Adult Clay

For students at every stage of the creative process

Fall

Raku fired pottery bottle with burnished red glazes

NEW! Raku & Alternative Firing

Instructor: Bob Green
Weekend Workshop
Tuition: $250
Location: Clay Studio

Join Bob Green, for this exciting pottery workshop to explore a variety of alternative firing techniques. Take your pottery to a new level while experimenting with applying terra sigillata and burnishing. Participate in an array of firing methods including  raku & horse hair firing. Learn about age-old firing & glazing methods and discover the beauty and magic of this process.

Students will bring their own pieces for firings: 2 greenware pieces & 5 bisqued pieces in addition to some supplies.
Click here for more information about clay pieces and a list of materials to bring.

October 28 & 29  REGISTER>

Aerial view of hand building with red clay, with hands pinching clay, rolling pin and tools

NEW! Date Night: Hand Building with Clay

Instructor: Kristi Tolgyesi
Fridays, 5:30-7:30PM
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 in 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. Light Snacks will be provided. All levels/BYOB, Ages 21+

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

Session 1: November 3  REGISTER>
Session 2: November 17  REGISTER>

Hands picking up wheel thrown clay bowl

Date Night: Wheel Throwing

Instructor: 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.
All levels/no experience required.  Light Snacks will be provided/BYOB Ages 21+

Tuition includes registration for 2 people. 

October 27  FULL/WAITLIST>

Hands above a wheel thrown bowl on a potter's wheel

Monday Evening Wheel

Instructor: MSS Staff
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 11-October 9, Tuition: $225 RUNNING
Fall Session 2:
October 16-November 13, Tuition: $225 FULL/WAITLIST>
Fall Session 3:
November 20-December 18, Tuition: $225 FULL/WAITLIST>

Hands working with red clay with a rolling pin

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

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 2:
October 2-39, Tuition: $225 FULL/WAITLST>
Fall Session 3:
November 6-27, Tuition: $180 REGISTER>
Fall Session 4:
December 4-18, Tuition: $135 REGISTER>

Clay fish sculptures out of earthenware

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

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 3-31, Tuition: $225 FULL/WAITLIST>
November 7-28 Tuition: $180 FULL/WAITLIST>
December 5-19, Tuition: $135  REGISTER>

Aerial view of person making pottery on a wheel

Thursday Morning Wheel

Instructor: Kathy Clarke
Thursdays, 10 AM-12:30PM
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 7-October 12, Tuition: $270 RUNNING
Fall Session 2:
October 19-November 16, Tuition: $225  FULL/WAITLIST>
Fall Session 3:
November 30-December 12 Tuition: $180 REGISTER>

Profile of a Potter throwing clay on a wheel in a studio

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 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 7-October 12, Tuition: $270 RUNNING
Fall Session 2:
October 19-November 16, Tuition: $225 FULL/WAITLIST>
Fall Session 3:
November 30-December 21 Tuition: $180 REGISTER>

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.com or call us at (802) 458-8979.

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Middlebury Studio School

Clay Studio
2377 Route 7 South
Middlebury, VT 05753

MSS Marble Works
63 Maple St #8A
Middlebury, VT 05753

Office/MSS Marble Works Phone:
802-458-8187

Clay Studio Phone:
802-458-8979


info@middleburystudioschool.org