CLASSES
We offer a variety of classes for beginners, intermediates, and masters of their art in
pottery, hand building, sculpture, glazing, and more!
*any students signing up for summer classes must be vaccinated against covid19. We are planning comfortable, safe and mask-less summer classes. All of our teachers are fully vaccinated and seating is still positioned 6 feet apart.
Cancellation policy:
Students must withdraw from class at least 2 weeks prior to class start for a full refund, unless we can fill your spot.
SCULPTED PET PORTRAITS
Immortalize Fido in clay during this 4-week class in making sculpted pet portraits. Students can expect to make one bookend size sculpture or two smaller figurines. No experience needed!
$170 includes clay, glazes and firings
Saturdays, May 22-Jun 12, 1-4PM
MAKING SETS ON THE POTTERY WHEEL
What constitutes a set? Join Rose Esson-Dawson as she guides makers through a variety of considerations clay artists should question when making sets. Types of sets include: Mugs, cruets, salt and pepper as well as trays (if time permits).
Tuesdays, June 15-July 20, 9AM-12PM
$265 includes materials and firings
*Participants must be somewhat proficient on the wheel
*any students signing up for this class must be vaccinated against covid19.
BEGINNER POTTERY
Learn to make pottery on the wheel! This 6-week class will go over all the basics of making simple dishes using the potter's wheel. From centering, to trimming, to glazing, students can expect to complete several basic pieces.
Wednesdays, June 16- July 21 9AM-12PM
$265 includes materials and firings.
*no experience needed
*any students signing up for this class must be vaccinated against covid19.
INTRO TO MAKING POTTERY
Learn the basics of making pottery on the wheel during the hands on, 6-week class. Start with centering and creating simple forms. Then learn to trim and glaze. students can expect to complete several functional forms.
Mondays, June 28- August 2, 6-9PM
$265 includes materials and firings
*any students signing up for this class must be vaccinated against covid19.
INTERMEDIATE WHEEL-THROWING
If you have a couple of pottery classes under your belt and feel ready to take it to the next level, this class is for you. Ian will guide students in what makes a better piece. Students can expect to bring home several well finished works during this very in depth, 6 week class.
Wednesdays, June 30- August 4, 6-9PM
$265 includes materials and firings
*must have some wheel experience
*any students signing up for this class must be vaccinated against covid19.
SCULPTED BUSTS
Using several studio tools, students will learn first to create a blank bust and then transform it into the person they choose. Bring printed pictures of front and sides for reference. These will get dirty so nothing too precious!
Saturdays, July 10- August 14, 1-4PM
$265 includes materials and firings
*no experience needed
*any students signing up for this class must be vaccinated against covid19.
KIDS SUMMER CLASSES
For ages 7-12. Your child will experiment different techniques using the pottery wheel and hand building exercises during this 3 week session on Mondays and Thursdays.
Week 1- pottery wheel
Week 2- hand building
Week 3- glazing
Mondays and Thursdays from 10AM-12PM
July 19 + 22, 26 + 29, August 2 + 6
WOOD-FIRING OFF SITE IN WESTPORT
This 6-visit class will result in beautiful wood-fired pieces. All students must have bisque fired pieces made with cone 10 clay bodies. A picture of your clay label will be required.
Saturday Sept 18 10AM- 1 Wood prep
Sunday, Sept 19 9AM-12PM glaze
Saturday, Sept 23 2-6PM load kiln
Sat&Sun sept 25/26 fire the kiln
Saturday, Oct 2 10AM unload kiln
$265 includes glazes and firing
*must have cone 10 bisqueware
*any students signing up for this class must be vaccinated against covid19.
MARKETING FOR ARTISTS COACHING SESSIONS
Meet with working artist Hannah Powers of Seize the Clay Studios for a one on one coaching session. Hannah grew her Instagram following from 400 followers in March 2020 to recently hitting 25,000 followers with over 1,000 sales between her own website seizetheclaystudios.com & Etsy etsy.com/shop/seizetheclaystudios. She is a Bridgewater State University arts and marketing graduate that is passionate about helping you take your arts business to the next step. These sessions are tailored to you and your businesses’ needs (no matter how small or large).
If you have developed your skill and want to learn how to promote your craft business to a larger audience, these coaching sessions are for you!
Hannah has experience in Etsy, website design, sales, marketing (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Email), branding, finding your niche, hashtags, how to write a captivating caption, how to plan out your posts (set it & forget it), content creation, shipping orders globally, etc.
Pick between half hour or hour sessions.
Once you have purchased, send an email to with your availabilities for the week & where you'd like to meet- Mudstone Studios, Coffee Depot (Warren), or a Zoom Call.
MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS
from all different backgrounds
At Mudstone Studios, our artist instructors create a well rounded experience for students of all levels. Take a beginner class in hand-building or pottery making with Hannah Powers or Ellen Blomgren. Learn the basics or take your skill to the next level with Ian Buchbinder or Rose Esson-Dawson. Get really technical with Gil Traverse or Wayne Fuerst. Enjoy a variety of visiting artists from the region when we offer intensive workshops.
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