Intro to Mosaics (SOLD OUT)
Friday, May 17, 2024 | 5 - 8P | Saturday, May 18, 2024 | 8A - 4P | Sunday, May 19, 2024 | 9A - 4P | Weekend workshop | $200
This weekend class is geared toward beginners who want to learn about basic techniques, tools and materials involved in creating mosaic art. Participants will learn how to cut & use various kinds of tesserae, use of proper adhesives, design/layout and grouting. Students will be introduced to a wide variety of materials and will complete a small intro tile in addition to a 2-D project of their own design during the class. Students will be encouraged to experiment with color and texture to begin to discover the possibilities of mosaic. All materials, supplies and use of tools are provided. Come experience the endless possibilities of this beautiful art form!
Students are encouraged to bring tiles, glass, beads, broken china, or any other interesting objects they may wish to add to a mosaic.
Students should wear old clothing and bring: apron, cotton rags for cleaning, & sturdy kitchen gloves for mixing & spreading grout.
Teaching Artist: Ellen Haun
Intro to Wheel Throwing (SOLD OUT)
Mondays, May 6 - June 17, 2024 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | No class on May 27 | $325
Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, shaping, and trimming pots. Learn to make functional forms, attach handles, and explore surface decoration with the help of an expert potter and teaching artist.
Open Studio is included with your registration for the duration of your class.
Clay is not included with class tuition and must be purchased through the CraftStudies Supply Shop through registration.
Teaching Artist: Elie Katz
Intermediate & Advanced: Lidded Containers on the Pottery Wheel
Tuesdays, May 7 - June 11, 2024 | 6 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $300
In this class intermediate and advance students will explore making various sizes and styles of lidded containers in a relaxed and fun studio setting. Design considerations for each type of vessel will be discussed and demonstrations will be given. Individual instruction will be given to help students develop greater proficiency on the wheel. We will be taking the clay from its raw state through glazed finished ware.
Open Studio is included with your registration for the duration of your class.
Supplies: Clay must be purchased through the CraftStudies Supply Shop.
Prerequisite: Students should be able to center and make a 4” cylinder.
Teaching Artist: Tim McCosker
Weekday Wheel-Throwing (IN PROGRESS)
Wednesdays, May 1 - June 5, 2024 | 9A - 12P | 6 sessions | $300
Learn wheel-throwing basics or refine your practice making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing, and decorative techniques. Designed for all potters, from the beginners to those with experience.
Offered in partnership with Bugbee Senior Center with support from the Vermont Arts Council.
Open Studio is included with your registration for the duration of your class. Clay is sold separately and must be purchased through the CraftStudies Supply Shop.
Teaching Artist: Kathleen Peters
Advanced Wheel Work (IN PROGRESS)
Wednesdays, May 1 - June 5, 2024 | 6 - 9P | $325
Push your skills to the next level in this intermediate/advanced wheel-throwing class. Further your throwing on the wheel, trimming, decorating, and glazing skills. The goal for each student is to create a small body of work that encapsulates a cohesive aesthetic.
Open Studio is included with your registration for the duration of your class. Clay is not included with class tuition and must be purchased through the CraftStudies Supply Shop.
Teaching Artist: Eric Moore
Intermediate & Advanced: Lidded Containers on the Pottery Wheel
Tuesdays, May 7 - June 11, 2024 | 6 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $300
In this class intermediate and advance students will explore making various sizes and styles of lidded containers in a relaxed and fun studio setting. Design considerations for each type of vessel will be discussed and demonstrations will be given. Individual instruction will be given to help students develop greater proficiency on the wheel. We will be taking the clay from its raw state through glazed finished ware.
Open Studio is included with your registration for the duration of your class.
Supplies: Clay must be purchased through the CraftStudies Supply Shop.
Prerequisite: Students should be able to center and make a 4” cylinder.
Teaching Artist: Tim McCosker
Weekday Wheel-Throwing (IN PROGRESS)
Wednesdays, May 1 - June 5, 2024 | 9A - 12P | 6 sessions | $300
Learn wheel-throwing basics or refine your practice making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing, and decorative techniques. Designed for all potters, from the beginners to those with experience.
Offered in partnership with Bugbee Senior Center and with support from the Vermont Arts Council.
Open Studio is included with your registration for the duration of your class. Clay is sold separately and must be purchased through the CraftStudies Supply Shop.
Teaching Artist: Kathleen Peters
Advanced Wheel Work (IN PROGRESS)
Wednesdays, May 1 - June 5, 2024 | 6 - 9P | $325
Push your skills to the next level in this intermediate/advanced wheel-throwing class. Further your throwing on the wheel, trimming, decorating, and glazing skills. The goal for each student is to create a small body of work that encapsulates a cohesive aesthetic.
Open Studio is included with your registration for the duration of your class. Clay is not included with class tuition and must be purchased through the CraftStudies Supply Shop.
Teaching Artist: Eric Moore
Hand-building Date Night
Friday, May 31, 2024 | 6 - 8P | One-day workshop | $150
Clay is more fun in pairs! Create lasting memories and a set of mugs using hand-building techniques. No experience needed, just a willingness to have some fun and to get a little dirty together!
Registration includes clay, use of tools, glaze, and firing of two mugs. After your class your work will be glazed in your color of choice, fired and ready for pick up within a few weeks.
Teaching Artist: Tony Luckino
Weekend Wheel-throwing (SOLD OUT)
Every other Saturday, April 6 - June 15, 2024 | 9A - 12P | 6 sessions | $325
Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing, and decorating. Designed for all potters, from the beginners to those with experience. Open Studio is included with your registration for the duration of your class. Clay is not included with class tuition and must be purchased through the CraftStudies Supply Shop.
Teaching Artist: Deb Churchill
Intro to Wheel Throwing (SOLD OUT)
Mondays, May 6 - June 17, 2024 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | No class on May 27 | $325
Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, shaping, and trimming pots. Learn to make functional forms, attach handles, and explore surface decoration with the help of an expert potter and teaching artist.
Open Studio is included with your registration for the duration of your class.
Clay is not included with class tuition and must be purchased through the CraftStudies Supply Shop through registration.
Teaching Artist: Elie Katz
Intermediate & Advanced: Lidded Containers on the Pottery Wheel
Tuesdays, May 7 - June 11, 2024 | 6 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $300
In this class intermediate and advance students will explore making various sizes and styles of lidded containers in a relaxed and fun studio setting. Design considerations for each type of vessel will be discussed and demonstrations will be given. Individual instruction will be given to help students develop greater proficiency on the wheel. We will be taking the clay from its raw state through glazed finished ware.
Open Studio is included with your registration for the duration of your class.
Supplies: Clay must be purchased through the CraftStudies Supply Shop.
Prerequisite: Students should be able to center and make a 4” cylinder.
Teaching Artist: Tim McCosker
Weekday Wheel-Throwing (IN PROGRESS)
Wednesdays, May 1 - June 5, 2024 | 9A - 12P | 6 sessions | $300
Learn wheel-throwing basics or refine your practice making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing, and decorative techniques. Designed for all potters, from the beginners to those with experience.
Offered in partnership with Bugbee Senior Center and with support from the Vermont Arts Council.
Open Studio is included with your registration for the duration of your class. Clay is sold separately and must be purchased through the CraftStudies Supply Shop.
Teaching Artist: Kathleen Peters
Advanced Wheel Work (IN PROGRESS)
Wednesdays, May 1 - June 5, 2024 | 6 - 9P | $325
Push your skills to the next level in this intermediate/advanced wheel-throwing class. Further your throwing on the wheel, trimming, decorating, and glazing skills. The goal for each student is to create a small body of work that encapsulates a cohesive aesthetic.
Open Studio is included with your registration for the duration of your class. Clay is not included with class tuition and must be purchased through the CraftStudies Supply Shop.
Teaching Artist: Eric Moore
Guided Hand-building (1 SPOT LEFT!)
Learn how to roll your own slabs and manipulate them into functional and sculptural creations of your own design.
Silver Spoon & Ceramic Dish
Sunday, June 9, 2024 | 10A - 3P | One-day workshop | $150
Make your own silver teaspoon for salt, sugar or spices that accompany a small ceramic bowl made in the clay studio. In this workshop, you’ll have fun learning the basics of cutting, filing, texturing, shaping and soldering.You will leave with your very own bespoke spoon that we hope will brighten your table and day each time you use it.
Guest Artist: Stacy Hopkins of Scavenger Gallery
Intro to Wheel Throwing (SOLD OUT)
Mondays, May 6 - June 17, 2024 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | No class on May 27 | $325
Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, shaping, and trimming pots. Learn to make functional forms, attach handles, and explore surface decoration with the help of an expert potter and teaching artist.
Open Studio is included with your registration for the duration of your class.
Clay is not included with class tuition and must be purchased through the CraftStudies Supply Shop through registration.
Teaching Artist: Elie Katz
Intermediate & Advanced: Lidded Containers on the Pottery Wheel
Tuesdays, May 7 - June 11, 2024 | 6 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $300
In this class intermediate and advance students will explore making various sizes and styles of lidded containers in a relaxed and fun studio setting. Design considerations for each type of vessel will be discussed and demonstrations will be given. Individual instruction will be given to help students develop greater proficiency on the wheel. We will be taking the clay from its raw state through glazed finished ware.
Open Studio is included with your registration for the duration of your class.
Supplies: Clay must be purchased through the CraftStudies Supply Shop.
Prerequisite: Students should be able to center and make a 4” cylinder.
Teaching Artist: Tim McCosker
Guided Hand-building (1 SPOT LEFT!)
Take your hand-building practice to the next level. Learn how to roll your own slabs and manipulate them into functional and sculptural creations of your own design. Designed for those with basic knowledge of Hand-Building.
4 sessions | Fridays, June 7 - 28, 2024 | 10A - 12:30P
Queer Date Night
Friday, June 14, 2024 | 6 - 8PM | One-day workshop | $150 for 2 people
Clay is more fun in pairs! Join Tony and LGBTQ+ crafters in the pottery studio to create a set of mugs using hand-building techniques. No experience needed, just a willingness to have some fun and to get a little dirty together!
Registration includes clay, use of tools, glaze, and firing of two mugs. After your class your work will be glazed in your color of choice, fired, and ready for pick up within a few weeks.
Teaching Artist: Tony Luckino
Weekend Wheel-throwing (SOLD OUT)
Every other Saturday, April 6 - June 15, 2024 | 9A - 12P | 6 sessions | $325
Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing, and decorating. Designed for all potters, from the beginners to those with experience. Open Studio is included with your registration for the duration of your class. Clay is not included with class tuition and must be purchased through the CraftStudies Supply Shop.
Teaching Artist: Deb Churchill
Family Mug-Making (1 SPOT LEFT!)
Sunday, June 16, 2024 | 10A - 1P | One-day workshop | $150 for 2 people
Celebrate Father's Day by making a pair of ceramic mugs together! Craft unforgettable memories with your loved ones. This workshop is designed for kids between ages 6-12 and one caring adult. All materials for workshop activities included.
Teaching Artist: Allison Riese
Intro to Wheel Throwing (SOLD OUT)
Mondays, May 6 - June 17, 2024 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | No class on May 27 | $325
Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, shaping, and trimming pots. Learn to make functional forms, attach handles, and explore surface decoration with the help of an expert potter and teaching artist.
Open Studio is included with your registration for the duration of your class.
Clay is not included with class tuition and must be purchased through the CraftStudies Supply Shop through registration.
Teaching Artist: Elie Katz
Guided Hand-building (1 SPOT LEFT!)
Take your hand-building practice to the next level. Learn how to roll your own slabs and manipulate them into functional and sculptural creations of your own design. Designed for those with basic knowledge of Hand-Building.
4 sessions | Fridays, June 7 - 28, 2024 | 10A - 12:30P
Date Night at the Wheel
Friday, June 21, 2024 | 6 - 8P | One-day workshop | $150
Clay is more fun in pairs! Learn how to throw a basic pot on the wheel. No experience needed, just a willingness to have some fun and to get a little dirty! Registration includes clay, use of tools, glaze, and firing for 2 people. Your work will be glazed in your color of choice, fired, and ready for pick up within a few weeks. Includes 20% off at Putnam's Vine/Yard for the night!
Teaching Artist: Elie Katz
Weekend Wheel Throwing
Saturdays, June 22 - August 10, 2024 | 9A - 12P | 6 sessions | No class on July 6 or July 13 | $350
Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing and decorating. Through demonstration and one-on-one instruction, we will build on each student's interests and skills. Bring your desire to get your hands dirty! Designed for all potters, from the absolute beginners to those with experience and enthusiasm to continue learning in a supportive environment.
Open Studio is included with your registration for the duration of your class.
Clay is not included with class tuition and must be purchased through the CraftStudies Supply Shop.
Teaching Artist: Deb Churchill
Guided Hand-building (1 SPOT LEFT!)
Take your hand-building practice to the next level. Learn how to roll your own slabs and manipulate them into functional and sculptural creations of your own design. Designed for those with basic knowledge of Hand-Building.
4 sessions | Fridays, June 7 - 28, 2024 | 10A - 12:30P
Weekend Wheel Throwing
Saturdays, June 22 - August 10, 2024 | 9A - 12P | 6 sessions | No class on July 6 or July 13 | $350
Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing and decorating. Through demonstration and one-on-one instruction, we will build on each student's interests and skills. Bring your desire to get your hands dirty! Designed for all potters, from the absolute beginners to those with experience and enthusiasm to continue learning in a supportive environment.
Open Studio is included with your registration for the duration of your class.
Clay is not included with class tuition and must be purchased through the CraftStudies Supply Shop.
Teaching Artist: Deb Churchill
Hand-building: Tray Chic!
Tuesdays, July 2 - 23, 2024 | 6 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $225
Learn the fundamentals of hand-building while making three different size trays using clay slabs. Make a series of progressively larger and more intricate trays across the class sessions. Step-by-step demonstrations will be given, as you learn to prepare your own slabs, construction techniques, texturing and design, and how to properly glaze your pieces. Join Tim and Tony in a fun, relaxed and supportive atmosphere!
Open Studio time is included for the duration of this class.
Supplies: Registration includes clay, use of tools, glaze, and firing of your trays.
Teaching Artists: Tim McCosker & Tony Luckino
Hand-building: Tray Chic!
Tuesdays, July 2 - 23, 2024 | 6 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $225
Learn the fundamentals of hand-building while making three different size trays using clay slabs. Make a series of progressively larger and more intricate trays across the class sessions. Step-by-step demonstrations will be given, as you learn to prepare your own slabs, construction techniques, texturing and design, and how to properly glaze your pieces. Join Tim and Tony in a fun, relaxed and supportive atmosphere!
Open Studio time is included for the duration of this class.
Supplies: Registration includes clay, use of tools, glaze, and firing of your trays.
Teaching Artists: Tim McCosker & Tony Luckino
Intro to Wheel Throwing
Mondays, July 15 - August 5 2024 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $275
Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, shaping, and trimming pots. Learn to make functional forms, attach handles, and explore surface decoration with the help of an expert potter and teaching artist.
Open Studio is included with your registration for the duration of your class.
Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the CraftStudies Supply Shop.
Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm
Hand-building: Tray Chic!
Tuesdays, July 2 - 23, 2024 | 6 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $225
Learn the fundamentals of hand-building while making three different size trays using clay slabs. Make a series of progressively larger and more intricate trays across the class sessions. Step-by-step demonstrations will be given, as you learn to prepare your own slabs, construction techniques, texturing and design, and how to properly glaze your pieces. Join Tim and Tony in a fun, relaxed and supportive atmosphere!
Open Studio time is included for the duration of this class.
Supplies: Registration includes clay, use of tools, glaze, and firing of your trays.
Teaching Artists: Tim McCosker & Tony Luckino
Weekend Wheel Throwing
Saturdays, June 22 - August 10, 2024 | 9A - 12P | 6 sessions | No class on July 6 & 13 | $350
Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing and decorating. Through demonstration and one-on-one instruction, we will build on each student's interests and skills. Bring your desire to get your hands dirty! Designed for all potters, from the absolute beginners to those with experience and enthusiasm to continue learning in a supportive environment.
Open Studio is included with your registration for the duration of your class.
Clay is not included with class tuition and must be purchased through the CraftStudies Supply Shop.
Teaching Artist: Deb Churchill
Intro to Wheel Throwing
Mondays, July 15 - August 5, 2024 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $275
Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, shaping, and trimming pots. Learn to make functional forms, attach handles, and explore surface decoration with the help of an expert potter and teaching artist.
Open Studio is included with your registration for the duration of your class.
Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the CraftStudies Supply Shop.
Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm
Hand-building: Tray Chic!
Tuesdays, July 2 - 23, 2024 | 6 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $225
Learn the fundamentals of hand-building while making three different size trays using clay slabs. Make a series of progressively larger and more intricate trays across the class sessions. Step-by-step demonstrations will be given, as you learn to prepare your own slabs, construction techniques, texturing and design, and how to properly glaze your pieces. Join Tim and Tony in a fun, relaxed and supportive atmosphere!
Open Studio time is included for the duration of this class.
Supplies: Registration includes clay, use of tools, glaze, and firing of your trays.
Teaching Artists: Tim McCosker & Tony Luckino
Weekend Wheel Throwing
Saturdays, June 22 - August 10, 2024 | 9A - 12P | 6 sessions | No class on July 6 & 13 | $350
Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing and decorating. Through demonstration and one-on-one instruction, we will build on each student's interests and skills. Bring your desire to get your hands dirty! Designed for all potters, from the absolute beginners to those with experience and enthusiasm to continue learning in a supportive environment.
Open Studio is included with your registration for the duration of your class.
Clay is not included with class tuition and must be purchased through the CraftStudies Supply Shop.
Teaching Artist: Deb Churchill
Intro to Wheel Throwing
Mondays, July 15 - August 5 2024 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $275
Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, shaping, and trimming pots. Learn to make functional forms, attach handles, and explore surface decoration with the help of an expert potter and teaching artist.
Open Studio is included with your registration for the duration of your class.
Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the CraftStudies Supply Shop.
Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm
Weekend Wheel Throwing
Saturdays, June 22 - August 10, 2024 | 9A - 12P | 6 sessions | No class on July 6 & 13 | $350
Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing and decorating. Through demonstration and one-on-one instruction, we will build on each student's interests and skills. Bring your desire to get your hands dirty! Designed for all potters, from the absolute beginners to those with experience and enthusiasm to continue learning in a supportive environment.
Open Studio is included with your registration for the duration of your class.
Clay is not included with class tuition and must be purchased through the CraftStudies Supply Shop.
Teaching Artist: Deb Churchill
Intro to Wheel Throwing
Mondays, July 15 - August 5 2024 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $275
Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, shaping, and trimming pots. Learn to make functional forms, attach handles, and explore surface decoration with the help of an expert potter and teaching artist.
Open Studio is included with your registration for the duration of your class.
Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the CraftStudies Supply Shop.
Teaching Artist: Charlotte Lamm
Weekend Wheel Throwing
Saturdays, June 22 - August 10, 2024 | 9A - 12P | 6 sessions | No class on July 6 & 13| $350
Learn the basics of pottery on the wheel or refine your practice centering, making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing and decorating. Through demonstration and one-on-one instruction, we will build on each student's interests and skills. Bring your desire to get your hands dirty! Designed for all potters, from the absolute beginners to those with experience and enthusiasm to continue learning in a supportive environment.
Open Studio is included with your registration for the duration of your class.
Clay is not included with class tuition and must be purchased through the CraftStudies Supply Shop.
Teaching Artist: Deb Churchill