WARREN
Located inside the Cutler Mills at 30 Cutler Street, Unit #129, Warren, RI 02885
All classes are for adults only, unless otherwise specified in class description.
BEGINNERS ON THE WHEEL
with Vivian Whitcomb
Tuesdays, March 14-April 18 10 AM-1 PM
Learn the basics of making pottery on the wheel during this fun, 6-week class. Students will start with centering and forming simple shapes on the wheel and continue through trimming and glazing. Students can expect to bring home 7-10 finished pieces
$295
FLORAL COILED PLATES
with Gill Travers
Saturdays, Mar 18 & 25, 1-4 PM
This class introduces students to hand-building methods to create plates with patterns using coils. Week 1 students will be shown how to roll and begin to lay out a floral pattern with coils, as well as ideas for filler in the remainder of the space. Week 2 students will be given instruction for glazing. Great for all skill levels.
$100
FAMILY FRIENDLY COIL BOWL
with Ava Mascena
March 14 & 21, 6-9 PM
Fun for the whole family! This introductory class is great for beginners. During Week 1, students will be shown how to roll coils. Ava will guide students on creating a pattern when laying down the coils to form the bowl. Week 2 students will be given instruction for glazing. Great for all skill levels, Ages 9 and up are welcome.
$65
HANDBUILDING ORGANIC FORMS
with Gill Travers
Saturdays Apr 1 - May 6, 5-8 PM
Join us for a fun clay learning experience! Students will learn pinch forming, texturing techniques, & slab working to create lively sculptures inspired by nature. We will focus on 3 projects: a large leaf inspired platter, a tree-trunk container, a large free-standing tree.
$300
SPRING FROGS RAKU
with Gill Travers
Sunday Apr 2, 12-5 PM
Come enjoy the fresh spring air with us at our outdoor Raku firing! Students will be given a frog sculpture to glaze, fire, & take home all in the same day! There will be 3 loads in the kiln, each of which takes about 45 min to fire, then 30 to reduce & cool. Students are welcome to stay during the downtime or leave to eat etc. and return later for their frogs!
$65/frog
FUNKY RAKU PLANT POTS
with Gill Travers
3 weeks, Saturdays Apr 8 - 22, 1-4pm
Firing: Sunday Apr 30, 12-5pm
Join us for a fun clay learning experience involving Raku. Students can expect to make 2-3 plant pots depending on their chosen size. Firing day is an optional event, but a very fun (outdoor) experience!
$215
HANDBUILDING FUNCTIONAL AND ORNAMENTAL PIECES
With Rose Esson-Dawson
Mondays, April 10-May 15 1-4 PM
This afternoon class is structured for making fun, hand-built pieces for your table or home. Students will be guided through new projects each week. This class is great for any skill level. Beginners welcome but Rose can add in some more advanced techniques for those with experience.
$315
BEGINNERS ON THE WHEEL
With Rose Esson-Dawson
Mondays, April 10-May 15, 6-9 PM
Learn to use the potter's wheel or brush up your skills with this amazing college professor, working artist and RISD Alumn. Rose will guide you into making work you can be proud of.
$315
COVERED JARS
with Ian Buchbinder
Wednesdays, April 12, 19 & 26, 2-5 PM
This short, informative workshop on the wheel will go over a few techniques in making successful, lidded vessels.
At least one prior class on the wheel is required
$165
TEAPOTS
with Ian Buchbinder
Wednesdays, April 12, 19 & 26, 6-9 PM
Learn to make a teapot in parts. Spouts, lidded vessels, handles… Students can expect to experiment with parts and finish one functioning teapot. Open to intermediate and advanced level potters
$165
FUNKY TURTLES
with Gill Travers
Saturdays April 29-May 13 1-4 PM
Join us for a fun handbuilding class focused around making turtles! Students will be walked through the construction of the turtle week 1, and begin to assemble the pieces together. Week 2 Students will finish constructing the turtle, and have time to add fun details and textures to the shell to give the turtle personality! Week 3 we will glaze our turtles with stains and glazes.
$165
WHEEL THROWING FOR BEGINNERS
with Vivian Whitcomb
Tuesdays May 2-June 6, 10 AM-1 PM
This class is perfect timing for those who have daytime availability. Students will learn the basics of making pottery on the wheel. From centering the clay, to pulling up forms and trimming. Students will make several pieces and glaze them on the last week of class.
$315
NAUTICAL PLATES
with Ava Mascena
Tuesdays, May 2nd - 16th, 6-9 PM
Make Nautical themed plates or platters using sprig molds, textures and ocean inspired glazes during this 3 week, focussed class.
$165
WOODFIRE
with Rose Esson-Dawson
This workshop will take place off-site at Rose’s wood kiln in Westport, Ma
*Clay not included- All clay must be cone 10 and bisque-fired ahead of class
Sat May 6, 9 AM -noon: wood prep
Sun May 7, 9 AM - noon: glaze work
Sat May 13, 9 AM-noon: Load kiln
Sun May 14, 9 AM-noon: rain date for loading
Sat May 20, noon-11 PM :wood firing (pot luck refreshments)
Sunday May 21, 8 AM -11 PM: continue wood firing
Saturday May 27, 9 AM-noon: unload kiln
Students are expected to be present for all dates
$350 includes glazes, wood, wadding and firing
BEGINNERS ON THE WHEEL
with Ian Buchbinder
Wednesdays, May 24-June 28, 2-5 PM
Learn the basics on the wheel during this 6-week class for beginners. Ian will take students from centering and making simple forms through trimming and glazing. Expect to make 7-10 pieces more or less.
$315
INTERMEDIATES ON THE WHEEL
with Ian Buchbinder
Wednesdays, May 24-June 28, 6-9 PM
This 6 week course in wheel throwing will expand your level of expertise. Students will work on making more consistent shapes, adding handles and possibly lids, perhaps some closed forms. Ian will gauge where the class wants to take it and work with students in creating more refined works. At least one prior class on the wheel is required.
$315
TEENS AND 20'S ON THE WHEEL
with Ava Mascena
Sundays, May 28th-July 2nd 10-12:30 PM
This class is open to teens and 20's. Ava will take students through the basics of wheel throwing, starting with centering and forming simple forms, then trimming and glazing. Students can expect to make several simple pottery pieces during this 6-week class.
$315
KIDS HANDBUILDING
with Ava Mascena
Tuesdays, May 30th - June 27th 4-6 PM
Come have fun with clay! Open for ages 9-12, students will be introduced to the wonderful medium of clay. Using various handbuilding techniques like coils, pinching, and slabs - students will make a variety of projects including animals, sculpture, bowls, and more.
$265
THROWN AND ALTERED FORMS
with Rose Esson-Dawson
Mondays, June 5 -July 10, 6-9 PM
During this 6-week class, students will learn to dart, scallop, split, push, pull and transform your symmetrical, wheel-thrown pieces into more interesting and diverse forms. Rose will show you how to use the studio tools to make alterations that inspire.
$315
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 Ellen Blomgren. Learn the basics or take your skill to the next level with Ian Buchbinder, Adam Ferbert, Rose Esson-Dawson, or Brittany Dias. Get really technical with Gill Travers. Enjoy a variety of visiting artists from the region when we offer intensive workshops.
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