Clay Studio

Clay Classes for Adults

Beginning Wheel I (Section A)

Mondays, September 13-November 8, 6-8:30pm (no class 10/11)
Limit: 12
This eight-week class is an introduction to clay, pottery and the ceramics studio. Students will be working primarily on the potter’s wheel, learning basic throwing and forming techniques. While learning, you will create vases, mugs and bowls. Students will also be guided through the various finishing techniques using the studio’s house slips and glazes. No previous experience needed! Includes over 20 hours per week of open studio time to practice! (CLASS CODE: 841512-1)

This class is full.
Instructor: Catherine Ward
Location: Clay Studio

Beginning Wheel I (Section B)

Wednesdays, September 29-November 17, 6-8:30pm
Limit: 12
NEW! Due to popular demand, we’ve added another section of Beginning Wheel I! This eight-week class is an introduction to clay, pottery and the ceramics studio. Students will be working primarily on the potter’s wheel, learning basic throwing and forming techniques. While learning, you will create vases, mugs and bowls. Students will also be guided through the various finishing techniques using the studio’s house slips and glazes. No previous experience needed! Includes over 20 hours per week of open studio time to practice! (CLASS CODE: 841512-2)

$210, $189 BCA members, $178.50 Burl. members
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Instructor: Catherine Ward
Location: Clay Studio

Parent and Child Wheel

Saturdays, November 6–December 11, 10am-11:30am (no class 11/27)
Limit: 5 pairs (10 students)
This five-week class will introduce young and younger alike to working with clay using the potter’s wheel while having a memorable experience with your child. Students will practice basic wheel working techniques and will also be introduced to handle making, trimming and glazing while making vases, bowls and mugs. Parents and children will each use their own wheel. Parents are expected to help monitor their child. All clay, tools, glazes and firings are included. (CLASS CODE: 841420-1)

$150/pair,$135/pair BCA members,$127.50 Burl.mem
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Instructor: Kim O’Brien
Location: Clay Studio

Raku Firing Workshop

Sunday, November 14, 10am-3pm
Limit: 10
Raku is the most exciting and fulfilling firing process, which involves removing glowing pots from a red-hot kiln. Participants will learn various raku techniques including naked raku, horsehair, crackling and bright metallic lusters. Workshop will include glazing instruction, firing as well as demos on creating great forms for raku. Bring your own bisqued ware or some will be provided. (CLASS CODE: 841534-1)

$75, $67.50 BCA members, $63.75 Burl. members
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Instructor: George Breisch Gonzalez
Location: Clay Studio

Classic Italian Tile Decoration

Mondays, November 15–December 13, 6-8:30pm
Limit: 12
The traditional Italian style of tile painting, known as Majolica, has long been admired for its exquisite and unique designs. Learn how to create your own tiles with Natasha, who studied this art form at Studio Giambo in Florence, Italy. During this five-week class, you will learn about glazing techniques, mixing stains, design transfer, composition and brush handling while making your own tiles and bowls. Cost includes use of open studio hours for class work. Supplies included! (CLASS CODE: 841541-1)

$125, $112.50 BCA members, $106.25 Burl. members
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Instructor: Natasha Bogar
Location: Clay Studio