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Home » Workshops & Classes » Pottery

Pottery

  • Students making pottery on the wheel
  • A student carving a design into a vessel
  • Four porcelain vessels
  • A student shaping clay over a mold

Students making pottery on the wheelA student carving a design into a vesselFour porcelain vesselsA student shaping clay over a mold

Studio capacity:

7 people, plus 2 Studio Potters and 1 instructor.

 

Studio policies:

- Clay and glazes are provided.

- There is a firing fee of $2.50 per pound.

- Tools are not supplied. Participants may purchase a basic set from studio for $20 at the first class.

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All Levels Pottery A

In person

Louise Harter

Make functional ceramic pieces using the potter's wheel as our primary tool. We will cover clay preparation, forming pots on the wheel, and glazing. Every class includes both demonstrations and individually-focused instruction. Wear clothes that can get dirty. Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis. COVID-19 Information: CAW is now requiring proof of vaccination status from all who are eligible to receive it for in-person classes and workshops. Please click here to upload your vaccination card in advance of the first day of class. Note: if you have already submitted your vaccination card to CAW, there is no need to do it again.  

Term: Summer 2022

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 7/6–8/24

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All Levels Pottery B

In person

Louise Harter

Make functional pottery using the potter's wheel as our primary tool. We will cover clay preparation, forming pots on the wheel, and glazing. Every class includes both demonstrations and individually-focused instruction. Wear clothes that can get dirty. Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis. COVID-19 Information: CAW is now requiring proof of vaccination status from all who are eligible to receive it for in-person classes and workshops. Please click here to upload your vaccination card in advance of the first day of class. Note: if you have already submitted your vaccination card to CAW, there is no need to do it again.

Term: Summer 2022

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 7/6–8/24

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Afternoon Clay

In person

Louise Harter

Teens, college students, and adults are invited to join our exploration of all things stoneware.  Using both hand-building techniques and the potter's wheel, participants learn the foundational skills needed to create basic ceramic cups, bowls, and floral containers. As students refine these skills, they will work on more complex projects. This will enable them to combine techniques, push their creativity, and practice creative problem-solving. Glazing, slips, and other surface treatments will be explored. There will be instructor demonstrations and individual consultations. Wear clothes that can get dirty. Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis. COVID-19 Information: CAW is now requiring proof of vaccination status from all who are eligible to receive it for in-person classes and workshops. Please click here to upload your vaccination card in advance of the first day of class. Note: if you have

Term: Summer 2022

Suggested Ages: 15+

Dates: 7/7–8/25

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Centering with Clay: Focusing on Foundations

In person

Megan Smith

Have you experienced collapsed walls, volcanos, clay that is wonky and bumping around under your fingers. Does your pot get stuck to the wheel, or worse, flies off the wheel?  Not to worry - you just need some instructions on centering, pulling, and trimming your clay.  Whether you are a beginner or an advanced ceramicist, you can always learn something new about the beginning, middle, and end of creating a piece of pottery. COVID-19 Information: CAW is now requiring proof of vaccination status from all who are eligible to receive it for in-person classes and workshops. Please click here to upload your vaccination card in advance of the first day of class. Note: if you have already submitted your vaccination card to CAW, there is no need to do it again.  

Term: Summer 2022

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 7/11–8/22

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Intermediate + Advanced

Advanced Pottery Lab

In person

Pottery Studio Monitor

Monitored sessions for participants with experience, and approved by an instructor or department head.  Please note there is no instruction during these sessions.  Wear clothes that can get dirty. Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis. COVID-19 Information: CAW is now requiring proof of vaccination status from all who are eligible to receive it for in-person classes and workshops. Please click here to upload your vaccination card in advance of the first day of class. Note: if you have already submitted your vaccination card to CAW, there is no need to do it again.

Term: Summer 2022

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 7/8–8/26

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Centering with Clay: Focusing on Foundations

In person

Megan Smith

Have you experienced collapsed walls, volcanos, clay that is wonky and bumping around under your fingers. Does your pot get stuck to the wheel, or worse, flies off the wheel?  Not to worry - you just need some instructions on centering, pulling, and trimming your clay.  Whether you are a beginner or an advanced ceramicist, you can always learn something new about the beginning, middle, and end of creating a piece of pottery. COVID-19 Information: CAW is now requiring proof of vaccination status from all who are eligible to receive it for in-person classes and workshops. Please click here to upload your vaccination card in advance of the first day of class. Note: if you have already submitted your vaccination card to CAW, there is no need to do it again.  

Term: Summer 2022

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 7/11–8/22

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Beginner + Intermediate

Making Functional Pots

In person

Alice Chittenden

If you are interested in making ceramic pieces for the home, this class is for you. Making functional pots is important to all levels of student, whether you throw pots on the wheel or prefer to build by hand. Classes will include various techniques for pot making as well as considerations pertaining to each form. Students will learn ways to modify forms to create pieces uniquely their own. Classes will include both teacher demonstrations and one-on-one student instruction. Surface treatments including engobes, stains, and glazes will be covered. Wear clothes that can get dirty. Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis. COVID-19 Information: CAW is now requiring proof of vaccination status from all who are eligible to receive it for in-person classes and workshops. Please click here to upload your vaccination card in advance of the first day of class. Note: if you have already submitted your

Term: Summer 2022

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 7/7–8/25

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