Filtering by: “Clay”
Jun
16
Tween & Teen Wheel Throwing (IN PROGRESS)
Mondays, May 5 - June 16, 2025 | No class May 26 | 3:30 - 5:15P | 6 sessions | $250
Tweens and teens takeover the Clay Studio! Open to youth, ages 12+ of all skill levels who want to try something new, improve skills, and have fun. Instruction in wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques are guided by student interests and ideas. Snacks provided!
Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.
Teaching Artist: Samantha Radcliffe
Jun
16
Tableware Sets (IN PROGRESS)
Mondays, June 9 - 30, 2025 | 6 - 9P | 4 sessions | $250
Learn the techniques for creating sets of bowls, plates, cupsm and more as you expand and integrate hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques.
For intermediate and advanced students. Hand-builders and wheel-throwers welcome!
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: Samantha Radcliffe
Jun
18
Weekday Wheel Throwing (SOLD OUT)
Wednesdays, May 14 - June 18, 2025 | 9A - 12P | 6 sessions | $350
Learn wheel-throwing basics or refine your practice making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing, and decorative techniques. Designed for all potters, from beginners to those with experience.
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: Kathleen Peters
Jun
19
Guided Hand Building (IN PROGRESS)
Thursdays, June 5 - 26, 2025 | 9:30A - 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
Jun
21
Weekend Wheel Throwing (SOLD OUT)
Saturdays, June 21 - August 2, 2025 | No class on July 5th | 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
Jun
23
Tableware Sets (IN PROGRESS)
Mondays, June 9 - 30, 2025 | 6 - 9P | 4 sessions | $250
Learn the techniques for creating sets of bowls, plates, cupsm and more as you expand and integrate hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques.
For intermediate and advanced students. Hand-builders and wheel-throwers welcome!
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: Samantha Radcliffe
Jun
26
Guided Hand Building (2 SPOTS LEFT!)
Thursdays, June 5 - 26, 2025 | 9:30A - 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
Jun
28
Weekend Wheel Throwing (SOLD OUT)
Saturdays, June 21 - August 2, 2025 | No class on July 5th | 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
Jun
28
Yoga for Crafters
Saturday, June 28, 2025 | 10 - 11:30A | One-day workshop | $20
Join Sharon for an all-levels yoga class that will focus on simple exercises—many of which can be done from a chair—which focuses on countering the effects of crafting on the hands, arms, shoulders and hips. We’ll explore how movement might help us focus, create, and bravely send our ideas into the world!
No previous yoga experience is needed. Much of our practice will be done seated in chairs or stools. Modifications will be taught for those who wish to work from the floor or yoga mat.
Teaching Artist: Sharon Comeau
Jun
28
Ceramic Jewelry
Saturdays, June 7 - 28, 2025 | 1 - 4P | 4 sessions | $275
Create stunning wearable art by combining ceramics and jewelry design! In this workshop, you'll craft porcelain pieces and learn decorative techniques like texturing and gold luster. You’ll then transform your ceramic creations into finished jewelry. No previous ceramics or jewelry experience needed.
Supplies: All materials are included with registration.
Teaching Artist: Deb Churchill, Sandra Seymour
Jun
30
Tableware Sets (IN PROGRESS)
Mondays, June 9 - 30, 2025 | 6 - 9P | 4 sessions | $250
Learn the techniques for creating sets of bowls, plates, cupsm and more as you expand and integrate hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques.
For intermediate and advanced students. Hand-builders and wheel-throwers welcome!
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: Samantha Radcliffe
Jul
7
Summer Tea Party with King Arthur Baking School
Mondays, July 7 - 21, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 3 sessions | $250
Create an elegant tea party with pottery, embroidery, and baking! Sculpt ceramic tea cups, embroider napkins with delicate florals, and bake biscuits and cream scones in this unique collaboration with King Arthur Baking School
July 7: Ceramic tea cups (at CraftStudies)
July 14: Biscuits & Cream Scones (at King Arthur Baking Company)
July 21: Embroidered napkins (at CraftStudies)
Supplies: All materials are included with registration.
Teaching Artists: Sarah Glass, Katie Kalata Rusch
Jul
9
Surface Design
Wednesdays, July 9 - 30, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $275
Learn various methods of decorating the surface of greenware.
Week 1: Rollers, sprig molds, & stamps
Week 2: Tape, vinyl, & wax resist
Week 3: Water etching & sodium silicate
Week 4: Luster & more over glaze
Students are encouraged to bring their own greenware–soft leather hard to leather hard is perfect! We will also have slabs available to use, and pots can be made during class for decoration in later sessions.
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
Jul
10
Guided Hand Building (1 SPOT LEFT!)
Thursdays, July 10 - August 7, 2025 | 10A - 12:30P | 5 sessions | $250
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
Jul
11
Date Night at the Wheel (SOLD OUT)
Friday, July 11, 2025 | 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: Samantha Radcliffe
Jul
12
Weekend Wheel Throwing (SOLD OUT)
Saturdays, June 21 - August 2, 2025 | No class on July 5th | 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
Jul
13
Family Wheel Throwing
Sunday, July 13, 2025 | 1 - 4P | One-day workshop | $200 per pair
Kids and care-givers try your hands at the potter's wheel--together! Share the experience of learning the basics of wheel-throwing, including centering, shaping, trimming and glazing. This three-part workshop is designed for kids, ages 7+, and one caring adult. Includes pizza for lunch!
Supplies: All materials are included with registration.
Teaching Artist: Ellie Dutcher
Jul
14
Summer Tea Party with King Arthur Baking School
Mondays, July 7 - 21, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 3 sessions | $250
Create an elegant tea party with pottery, embroidery, and baking! Sculpt ceramic tea cups, embroider napkins with delicate florals, and bake biscuits and cream scones in this unique collaboration with King Arthur Baking Company.
July 7: Ceramic tea cups (at CraftStudies)
July 14: Biscuits & Cream Scones (at King Arthur Baking Company)
July 21: Embroidered napkins (at CraftStudies)
Supplies: All materials are included with registration.
Teaching Artists: Sarah Glass, Katie Kalata Rusch
Jul
15
Black Clay & Beyond: An Intermediate Throwing Adventure (SOLD OUT)
Tuesdays, July 15 - August 19, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $350
Take your throwing and glazing skills to the next level, people! This course, designed for students who have a good handle on the basics and are ready for adventure, will help you approach a variety of pottery challenges with new, creative solutions. Whether you want to throw bigger or smaller, more complicated or more refined, center pieces or sets, you'll develop your throwing and glazing techniques to unlock an array of exciting, new possibilities.
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
Jul
16
Surface Design
Wednesdays, July 9 - 30, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $275
Learn various methods of decorating the surface of greenware.
Week 1: Rollers, sprig molds, & stamps
Week 2: Tape, vinyl, & wax resist
Week 3: Water etching & sodium silicate
Week 4: Luster & more over glaze
Students are encouraged to bring their own greenware–soft leather hard to leather hard is perfect! We will also have slabs available to use, and pots can be made during class for decoration in later sessions.
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
Jul
17
Guided Hand Building (1 SPOT LEFT!)
Thursdays, July 10 - August 7, 2025 | 10A - 12:30P | 5 sessions | $250
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
Jul
19
Weekend Wheel Throwing (SOLD OUT)
Saturdays, June 21 - August 2, 2025 | No class on July 5th | 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
Jul
21
Summer Tea Party with King Arthur Baking School
Mondays, July 7 - 21, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 3 sessions | $250
Create an elegant tea party with pottery, embroidery, and baking! Sculpt ceramic tea cups, embroider napkins with delicate florals, and bake biscuits and cream scones in this unique collaboration with King Arthur Baking Company.
July 7: Ceramic tea cups (at CraftStudies)
July 14: Biscuits & Cream Scones (at King Arthur Baking Company)
July 21: Embroidered napkins (at CraftStudies)
Supplies: All materials are included with registration.
Teaching Artists: Sarah Glass, Katie Kalata Rusch
Jul
22
Black Clay & Beyond: An Intermediate Throwing Adventure (SOLD OUT)
Tuesdays, July 15 - August 19, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $350
Take your throwing and glazing skills to the next level, people! This course, designed for students who have a good handle on the basics and are ready for adventure, will help you approach a variety of pottery challenges with new, creative solutions. Whether you want to throw bigger or smaller, more complicated or more refined, center pieces or sets, you'll develop your throwing and glazing techniques to unlock an array of exciting, new possibilities.
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
Jul
23
Surface Design
Wednesdays, July 9 - 30, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $275
Learn various methods of decorating the surface of greenware.
Week 1: Rollers, sprig molds, & stamps
Week 2: Tape, vinyl, & wax resist
Week 3: Water etching & sodium silicate
Week 4: Luster & more over glaze
Students are encouraged to bring their own greenware–soft leather hard to leather hard is perfect! We will also have slabs available to use, and pots can be made during class for decoration in later sessions.
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
Jul
24
Guided Hand Building (1 SPOT LEFT!)
Thursdays, July 10 - August 7, 2025 | 10A - 12:30P | 5 sessions | $250
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
Jul
26
Weekend Wheel Throwing (SOLD OUT)
Saturdays, June 21 - August 2, 2025 | No class on July 5th | 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
Jul
29
Black Clay & Beyond: An Intermediate Throwing Adventure (SOLD OUT)
Tuesdays, July 15 - August 19, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $350
Take your throwing and glazing skills to the next level, people! This course, designed for students who have a good handle on the basics and are ready for adventure, will help you approach a variety of pottery challenges with new, creative solutions. Whether you want to throw bigger or smaller, more complicated or more refined, center pieces or sets, you'll develop your throwing and glazing techniques to unlock an array of exciting, new possibilities.
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
Jul
30
Surface Design
Wednesdays, July 9 - 30, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 4 sessions | $275
Learn various methods of decorating the surface of greenware.
Week 1: Rollers, sprig molds, & stamps
Week 2: Tape, vinyl, & wax resist
Week 3: Water etching & sodium silicate
Week 4: Luster & more over glaze
Students are encouraged to bring their own greenware–soft leather hard to leather hard is perfect! We will also have slabs available to use, and pots can be made during class for decoration in later sessions.
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
Jul
31
Guided Hand Building (1 SPOT LEFT!)
Thursdays, July 10 - August 7, 2025 | 10A - 12:30P | 5 sessions | $250
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
Aug
2
Weekend Wheel Throwing (SOLD OUT)
Saturdays, June 21 - August 2, 2025 | No class on July 5th | 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
Aug
3
Family Wheel Throwing (1 SPOT FOR A PAIR LEFT!)
Sunday, August 3, 2025 | 12:30 - 3:30P | One-day workshop | $200 per pair
Kids and care-givers try your hands at the potter's wheel--together! Share the experience of learning the basics of wheel-throwing, including centering, shaping, trimming and glazing. This three-part workshop is designed for kids, ages 7+, and one caring adult. Includes pizza for lunch!
Supplies: All materials are included with registration.
Teaching Artist: Ellie Dutcher
Aug
5
Black Clay & Beyond: An Intermediate Throwing Adventure (SOLD OUT)
Tuesdays, July 15 - August 19, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $350
Take your throwing and glazing skills to the next level, people! This course, designed for students who have a good handle on the basics and are ready for adventure, will help you approach a variety of pottery challenges with new, creative solutions. Whether you want to throw bigger or smaller, more complicated or more refined, center pieces or sets, you'll develop your throwing and glazing techniques to unlock an array of exciting, new possibilities.
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
Aug
7
Guided Hand Building (1 SPOT LEFT!)
Thursdays, July 10 - August 7, 2025 | 10A - 12:30P | 5 sessions | $250
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
Aug
12
Black Clay & Beyond: An Intermediate Throwing Adventure (SOLD OUT)
Tuesdays, July 15 - August 19, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $350
Take your throwing and glazing skills to the next level, people! This course, designed for students who have a good handle on the basics and are ready for adventure, will help you approach a variety of pottery challenges with new, creative solutions. Whether you want to throw bigger or smaller, more complicated or more refined, center pieces or sets, you'll develop your throwing and glazing techniques to unlock an array of exciting, new possibilities.
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
Aug
18
Adult Summer Camp: A Week of Wheel-throwing
Monday, August 18 - Friday, August 22, 2025 | 9A - 12P, plus 1 - 4P Open Studio | 5 sessions | $450
Spend a week learning and refining your skills in the fundamentals of pottery on the wheel: centering, making simple functional forms, decoration, and glazing. All levels welcome from beginners to more experienced potters.
Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.
Teaching artist: Denise Dame
This class is part of CraftStudies’ Adult Summer Camp.
Aug
18
Adult Summer Camp: Craft Sampler
Monday, August 18 - Friday, August 22, 2025 | 9A -4P | 5 sessions | $450, plus $50 supply fee
Explore a new craft each day—from pottery to jewelry design, sewing to basket-making!
Monday: Hand-built pottery with Tony
Tuesday: Silver stacking rings with Katie
Wednesday: Basket-making with Ray
Thursday AM: Aprons and zippered pouches with Carol
Thursday PM: Print-making with Tracy
Friday: Project wrap-up
Supplies: $50 supply fee
Teaching artists: Tony Luckino, Katie McCabe, Ray Lagasse, Carol Devins, Tracy Gillespie
This class is part of CraftStudies’ Adult Summer Camp.
Aug
19
Adult Summer Camp: A Week of Wheel-throwing
Monday, August 18 - Friday, August 22, 2025 | 9A - 12P, plus 1 - 4P Open Studio | 5 sessions | $450
Spend a week learning and refining your skills in the fundamentals of pottery on the wheel: centering, making simple functional forms, decoration, and glazing. All levels welcome from beginners to more experienced potters.
Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.
Teaching artist: Denise Dame
This class is part of CraftStudies’ Adult Summer Camp.
Aug
19
Adult Summer Camp: Craft Sampler
Monday, August 18 - Friday, August 22, 2025 | 9A - 12P, plus 1 - 4P Open Studio | 5 sessions | $450, plus $50 supply fee
Explore a new craft each day—from pottery to jewelry design, sewing to basket-making!
Monday: Hand-built pottery with Tony
Tuesday: Silver stacking rings with Katie
Wednesday: Basket-making with Ray
Thursday AM: Aprons or zippered pouches with Carol
Thursday PM: Print-making with Tracy
Friday: Project wrap-up
Supplies: $50 supply fee
Teaching artists: Tony Luckino, Katie McCabe, Ray Lagasse, Carol Devins, Tracy Gillespie
This class is part of CraftStudies’ Adult Summer Camp.
Aug
19
Black Clay & Beyond: An Intermediate Throwing Adventure (SOLD OUT)
Tuesdays, July 15 - August 19, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $350
Take your throwing and glazing skills to the next level, people! This course, designed for students who have a good handle on the basics and are ready for adventure, will help you approach a variety of pottery challenges with new, creative solutions. Whether you want to throw bigger or smaller, more complicated or more refined, center pieces or sets, you'll develop your throwing and glazing techniques to unlock an array of exciting, new possibilities.
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
Aug
20
Adult Summer Camp: Craft Sampler
Monday, August 18 - Friday, August 22, 2025 | 9A - 4P | 5 sessions | $450, plus $50 supply fee
Explore a new craft each day—from pottery to jewelry design, sewing to basket-making!
Monday: Hand-built pottery with Tony
Tuesday: Silver stacking rings with Katie
Wednesday: Basket-making with Ray
Thursday AM: Aprons or zippered pouches with Carol
Thursday PM: Print-making with Tracy
Friday: Project wrap-up
Supplies: $50 supply fee
Teaching artists: Tony Luckino, Katie McCabe, Ray Lagasse, Carol Devins, Tracy Gillespie
This class is part of CraftStudies’ Adult Summer Camp.
Aug
20
Adult Summer Camp: A Week of Wheel-throwing
Monday, August 18 - Friday, August 22, 2025 | 9A - 12P, plus 1 - 4P Open Studio | 5 sessions | $450
Spend a week learning and refining your skills in the fundamentals of pottery on the wheel: centering, making simple functional forms, decoration, and glazing. All levels welcome from beginners to more experienced potters.
Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.
Teaching artist: Denise Dame
This class is part of CraftStudies’ Adult Summer Camp.
Aug
21
Adult Summer Camp: Craft Sampler
Monday, August 18 - Friday, August 22, 2025 | 9A - 4P | 5 sessions | $450, plus $50 supply fee
Explore a new craft each day—from pottery to jewelry design, sewing to basket-making!
Monday: Hand-built pottery with Tony
Tuesday: Silver stacking rings with Katie
Wednesday: Basket-making with Ray
Thursday AM: Aprons or zippered pouches with Carol
Thursday PM: Print-making with Tracy
Friday: Project wrap-up
Supplies: $50 supply fee
Teaching artists: Tony Luckino, Katie McCabe, Ray Lagasse, Carol Devins, Tracy Gillespie
This class is part of CraftStudies’ Adult Summer Camp.
Aug
21
Adult Summer Camp: A Week of Wheel-throwing
Monday, August 18 - Friday, August 22, 2025 | 9A - 12P, plus 1 - 4P Open Studio | 5 sessions | $450
Spend a week learning and refining your skills in the fundamentals of pottery on the wheel: centering, making simple functional forms, decoration, and glazing. All levels welcome from beginners to more experienced potters.
Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.
Teaching artist: Denise Dame
This class is part of CraftStudies’ Adult Summer Camp.
Aug
22
Adult Summer Camp: A Week of Wheel-throwing
Monday, August 18 - Friday, August 22, 2025 | 9A - 12P, plus 1 - 4P Open Studio | 5 sessions | $450
Spend a week learning and refining your skills in the fundamentals of pottery on the wheel: centering, making simple functional forms, decoration, and glazing. All levels welcome from beginners to more experienced potters.
Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.
Teaching artist: Denise Dame
This class is part of CraftStudies’ Adult Summer Camp.
Aug
22
Adult Summer Camp: Craft Sampler
Monday, August 18 - Friday, August 22, 2025 | 9A - 4P | 5 sessions | $450, plus $50 supply fee
Explore a new craft each day—from pottery to jewelry design, sewing to basket-making!
Monday: Hand-built pottery with Tony
Tuesday: Silver stacking rings with Katie
Wednesday: Basket-making with Ray
Thursday AM: Aprons or zippered pouches with Carol
Thursday PM: Print-making with Tracy
Friday: Project wrap-up
Supplies: $50 supply fee
Teaching artists: Tony Luckino, Katie McCabe, Ray Lagasse, Carol Devins, Tracy Gillespie
This class is part of CraftStudies’ Adult Summer Camp.
Aug
22
Date Night at the Wheel
Friday, August 22, 2025 | 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: Samantha Radcliffe
Jun
14
Weekend Wheel Throwing (SOLD OUT)
Saturdays, May 3 - June 14, 2025 | No class May 24 | 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
Jun
13
Date Night at the Wheel (SOLD OUT)
Friday, June 13, 2025 | 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: Samantha Radcliffe
Jun
12
Guided Hand Building (IN PROGRESS)
Thursdays, June 5 - 26, 2025 | 9:30A - 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
Jun
11
Weekday Wheel Throwing (SOLD OUT)
Wednesdays, May 14 - June 18, 2025 | 9A - 12P | 6 sessions | $350
Learn wheel-throwing basics or refine your practice making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing, and decorative techniques. Designed for all potters, from beginners to those with experience.
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: Kathleen Peters
Jun
9
Tableware Set Techniques
Mondays, June 9 - 30, 2025 | 6 - 9P | 4 sessions | $250
Learn the techniques for creating sets of bowls, plates, cupsm and more as you expand and integrate hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques.
For intermediate and advanced students. Hand-builders and wheel-throwers welcome!
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: Samantha Radcliffe
Jun
9
Tween & Teen Wheel Throwing (IN PROGRESS)
Mondays, May 5 - June 16, 2025 | No class May 26 | 3:30 - 5:15P | 6 sessions | $250
Tweens and teens takeover the Clay Studio! Open to youth, ages 12+ of all skill levels who want to try something new, improve skills, and have fun. Instruction in wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques are guided by student interests and ideas. Snacks provided!
Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.
Teaching Artist: Samantha Radcliffe
Jun
7
Weekend Wheel Throwing (SOLD OUT)
Saturdays, May 3 - June 14, 2025 | No class May 24 | 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
Jun
5
Guided Hand Building (2 SPOTS LEFT!)
Thursdays, June 5 - 26, 2025 | 9:30A - 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
Jun
4
Weekday Wheel Throwing (SOLD OUT)
Wednesdays, May 14 - June 18, 2025 | 9A - 12P | 6 sessions | $350
Learn wheel-throwing basics or refine your practice making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing, and decorative techniques. Designed for all potters, from beginners to those with experience.
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: Kathleen Peters
Jun
3
Lidded Containers on the Wheel for Intermediate & Advanced Students (SOLD OUT)
Tuesdays, April 29 - June 3, 2025 | 6 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $325
Prerequisite: Students should be able to center and make a 4” cylinder.
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.
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: Tim McCosker
Jun
2
Tween & Teen Wheel Throwing (IN PROGRESS)
Mondays, May 5 - June 16, 2025 | No class May 26 | 3:30 - 5:15P | 6 sessions | $250
Tweens and teens takeover the Clay Studio! Open to youth, ages 12+ of all skill levels who want to try something new, improve skills, and have fun. Instruction in wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques are guided by student interests and ideas. Snacks provided!
Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.
Teaching Artist: Samantha Radcliffe
May
31
Weekend Wheel Throwing (SOLD OUT)
Saturdays, May 3 - June 14, 2025 | No class May 24 | 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
May
30
Date Night at the Wheel (SOLD OUT)
Friday, May 30, 2025 | 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: Samantha Radcliffe
May
29
After School: Clay Play for 2nd - 5th Graders (IN PROGRESS)
Thursdays, May 1 - 29, 2025 | 3:30 - 5:15P | 5 sessions | $250
Explore the creative world of clay after school! Learn techniques like molding, pinching, and coiling to make unique sculptures and designs. hey’ll create unique sculptures, pottery, and imaginative designs while discovering how to use tools and textures to bring their ideas to life.
Supplies: All materials are included with registration.
Teaching Artist: Jill Koppers
May
28
Weekday Wheel Throwing (SOLD OUT)
Wednesdays, May 14 - June 18, 2025 | 9A - 12P | 6 sessions | $350
Learn wheel-throwing basics or refine your practice making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing, and decorative techniques. Designed for all potters, from beginners to those with experience.
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: Kathleen Peters
May
27
Lidded Containers on the Wheel for Intermediate & Advanced Students (SOLD OUT)
Tuesdays, April 29 - June 3, 2025 | 6 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $325
Prerequisite: Students should be able to center and make a 4” cylinder.
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.
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: Tim McCosker
May
22
After School: Clay Play for 2nd - 5th Graders (IN PROGRESS)
Thursdays, May 1 - 29, 2025 | 3:30 - 5:15P | 5 sessions | $250
Explore the creative world of clay after school! Learn techniques like molding, pinching, and coiling to make unique sculptures and designs. They’ll create unique sculptures, pottery, and imaginative designs while discovering how to use tools and textures to bring their ideas to life.
Supplies: All materials are included with registration.
Teaching Artist: Jill Koppers
May
21
Weekday Wheel Throwing (SOLD OUT)
Wednesdays, May 14 - June 18, 2025 | 9A - 12P | 6 sessions | $350
Learn wheel-throwing basics or refine your practice making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing, and decorative techniques. Designed for all potters, from beginners to those with experience.
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: Kathleen Peters
May
20
Lidded Containers on the Wheel for Intermediate & Advanced Students (SOLD OUT)
Tuesdays, April 29 - June 3, 2025 | 6 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $325
Prerequisite: Students should be able to center and make a 4” cylinder.
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.
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: Tim McCosker
May
20
Early Release Crafternoons
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 | 1 - 4P | One-day workshop |
Kids, in grades 2-5, join CraftStudies for a creative and fun-filled afternoon! Designed for, but not limited to, students who have early dismissal through the Hartford School District, this program offers a perfect blend of creativity and relaxation. Each session, students will engage in hands-on exploration and craft projects that encourage imagination and artistic expression. All materials provided.
Offered in partnership with Hartford Parks & Recreation Department. Register through the Hartford Parks & Recreation website here.
Teaching Artist: Allison Riese
Early Release Crafternoon is also offered on April 8, 2025.
May
19
Tween & Teen Wheel Throwing (IN PROGRESS)
Mondays, May 5 - June 16, 2025 | No class May 26 | 3:30 - 5:15P | 6 sessions | $250
Tweens and teens takeover the Clay Studio! Open to youth, ages 12+ of all skill levels who want to try something new, improve skills, and have fun. Instruction in wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques are guided by student interests and ideas. Snacks provided!
Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.
Teaching Artist: Samantha Radcliffe
May
17
Weekend Wheel Throwing (SOLD OUT)
Saturdays, May 3 - June 14, 2025 | No class May 24 | 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
May
15
After School: Clay Play for 2nd - 5th Graders (IN PROGRESS)
Thursdays, May 1 - 29, 2025 | 3:30 - 5:15P | 5 sessions | $250
Explore the creative world of clay after school! Learn techniques like molding, pinching, and coiling to make unique sculptures and designs. They’ll create unique sculptures, pottery, and imaginative designs while discovering how to use tools and textures to bring their ideas to life.
Supplies: All materials are included with registration.
Teaching Artist: Jill Koppers
May
14
Weekday Wheel Throwing (SOLD OUT)
Wednesdays, May 14 - June 18, 2025 | 9A - 12P | 6 sessions | $350
Learn wheel-throwing basics or refine your practice making functional forms, attaching handles, slips, glazing, and decorative techniques. Designed for all potters, from beginners to those with experience.
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: Kathleen Peters
May
13
Lidded Containers on the Wheel for Intermediate & Advanced Students (SOLD OUT)
Tuesdays, April 29 - June 3, 2025 | 6 - 8:30P | 6 sessions | $325
Prerequisite: Students should be able to center and make a 4” cylinder.
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.
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: Tim McCosker
May
12
Tableware Sets (SOLD OUT)
Mondays, March 17 - May 12, 2025 | No class April 14th | 6 - 9P | Special 8-week class | $250
Create a functional set of tableware, such as a mug, bowl, plate, and more as you expand and integrate hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques. There will be opportunities for collaboration to build a cohesive collection. At the end of class, we will share a celebratory meal using our created sets.
For advanced beginners or intermediate students. Hand-builders and wheel-throwers welcome!
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: Samantha Radcliffe
This class is offered at reduced tuition thanks to the Vermont Arts Council, as part of CraftStudies' Creative Aging series.
May
12
Tween & Teen Wheel Throwing (IN PROGRESS)
Mondays, May 5 - June 16, 2025 | No class May 26 | 3:30 - 5:15P | 6 sessions | $250
Tweens and teens takeover the Clay Studio! Open to youth, ages 12+ of all skill levels who want to try something new, improve skills, and have fun. Instruction in wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques are guided by student interests and ideas. Snacks provided!
Supplies: Clay is not included with registration and must be purchased through the Supply Shop.
Teaching Artist: Samantha Radcliffe
May
11
Family Mug Making (1 SPOT LEFT!)
Sunday, May 11, 2025 | 10A - 1P | One-day workshop | $175 per pair
Craft unforgettable memories together as you make a pair of ceramic mugs! This workshop is designed for kids between ages 6-12 and one caring adult.
Supplies: All materials are included with registration.
Teaching Artist: Allison Riese
May
10
Family Wheel Throwing (SOLD OUT)
Saturdays, April 26 - May 10, 2025 | 4 - 7P | 3 sessions | $350 per pair
Kids and care-givers try your hands at the potter's wheel--together! Share the experience of learning the basics of wheel-throwing, including centering, shaping, trimming and glazing. This three-part workshop is designed for kids, ages 7+, and one caring adult. Includes pizza!
Supplies: All materials are included with registration.
Open Studio: Open Studio is available by request for the duration of your class for participating adults only.
Teaching Artist: Jill Koppers
May
10