Adult Clay

For students at every stage of the creative process

Winter 

heart shaped clay bowl on a potter's wheel with tools

NEW! Valentine’s Date Night: Wheel Throwing

Instructor: Kristi Tolgyesi
Fridays, 5:30-7:30PM
Location: Clay Studio
Tuition: $80/couple

Have a date night at the studio with your Valentine! 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! Each participant will be able to fire 1 piece which will be glazed by a staff member. All levels/no experience required.Clay and chocolate treats will be provided. BYOB Ages 21+

Tuition includes registration for 2 people. Please provide the name of the other participant when registering.

February 13  FULL/WAITLIST>

Aerial view of person making pottery on a wheel

NEW! Date Night: Wheel Throwing

Instructors: MSS Staff
Fridays, 5:30-7:30PM
Location: Clay Studio
Tuition: $80/couple

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.

January 30  FULL/WAITLIST>
February 6  FULL/WAITLIST>
April 3  REGISTER>
April 10  REGISTER>

hand building with clay and pottery tools

NEW! Date Night: Hand Building

Instructors: MSS Staff
Fridays, 5:30-7:30PM
Location: Clay Studio
Tuition: $80/couple

Enjoy a date night at the studio! Couples will explore this captivating medium while being guided through the steps of making a specific piece. Students are welcome to get creative with your own ideas, while 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.

March 6  REGISTER>
March 27  REGISTER>

close up of hands making bowl on a potter's wheel

NEW! Friday Night Wheel

Instructor: Abigail Wentz
Friday, 5:30-7:30PM
Location: Clay Studio
Tuition: $40

Have you ever wanted to try a wheel-throwing pottery class? This 1-night 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. 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+

March 20  REGISTER>

hands making bowl on a potter's wheel

Monday Evening Wheel

Instructors: Dasha Kalisz & Jen Labie
Mondays, 6-8:30PM
Location: Clay Studio
Tuition: $315

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 Adult/Teens 16+

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.

Winter Session 1: January 6-February 16  RUNNING
Winter Session 2: March 2-April 27  FULL/WAITLIST>

Hands working with clay creating a sculptural face

Monday Afternoon Hand Building

Instructor: Kathy Clarke
Mondays, Noon-2:30PM
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/Adults

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.

January 5-26  RUNNING
February 2-23, Tuition: $180  FULL/WAITLIST>
March 2-30, Tuition: $225  REGISTER>

women's hand making pottery using lace for texture with tools on a table

Tuesday Hand Building

Instructor: Kathy Clarke
Tuesdays, 10AM-12:30PM
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/Adult

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.

January 6-27  RUNNING
February 3-24, Tuition: $180 FULL/WAITLIST>
March 3-31 Tuition: $225 FULL/WAITLIST>

Clay ball sculpture with carving of leaves

Wednesday Evening Hand Building

Instructor: Catherine Brooks
Wednesdays, 6-8:30PM
Tuition: $315
Location: Clay Studio

Discover the endless creative possibilities of hand building with clay! Using just a few simple tools, slips, and glazes, you’ll explore a range of methods—starting with foundational pinch and coil methods and progressing to slab construction and sculptural forms.

Each class will introduce new techniques and ideas, while also offering the freedom to pursue your own creative visions. Explore both functional and decorative pieces as you experiment with form, texture, and surface design to enhance your pieces. Guided instruction will support your growth at any level, while providing an opportunity to refine your skills. All levels, Adults/Teens 16+

January 7-February 18 RUNNING

Hands picking up wheel thrown clay bowl

Thursday Morning Wheel

Instructors: Kathy Clarke & Cath Manegold
Thursdays, 10AM-12:30PM
Location: Clay Studio
Tuition: $315

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! Students purchase clay at the start of class. All levels, Adults/Teens 16+

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

Winter Session 1: January 8-February 19  RUNNING
Winter Session 2: March 5-April 30  REGISTER>

Aerial view of potter's wheel with clay trimming shavings

Thursday Evening Wheel

Instructor: Saisorn Peemanao
Thursdays, 6-8:30 PM
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 16+

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

Winter Session 1: January 8-February 19 RUNNING
Winter Session 2: March 5-April 30, Tuition $360  FULL/WAITLIST>

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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 students currently enrolled in an Adult Clay Class or monthly sessions of independent study. 

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

MSS Court Street
94 Court Street
Middlebury, VT 05753

Office/MSS Court Street
802-458-8187

Clay Studio Phone:
802-458-8979


info@middleburystudioschool.org

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