This course is open to ALL skill levels. Wear old clothes; bring a towel and notebook to class. First time students receive a basic tool kit.

† Introduction to the Potter’s Wheel

Nathan Webb

Mondays, 6:00-9:00pm

January 5-February 9. 6 sessions, 18 hrs

Tuition: $200 ($190*)

Materials fee: $30/25 lbs of clay (includes firings and glazes)

In this beginner’s class you will learn the basics of using the potter’s wheel. Finishing methods of glazing and slip decoration will also be covered as you make pieces to bring home. We suggest that you take this class two or three times before proceeding to our intermediate classes. First time students will receive a basic tool kit. Wear old clothes or an apron to class.

Six-Week Intensive for Intermediate Students

Tim McCosker

Tuesdays, 6:00-9:00pm

January 6-February 10 (snow date Feb 24). 6 sessions, 18 hrs

Tuition: $200 ($190*)

Materials fee: $30/25 lbs of clay (includes firings and glazes)

You will have an opportunity to receive individual attention with your project, which may range from mastering a particular technique (trimming; handles; centering; etc.) to working on a particular form (a set of bowls or mugs; a place setting; teapot; etc.). The instructor will help you to define and complete your project. Wear old clothes and bring an old towel and notebook to class.

† Pattern

Sarah Heimann

Fridays, 6:00-9:00pm

January 9-February 13 (snow date Feb 27). 6 sessions, 18 hrs

Tuition: $200 ($190*)

Materials fee: $30/25 lbs of clay (includes firings and glazes)

Have you been afraid of marking the surface of your work? Do you love drawing or painting? In this class, you will take simple forms and use them as canvases to explore the multiple possibilities offered by clay. Bring your sketchbooks and prepare to explore! Suitable for all skill levels.

† Pattern in Tile

Molly Hatch

Thursdays, 6:00-9:00pm

March 5-April 9 (snow date Apr 16). 6 sessions, 18 hrs

Tuition: $200 ($190*)

Materials fee: $30/25 lbs of clay (includes firings and glazes)

The tile as a ceramic form has a diverse and ancient history. We will explore the relationship of tile to the history and meaning of ornament and pattern both in architecture and in daily utility. Whether you choose to focus on one large project or several smaller ones, you will learn how to make multiple tiles from molds or by hand. You will focus on glazing and decorating techniques, gaining more experience with the ceramic surface and learning to develop your own patterns. Many decoration and construction techniques will be demonstrated. This class is open to all levels, no experience with clay required! This course is open to all skill levels. First time students receive a basic tool kit.

Vases

Sarah Heimann

Saturdays, 10:00am-1:00pm

March 7-April 11 (snow date Apr 18). 6 sessions, 18 hrs

Tuition: $200 ($190*)

Materials fee: $30/25 lbs of clay (includes firings and glazes)

Bring color into your house! You will design vases for particular types of flowers, work with simple forms, consider the best way to show off a blossom. From tulip to bud vase, you’ll try it. Enthusiasm for flowers a must, a bit of clay experience helpful. Both handbuilding and throwing techniques will be shown.

Organic Pots:

Keeping Clay Moving

Becca Van Fleet

Saturday and Sunday, 2:00-5:00pm

January 17 & 18 (snow dates Jan 24 & 25). 2 sessions, 6 hrs

Tuition: $120 ($115*)

Materials fee: $30/25 lbs of clay (includes firings and glazes)

This weekend workshop will be devoted to encouraging pots that are intentionally NOT round! Becca will demonstrate her unique style of altering freshly thrown stoneware on and off the wheel. She will discuss her working style designed to achieve her goal of preserving the soft, fluid feeling of the wet clay throughout the finished piece, ultimately creating pots that are comfortable, energetic, and joyful. The days will be interspersed with demonstration, time for student experimentation, and informal discussion of topics of group interest. Discussion topics may include: the potter’s lifestyle and work habits, the relevance of pottery in daily life, atmospheric effects of glaze and wood, as well as the ins-and-outs of making a living in clay in the 21st century. This workshop is especially well suited to those who would like to “loosen up” in the studio, and encourage self-expression or “voice” through clay. Some previous throwing experience is helpful.

The Teapot: A Workshop

Molly Hatch

This one-day workshop is an opportunity to learn new handbuilding and wheel throwing techniques all related to the teapot. Learn lidded forms, spouts, handles and how to approach adding parts to a central form. These skills will help with all aspects of making ceramic work, not just for teapots! This workshop will include a potluck lunch hour and a complimentary traditional tea in the afternoon. Bring your favorite teacup, basic tools and potluck lunch item. Tea will commence at 4pm!