Learn Pottery
There are many ways to learn through clay. I'd love to match you with the right opportunity.
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Five Throwing Sessions-Socially safe-Covid aware
We will meet four times to focus on wheel work and to learn about the properties of clay, some history, and the extraordinary nature of this elemental material. The fifth class will be a glazing class. Classes are 2.5 hrs each. We will learn centering and practice throwing technique. Hand building and sculpture are also an option.
Most glazes are made here at the studio by me and they are ready for use.
Because meeting in large groups for an extended period of time might make folks uncomfortable, I feel it’s necessary to host small classes in the studio. At this time I'm limiting the classes to five. I take serious precautions; everyone must be vaccinated, and we observe social distancing as much as we can.
If you're not vaccinated and would like to take a class or visit for a retreat, let's make a plan.
If at any time, you're unable to attend a class, we will reschedule.
$310
A few more details: If on your 4th class you make work which necessitates an extra visit for trimming, there is an additional studio fee @ $20/hr.
*Please note: If you'd like to use the studio outside of scheduled class times, there is a studio fee of $20/hr plus materials (clay body prices vary). This does not include instruction. Additional studio time is available only after at least one 5-week session and is at the discretion of the studio.
2 Day Throwing Retreat
Spaces: 5
Duration 2 days, 10-4
Equipment & Materials: provided
What you will learn:
You will learn to throw and/or improve technique
Level: Beginner and Intermediate
You will choose 2 pieces, which includes shipping.
This retreat is designed as an introduction to throwing on the potters wheel or improving your skills. We'll spend some time evaluating your goals and focus on improving centering and then move on to making simple forms such as cylinders, jugs, vases, plates or bowls.
This retreat includes two nights in the studio guesthouse. Guests will enjoy the privacy of the guesthouse as well as access to a private kitchen and bathroom. Guests will be responsible for their meals and may keep food in the full refrigerator. All bedding is included.
I look forward to working with you and helping you improve your skills!
If you can't make the scheduled retreat, call to schedule your own.
$750 per person
EXPERIENCE CLAY!
2.5 hour introduction to The process of your choice.
We can hand-build or learn the fundamentals of wheel throwing.
$135 includes choosing 3 favorite pieces and glaze. Jackie will finish your pieces and they'll be available for pick-up (or shipped for an additional fee) at a later date.
get in touch to make a date!
Residencies and Long Term Projects
Do you have a project idea or a desire to make time for your practice?
The main studio is available for short term or long term use. The studio guesthouse is available for an additional fee.
daily: $85/person
hourly: $20/person
clay, handling, and firing are separate fees.
weekly/monthly: get in touch.
Ask about the private shed studio for week-long or month-long residencies. Enjoy the privacy of your own space to work in and rent the guesthouse separately.
Learn to fire the wood kiln
Please call to discuss bringing your own group to fire the wood kiln. The guesthouse accommodates 8 comfortably. There are four bedrooms. See below for GUESTHOUSE details, but please contact the studio before booking on airbnb.
The schedule might look like this:
Day 1
arrival, intro to studio and settling in, begin glazing
Day 2
glazing, intro to glazing for wood fire ($35 lab fee if you're not participating as a workshop guest, ie, bunking in the guesthouse for the weeklong experience)
wadding
Day 3
kiln loading
Day 4
finish loading the kiln, build the door, (candling) pre-firing
Good day for cooking for firing day (potluck style meals are at the kiln during firing).
Day 5
firing
Day 6
cooling
Day 7
cooling
Sunday
unloading, clean kiln and woodfire area, departure
$1250/per person for groups of 4-6
5 cu.ft allowance for pots
50% reservation deposit is expected upon agreement.
For participation as a local artist who doesn't require housing, please contact the studio.
Cancellation policy:
full refund until 60 days before start date.
50% refund 30 days before start date.
No refund after 30 days before start date unless participant finds replacement.
Retreats and workshops often need 6-10 people to run. We reserve the right to cancel due to low numbers, in which case you will be fully refunded.
Get in touch:
413-652-2492
jzsedlock@gmail.com