All Pottery courses include three hours per week of wheel practice time. Clay and glazes are provided. There will be a firing fee of $2.50 per pound. All glazeware greater than 15” will be $3.50 per pound. Tools are not supplied. Students may purchase a basic set of tools for under $21 at the first class.
For the latest information about the studio, practice times, and more, visit the CAW Pottery site.
Summer Term:
June 26 – August 27
All Levels
Handbuilding with Clay
with Violet Harlow
Discover the rich world of handbuilding with clay. Learn all about coil-building, slab-rolling, textures and tools in this class for beginners and those with very little experience. From wedging to glazing, participants will be taught at their individual levels of experience. Approached with enthusiasm for clay, this class will bring out the hidden artist in you!
Note: No class August 8. Includes 3-hour weekly practice time.
Supplies: Clay and glazes are provided. There will be a firing fee of $2.50 per pound. All glazeware greater than 15” will be $3.50 per pound. Tools are not supplied. Participants may purchase a basic set from studio for $21 at the first class.
Mon, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 7/3 – 8/14
6 sessions: $221; Early bird price: $209 (Discount available until 6/9)
Beginning and Intermediate Pottery
with Charles Jones
This class is for participants with no previous experience or for those seeking further development of handbuilding, throwing and glazing skills. Interested participants can also acquire a working knowledge of loading and firing kilns.
Note: No class July 4. Includes 3-hour weekly practice time.
Supplies: Clay and glazes are provided. There will be a firing fee of $2.50 per pound. All glazeware greater than 15” will be $3.50 per pound. Tools are not supplied. Participants may purchase a basic set from studio for $21 at the first class.
Tuesday, 7:00 PM- 10:00 PM, 6/27 – 8/15
6 sessions: $221; Early bird price: $209 (Discount available until 6/9)
Pottery: All Levels
with Louise Harter
The emphasis in this class will be on mastering the skills to make dishes for food. We will cover clay preparation, wheel-throwing, tools, trimming, pulling handles and glazing. Part of each class will be dedicated to demonstrations and exercises.
Note: Includes 3-hour weekly practice time.
Supplies: Clay and glazes are provided. There will be a firing fee of $2.50 per pound. All glazeware greater than 15” will be $3.50 per pound. Tools are not supplied. Participants may purchase a basic set from studio for $21 at the first class.
Section A
Wed, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 7/5 – 8/23 (except 8/9)
7 sessions: $257; Early bird price: $239 (Discount available until 6/9)
(Registrar Note: Session extended, 6/1)
Section B
Wed, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM, 7/5 – 8/16
7 sessions: $257; Early bird price: $239 (Discount available until 6/9)
Pottery From Start to Finish
with Alice Chittenden
This class will teach both handbuilding and wheel skills to beginning as well as intermediate and advanced participants. Instruction will be delivered through demonstrations, group discussion and working one-on-one with participants. Individuals may choose to create functional and/or sculptural pieces. Emphasis will be given to glazing and surface treatments.
Note: Includes 3-hour weekly practice time.
Supplies: Clay and glazes are provided. There will be a firing fee of $2.50 per pound. All glazeware greater than 15” will be $3.50 per pound. Tools are not supplied. Participants may purchase a basic set from studio for $21 at the first class.
Thurs, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM, 7/6 – 8/17
7 sessions: $257; Early bird price: $239 (Discount available until 6/9)
Intermediate + Advanced
Intermediate + Advanced Pottery
with Stephen Rodriguez
This course will focus on wheel throwing techniques in stoneware. Lessons will cover both functional and decorative pottery forms. Participants will also be instructed on how to manipulate high fire glazes to achieve a variety of results, including double glazing, wax resist and the application of dry wood ash on specific glazes.
Note:Includes 3-hour weekly practice time.
Supplies: Clay and glazes are provided. There will be a firing fee of $2.50 per pound. All glazeware greater than 15” will be $3.50 per pound. Tools are not supplied. Participants may purchase a basic set from studio for $21 at the first class.
Mon, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM, 7/3 – 8/14
7 sessions: $257; Early bird price: $239 (Discount available until 6/9)
Open Studio
Open Pottery Studio
with Studio Monitor
This studio offers monitored sessions for those participants who have worked at CAW for at least one term and who would like to work on their own.
Note: Includes 3-hour weekly practice time.
Supplies: Clay and glazes are provided. There will be a firing fee of $2.50 per pound. All glazeware greater than 15” will be $3.50 per pound. Tools are not supplied. Participants may purchase a basic set from studio for $21 at the first class.
Fri, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM, 7/7 – 8/18
7 sessions: $157; Early bird price: $139 (Discount available until 6/9)