Saturdays, May 2 - June 20, 2026 | Skips May 23rd and 30th | 9A - 12P | 6 sessions | $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.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Deb Churchill

Mondays, May 4 - June 15, 2026 | Skips May 25th | 5:30 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $350

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.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Tyler Morrison

Tuesdays, June 2 - June 30, 2026 (skips June 23) | 5:30 - 8P | 4 sessions | $200

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.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Tony Luckino

Thursdays, May 7 - June 18, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30PM | 7 sessions | Free

Sketch Book Club is a casual weekly gathering focused on building a joyful journaling habit to support your craft practice. This is not about finished work or technical skill—it’s about showing up, experimenting, and letting the process surprise you. Each week we’ll work with a variety of materials and prompts. Prompts are designed to be unexpected, sometimes funny, sometimes reflective, and always open-ended. Over the course of the class, your sketchbook will become a place to notice, wonder, and explore without pressure. All skill levels are welcome.

Supplies: Bring your own sketchbook. A selection of supplies—from markers to magazines—will be available.

Teaching Artist: Elizabeth Greene

Saturdays, May 2 - June 20, 2026 | Skips May 23rd and 30th | 9A - 12P | 6 sessions | $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.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Deb Churchill

Tuesdays, June 2 - June 30, 2026 (skips June 23) | 5:30 - 8P | 4 sessions | $200

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.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Tony Luckino

Tuesdays, July 7 - August 11, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $350

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.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Eliana Katz

Wednesdays, July 8 - August 12, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $350

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.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Ellie Dutcher

Thursdays, July 9 - August 6, 2026 | Skips July 23rd | 9A - 12P | 4 sessions | $200

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.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist:Tony Luckino

Saturday, July 11 - Sunday, July 12, 2026 | 9A - 12P | Weekend workshop | $175

Learn how to create your own silkscreens and transfers using slip and/or underglazes on Day 1. On Day 2, work with previously glazed pieces to explore adding water-slide decals and gold luster.

Supplies: Students are encouraged to bring a range of work to decorate, including finished glazed pieces, greenware, and bisqued pieces. All other materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Deb Churchill

Saturday, July 11 - Sunday, July 12, 2026 | 9A - 12P | Weekend workshop | $175

Learn how to create your own silkscreens and transfers using slip and/or underglazes on Day 1. On Day 2, work with previously glazed pieces to explore adding water-slide decals and gold luster.

Supplies: Students are encouraged to bring a range of work to decorate, including finished glazed pieces, greenware, and bisqued pieces. All other materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Deb Churchill

Sundays, July 12 - August 16, 2026 | 1 - 4P | 6 sessions | $350

This six-week intermediate/advanced pottery course will guide you through a series of challenges and projects designed to help you discover new ways to shape and decorate your pottery.

In Lessons 1 and 2, you’ll focus on throwing or hand-building a variety of forms to serve as your “test pieces” for the class. During these opening sessions, you’ll work on improving your efficiency and effectiveness in order to create more pieces, including sets.

In Lessons 3 and 4, you’ll explore several pre-fire decorative techniques and elements, including trimming, carving, altering, stamps and rollers, slip work, and resists. Lessons 5 and 6 will take you deeper into a range of techniques for using glazes, stains, and resists on pots of different shapes and sizes.

Please note: You’re welcome to use any of the clays that CraftStudies provides—as long as you’re willing to get muddy, have fun, and embrace the adventure. Whatever your current skill level, this course will help take your pottery practice to the next level.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Brian Glenney

Tuesdays, July 7 - August 11, 2026 | 5: 30- 8:30P | 6 sessions | $350

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.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Eliana Katz

Wednesdays, July 8 - August 12, 2026 | 5:30- 8:30P | 6 sessions | $350

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.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Ellie Dutcher

Thursdays, July 9 - August 6, 2026 | Skips July 23rd | 9A - 12P | 4 sessions | $200

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.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist:Tony Luckino

Sundays, July 12 - August 16, 2026 | 1 - 4P | 6 sessions | $350

This six-week intermediate/advanced pottery course will guide you through a series of challenges and projects designed to help you discover new ways to shape and decorate your pottery.

In Lessons 1 and 2, you’ll focus on throwing or hand-building a variety of forms to serve as your “test pieces” for the class. During these opening sessions, you’ll work on improving your efficiency and effectiveness in order to create more pieces, including sets.

In Lessons 3 and 4, you’ll explore several pre-fire decorative techniques and elements, including trimming, carving, altering, stamps and rollers, slip work, and resists. Lessons 5 and 6 will take you deeper into a range of techniques for using glazes, stains, and resists on pots of different shapes and sizes.

Please note: You’re welcome to use any of the clays that CraftStudies provides—as long as you’re willing to get muddy, have fun, and embrace the adventure. Whatever your current skill level, this course will help take your pottery practice to the next level.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Brian Glenney

Tuesdays, July 7 - August 11, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $350

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.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Eliana Katz

Wednesdays, July 8 - August 12, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $350

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.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Ellie Dutcher

Friday, July 24, 2026 | 6 - 8P | One-day workshop | $200 (registration for 2 people)

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 about 2 weeks after the workshop. Includes 20% off at Putnam's Vine/Yard for the night!

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist:Eliana Katz

Saturday & Sunday, July 25 & 26, 2026 | 9A - 12P | Weekend workshop | $175

Whether you are primarily a hand-builder or your passion lies in throwing on the wheel, this workshop will teach you to incorporate colored clay into your creative process. After discussing safety concerns and other practical concerns, and a demonstration of how to mix your own colored clay. We will look at traditional nerikomi patterns, how to build and inlay canes, and how to use colored clay when creating coil pots. Those interested in throwing will explore both agateware and nerikomi as it applies to the wheel while hand-builders will have the opportunity to create using the techniques explored.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Deb Churchill

Saturday & Sunday, July 25 & 26, 2026 | 9A - 12P | Weekend workshop | $175

Whether you are primarily a hand-builder or your passion lies in throwing on the wheel, this workshop will teach you to incorporate colored clay into your creative process. After discussing safety concerns and other practical concerns, and a demonstration of how to mix your own colored clay. We will look at traditional nerikomi patterns, how to build and inlay canes, and how to use colored clay when creating coil pots. Those interested in throwing will explore both agateware and nerikomi as it applies to the wheel while hand-builders will have the opportunity to create using the techniques explored.

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Deb Churchill

Sundays, July 12 - August 16, 2026 | 1 - 4P | 6 sessions | $350

This six-week intermediate/advanced pottery course will guide you through a series of challenges and projects designed to help you discover new ways to shape and decorate your pottery.

In Lessons 1 and 2, you’ll focus on throwing or hand-building a variety of forms to serve as your “test pieces” for the class. During these opening sessions, you’ll work on improving your efficiency and effectiveness in order to create more pieces, including sets.

In Lessons 3 and 4, you’ll explore several pre-fire decorative techniques and elements, including trimming, carving, altering, stamps and rollers, slip work, and resists. Lessons 5 and 6 will take you deeper into a range of techniques for using glazes, stains, and resists on pots of different shapes and sizes.

Please note: You’re welcome to use any of the clays that CraftStudies provides—as long as you’re willing to get muddy, have fun, and embrace the adventure. Whatever your current skill level, this course will help take your pottery practice to the next level.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Brian Glenney

Tuesdays, July 7 - August 11, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $350

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.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Eliana Katz

Wednesdays, July 8 - August 12, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $350

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.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Ellie Dutcher

Thursdays, July 9 - August 6, 2026 | Skips July 23rd | 9A - 12P | 4 sessions | $200

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.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist:Tony Luckino

Sundays, July 12 - August 16, 2026 | 1 - 4P | 6 sessions | $350

This six-week intermediate/advanced pottery course will guide you through a series of challenges and projects designed to help you discover new ways to shape and decorate your pottery.

In Lessons 1 and 2, you’ll focus on throwing or hand-building a variety of forms to serve as your “test pieces” for the class. During these opening sessions, you’ll work on improving your efficiency and effectiveness in order to create more pieces, including sets.

In Lessons 3 and 4, you’ll explore several pre-fire decorative techniques and elements, including trimming, carving, altering, stamps and rollers, slip work, and resists. Lessons 5 and 6 will take you deeper into a range of techniques for using glazes, stains, and resists on pots of different shapes and sizes.

Please note: You’re welcome to use any of the clays that CraftStudies provides—as long as you’re willing to get muddy, have fun, and embrace the adventure. Whatever your current skill level, this course will help take your pottery practice to the next level.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Brian Glenney

Tuesdays, July 7 - August 11, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $350

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.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Eliana Katz

Wednesdays, July 8 - August 12, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $350

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.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Ellie Dutcher

Thursdays, July 9 - August 6, 2026 | Skips July 23rd | 9A - 12P | 4 sessions | $200

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.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist:Tony Luckino

Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 9A - 1P | One-day workshop | $150

Explore the art of sgraffito—carving through layers of underglaze or slip to reveal contrasting clay beneath. You’ll learn how to apply surface color and then incise into it to create bold lines, intricate patterns, or illustrative designs of your choice. This class is ideal for anyone looking to add graphic detail and personal expression to their ceramic work.

Supplies: Student interested in decorating their own pots should bring leather hard pieces. Otherwise we will be working on leather hard tiles. All other materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist: Deb Churchill

Sundays, July 12 - August 16, 2026 | 1 - 4P | 6 sessions | $350

This six-week intermediate/advanced pottery course will guide you through a series of challenges and projects designed to help you discover new ways to shape and decorate your pottery.

In Lessons 1 and 2, you’ll focus on throwing or hand-building a variety of forms to serve as your “test pieces” for the class. During these opening sessions, you’ll work on improving your efficiency and effectiveness in order to create more pieces, including sets.

In Lessons 3 and 4, you’ll explore several pre-fire decorative techniques and elements, including trimming, carving, altering, stamps and rollers, slip work, and resists. Lessons 5 and 6 will take you deeper into a range of techniques for using glazes, stains, and resists on pots of different shapes and sizes.

Please note: You’re welcome to use any of the clays that CraftStudies provides—as long as you’re willing to get muddy, have fun, and embrace the adventure. Whatever your current skill level, this course will help take your pottery practice to the next level.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Brian Glenney

Adult Summer Camp at CraftStudies is a weeklong craft retreat that blends classic camp activities with fine craft classes and adult-friendly perks.

Explore each of our uniquely designed and fully equipped studios. Meet our wonderful teaching artists, and learn a new craft (or two) every day! Gather for fun community-building activities each afternoon, including yoga, tie dyeing, happy hour and an ice cream social! Enjoy new friends, exclusive studio access, memories that last a lifetime, and the magic of summer in Vermont!

Monday, August 10 - Friday, August 14, 2026 | 9A - 4P | 5 sessions | $500

Explore a new craft each day!

Day 1: Block-Printing & Hand-Built pottery

Day 2: Embroidery & Jewelry Design

Days 3 and 4: Baskets & Five-Panel Hats

Day 5: Celebrate, Show & Tell

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching artists: Tracy Gillespie, Tony Luckino, June Albright, Elizabeth Greene, Case Hathaway-Zepeda, Ray Lagasse, Ministry of Culture

Adult Summer Camp at CraftStudies is a weeklong craft retreat that blends classic camp activities with fine craft classes and adult-friendly perks.

Explore each of our uniquely designed and fully equipped studios. Meet our wonderful teaching artists, and learn a new craft (or two) every day! Gather for fun community-building activities each afternoon, including yoga, tie dyeing, happy hour and an ice cream social! Enjoy new friends, exclusive studio access, memories that last a lifetime, and the magic of summer in Vermont!

Monday, August 10 - Friday, August 14, 2026 | 9A - 4P | 5 sessions | $500

Explore a new craft each day!

Day 1: Block-Printing & Hand-Built pottery

Day 2: Embroidery & Jewelry Design

Days 3 and 4: Baskets & Five-Panel Hats

Day 5: Celebrate, Show & Tell

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching artists: Tracy Gillespie, Tony Luckino, June Albright, Elizabeth Greene, Case Hathaway-Zepeda, Ray Lagasse, Ministry of Culture

Tuesdays, July 7 - August 11, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $350

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.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Eliana Katz

Adult Summer Camp at CraftStudies is a weeklong craft retreat that blends classic camp activities with fine craft classes and adult-friendly perks.

Explore each of our uniquely designed and fully equipped studios. Meet our wonderful teaching artists, and learn a new craft (or two) every day! Gather for fun community-building activities each afternoon, including yoga, tie dyeing, happy hour and an ice cream social! Enjoy new friends, exclusive studio access, memories that last a lifetime, and the magic of summer in Vermont!

Monday, August 10 - Friday, August 14, 2026 | 9A - 4P | 5 sessions | $500

Explore a new craft each day!

Day 1: Block-Printing & Hand-Built pottery

Day 2: Embroidery & Jewelry Design

Days 3 and 4: Baskets & Five-Panel Hats

Day 5: Celebrate, Show & Tell

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching artists: Tracy Gillespie, Tony Luckino, June Albright, Elizabeth Greene, Case Hathaway-Zepeda, Ray Lagasse, Ministry of Culture

Wednesdays, July 8 - August 12, 2026 | 6 - 9P | 6 sessions | $350

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.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Ellie Dutcher

Adult Summer Camp at CraftStudies is a weeklong craft retreat that blends classic camp activities with fine craft classes and adult-friendly perks.

Explore each of our uniquely designed and fully equipped studios. Meet our wonderful teaching artists, and learn a new craft (or two) every day! Gather for fun community-building activities each afternoon, including yoga, tie dyeing, happy hour and an ice cream social! Enjoy new friends, exclusive studio access, memories that last a lifetime, and the magic of summer in Vermont!

Monday, August 10 - Friday, August 14, 2026 | 9A - 4P | 5 sessions | $500

Explore a new craft each day!

Day 1: Block-Printing & Hand-Built pottery

Day 2: Embroidery & Jewelry Design

Days 3 and 4: Baskets & Five-Panel Hats

Day 5: Celebrate, Show & Tell

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching artists: Tracy Gillespie, Tony Luckino, June Albright, Elizabeth Greene, Case Hathaway-Zepeda, Ray Lagasse, Ministry of Culture

Adult Summer Camp at CraftStudies is a weeklong craft retreat that blends classic camp activities with fine craft classes and adult-friendly perks.

Explore each of our uniquely designed and fully equipped studios. Meet our wonderful teaching artists, and learn a new craft (or two) every day! Gather for fun community-building activities each afternoon, including yoga, tie dyeing, happy hour and an ice cream social! Enjoy new friends, exclusive studio access, memories that last a lifetime, and the magic of summer in Vermont!!

Monday, August 10 - Friday, August 14, 2026 | 9A - 4P | 5 sessions | $500

Explore a new craft each day!

Day 1: Block-Printing & Hand-Built pottery

Day 2: Embroidery & Jewelry Design

Days 3 and 4: Baskets & Five-Panel Hats

Day 5: Celebrate, Show & Tell

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching artists: Tracy Gillespie, Tony Luckino, June Albright, Elizabeth Greene, Case Hathaway-Zepeda, Ray Lagasse, Ministry of Culture

Friday, July 24, 2026 | 6 - 8P | One-day workshop | $200 (registration for 2 people)

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 about 2 weeks after the workshop. Includes 20% off at Putnam's Vine/Yard for the night!

Supplies: All materials are included with registration.

Teaching Artist:Eliana Katz

Sundays, July 12 - August 16, 2026 | 1 - 4P | 6 sessions | $350

This six-week intermediate/advanced pottery course will guide you through a series of challenges and projects designed to help you discover new ways to shape and decorate your pottery.

In Lessons 1 and 2, you’ll focus on throwing or hand-building a variety of forms to serve as your “test pieces” for the class. During these opening sessions, you’ll work on improving your efficiency and effectiveness in order to create more pieces, including sets.

In Lessons 3 and 4, you’ll explore several pre-fire decorative techniques and elements, including trimming, carving, altering, stamps and rollers, slip work, and resists. Lessons 5 and 6 will take you deeper into a range of techniques for using glazes, stains, and resists on pots of different shapes and sizes.

Please note: You’re welcome to use any of the clays that CraftStudies provides—as long as you’re willing to get muddy, have fun, and embrace the adventure. Whatever your current skill level, this course will help take your pottery practice to the next level.

Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.

Open Studio: Open Studio is included with registration for the duration of your class.

Teaching Artist: Brian Glenney

Adult Summer Camp at CraftStudies is a weeklong craft retreat that blends classic camp activities with fine craft classes and adult-friendly perks.

Spend each morning learning new skills or refining your practice, alongside skilled craftspeople. Each afternoon, enjoy exclusive studio access for hours of Open Studio, or take part in fun daily activities that are sure to bring out your playful side! Meet new friends, and make memories that last a lifetime, while basking in the magic of summer in Vermont!

Monday, August 17 - Friday, August 21, 2026 | 9A - 4P | 5 sessions | $400

Spend a week learning and refining wheel-throwing and hand-building skills. Focus on centering, making slabs, shaping simple functional forms, decoration, and glazing. All levels welcome from beginners to more experienced potters.

Supplies: Clay is not included with class tuition and must be purchased through the CraftStudies Supply Shop.

Teaching artist: Elie Katz

Adult Summer Camp at CraftStudies is a weeklong craft retreat that blends classic camp activities with fine craft classes and adult-friendly perks.

Spend each morning learning new skills or refining your practice, alongside skilled craftspeople. Each afternoon, enjoy exclusive studio access for hours of Open Studio, or take part in fun daily activities that are sure to bring out your playful side! Meet new friends, and make memories that last a lifetime, while basking in the magic of summer in Vermont!

Monday, August 17 - Friday, August 21, 2026 | 9A - 4P | 5 sessions | $400

Spend a week learning and refining wheel-throwing and hand-building skills. Focus on centering, making slabs, shaping simple functional forms, decoration, and glazing. All levels welcome from beginners to more experienced potters.

Supplies: Clay is not included with class tuition and must be purchased through the CraftStudies Supply Shop.

Teaching artist: Sarah Glass

Adult Summer Camp at CraftStudies is a weeklong craft retreat that blends classic camp activities with fine craft classes and adult-friendly perks.

Spend each morning learning new skills or refining your practice, alongside skilled craftspeople. Each afternoon, enjoy exclusive studio access for hours of Open Studio, or take part in fun daily activities that are sure to bring out your playful side! Meet new friends, and make memories that last a lifetime, while basking in the magic of summer in Vermont!

Monday, August 17 - Friday, August 21, 2026 | 9A - 4P | 5 sessions | $400

Spend a week learning and refining wheel-throwing and hand-building skills. Focus on centering, making slabs, shaping simple functional forms, decoration, and glazing. All levels welcome from beginners to more experienced potters.

Supplies: Clay is not included with class tuition and must be purchased through the CraftStudies Supply Shop.

Teaching artist: Sarah Glass

Adult Summer Camp at CraftStudies is a weeklong craft retreat that blends classic camp activities with fine craft classes and adult-friendly perks.

Spend each morning learning new skills or refining your practice, alongside skilled craftspeople. Each afternoon, enjoy exclusive studio access for hours of Open Studio, or take part in fun daily activities that are sure to bring out your playful side! Meet new friends, and make memories that last a lifetime, while basking in the magic of summer in Vermont!

Monday, August 17 - Friday, August 21, 2026 | 9A - 4P | 5 sessions | $400

Spend a week learning and refining wheel-throwing and hand-building skills. Focus on centering, making slabs, shaping simple functional forms, decoration, and glazing. All levels welcome from beginners to more experienced potters.

Supplies: Clay is not included with class tuition and must be purchased through the CraftStudies Supply Shop.

Teaching artist: Sarah Glass

Adult Summer Camp at CraftStudies is a weeklong craft retreat that blends classic camp activities with fine craft classes and adult-friendly perks.

Spend each morning learning new skills or refining your practice, alongside skilled craftspeople. Each afternoon, enjoy exclusive studio access for hours of Open Studio, or take part in fun daily activities that are sure to bring out your playful side! Meet new friends, and make memories that last a lifetime, while basking in the magic of summer in Vermont!

Monday, August 17 - Friday, August 21, 2026 | 9A - 4P | 5 sessions | $400

Spend a week learning and refining wheel-throwing and hand-building skills. Focus on centering, making slabs, shaping simple functional forms, decoration, and glazing. All levels welcome from beginners to more experienced potters.

Supplies: Clay is not included with class tuition and must be purchased through the CraftStudies Supply Shop.

Teaching artist: Sarah Glass