Adult Clay
For students at every stage of the creative process
Fall
NEW! Date Night: Wheel Throwing
Instructor: Kristi Tolgyesi & Abigail Wentz
Friday, 5-7PM
Tuition: $80/couple
Location: Clay Studio
Have a date night at the studio! Couples will explore this captivating medium and learn about wheel throwing while spending some quality time together. Experience using a wheel while getting your hands in some clay. Learn about centering, shaping, and the process of making a pot on a wheel. Create memories and possibly some masterpieces to treasure in this 1-night class! Clay will be provided and each participant will be able to fire 1 piece which will be glazed by a staff member. All levels/no experience required. BYOB Ages 21+
Tuition includes registration for 2 people. Please provide the name of the other participant when registering.
October 25 REGISTER>
November 1 REGISTER>
November 15 REGISTER>
NEW! Date Night: Hand Building
Instructor: Kristi Tolgyesi
Friday, 5-7PM
Tuition: $80/couple
Location: Clay Studio
Have a date night at the studio! Couples will spend some quality time together while learning the fundamentals of hand building with clay. Students will be guided through the steps of making a specific piece, but are welcome to get creative with their own ideas. Pieces may be personalized by decorating them with colored slips. Create memories and possibly some masterpieces to treasure in this 1-night class. Clay will be provided and each participant will be able to fire 1 piece which will be glazed by a staff member. All levels, BYOB Ages 21+
Tuition includes registration for 2 people. Please provide the name of the other participant when registering.
NEW! Saturday Sampler: Adult Wheel
Instructor: Dasha Kalisz
Saturday, 10-11:30AM
Tuition: $25
Location: Clay Studio
Have you ever wanted to try a wheel-throwing pottery class? This 1-day class is a great introduction to this magical medium. Experience using a wheel while getting your hands in some clay. Learn about centering, shaping, and the process of making a pot on a wheel. This class is suited for anyone who is interested in trying out the wheel before committing to a longer class. Pieces made in this class will not be fired. This class is focused on practicing the process, so students will not take home a finished product. Introductory/Beginner level but more experience is welcome. Adult/Teens
December 7 REGISTER>
Monday Evening Wheel
Instructor: Jen Labie & Dasha Kalisz
Mondays, 6-8:30PM
Location: Clay Studio
This class is for students of all skill levels. For beginners the focus is on basic skills. Students who have mastered centering will be challenged with projects that match their interests. We will all stretch and grow no matter where we begin! All levels/Teens welcome
Students may purchase clay at the start of class. It is recommended that students bring their own aprons for class. Aprons are available at the studio for students who are unable to provide their own.
Fall Session 1: September 9-October 14 RUNNING
Fall Session 2: October 21-December 16*, Tuition: $360 REGISTER>
*No class on November 25 due to Thanksgiving break
Monday Afternoon Hand Building
Instructor: Kathy Clarke
Mondays, Noon-2:30PM
Tuition: $180
Location: Clay Studio
Come sit around the table in the time honored activity of making pottery and sculpture using hands, tools, stamps, slips. Appropriate for beginners and professionals. Project ideas will be offered, independent projects welcome, and serious fun will be had! All levels
Students may purchase clay at the start of class. It is recommended that students bring their own aprons for class. Aprons are available at the studio for students who are unable to provide their own
Tuesday Hand Building
Instructor: Kathy Clarke
Tuesdays, 10AM-12:30PM
Tuition: $180
Location: Clay Studio
Come sit around the table in the time honored activity of making pottery and sculpture using hands, tools, stamps, slips. Appropriate for beginners and professionals. Project ideas will be offered, independent projects welcome, and serious fun will be had! All levels
Students may purchase clay at the start of class. It is recommended that students bring their own aprons for class. Aprons are available at the studio for students who are unable to provide their own.
October 1-29 RUNNING
November 4-25 FULL/WAITLIST>
December 3-17 FULL/WAITLIST>
Thursday Morning Wheel
Instructor: Kathy Clarke
Thursdays, 10 AM-12:30PM
Tuition: $315
Location: Clay Studio
This wheel class will focus on improving skills as needed for each student to grow in their abilities. We will cover centering, pulling up, shaping, trimming, surface treatment before bisquing and glazing after. Gaining confidence in the basics allows for self exploration in specific areas: rims, feet, lids, handles, spouts, altering, throwing larger and generally challenging yourself. Historic and contemporary pottery will be our inspiration. Join us for a fun class! All levels
Students may purchase clay at the start of class. It is recommended that students bring their own aprons for class. Aprons are available at the studio for students who are unable to provide their own.
Fall Session 1: September 5-October 17 RUNNING
Fall Session 2: October 24-December 19 FULL/WAITLIST>
Thursday Evening Wheel
Instructor: Saisorn Peemanao
Thursdays, 6-8:30 PM
Tuition: $315
Location: Clay Studio
This class will focus on making functional pottery using the potter’s wheel. Students will learn how to make bowls, cups, and plates. Several altering techniques will be demonstrated for making oval, square, and irregular forms in addition to round pots. Appendages such as handles, feet, and spouts will be considered in relation to form and function. Clay can be purchased at the beginning of class. All levels/Teens welcome
Students may purchase clay at the start of class. It is recommended that students bring their own aprons for class. Aprons are available at the studio for students who are unable to provide their own
Fall Session 1: September 5-October 17 RUNNING
Fall Session 2: October 24-December 19* FULL/WAITLIST>
*no class on October 31 & November 28 due to the Holidays
Alternative Firing Workshop
Instructor: Bob Green
3-day workshop/Friday-Sunday
Tuition: $375
Location: Clay Studio
Join Bob Green, for this exciting pottery workshop to explore a variety of alternative firing techniques. These include raku, naked raku, saggar & horse hair firing. Take your pottery to a new level while you experiment with applying terra sigillata and burnishing. Learn about age-old Japanese and Native American firing & glazing methods and discover the beauty and magic of this process. Students will bring their own greenware & bisque-ware; a list of other materials to bring is below.
Students will need to bring their own pieces for terra sigillata & firings & some materials.
For information about pieces & supplies to bring, click here.
October 11-13 FULL/WAITLIST>
We have classes that are suitable for beginners and more experienced artists and potters. There are two comfortable studio spaces at the main building and an offsite painting studio. We encourage all students to go at their own pace in a relaxed environment.
Gift Certificates: Gift certificates are available to purchase. To use a gift certificate, please get in touch. We can tailor your gift to suit you.
Open Studio is for currently enrolled clay students, and monthly independent study. Independent Study students are invited to sign up on a monthly basis.
How to Register: Come join us! Sign up for classes at middleburystudioschool.corsizio.com.
How to pay?
Credit cards are accepted when registering at middleburystudioschool.corsizio.com. Payments can also be made by cash or check. Checks should be made out to the Middlebury Studio School and mailed or delivered to the Middlebury Studio School, 2377 Rte. 7, Middlebury, VT 05753. Please pay promptly to guarantee your space.
Refund Policy: No refunds given for student cancellations less than 7 days from start of class.
Questions? Please email info@middleburystudioschool.org or call us at (802) 458-8979.
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Middlebury Studio School
Clay Studio
2377 Route 7 South
Middlebury, VT 05753
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63 Maple St #8A
Middlebury, VT 05753
Office/MSS Marble Works Phone:
802-458-8187
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802-458-8979
