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Introduction to Clay Weekend Retreats
March 1-3
April 5-7
call for details and to reserve a space
Arrive on Friday afternoon arrive between 4-9
Say hello and settle in to your shared accommodation.
Explore the studio, residential space, and grounds. Prepare your own dinner in the shared kitchen or head out for a choice of many delicious options. Also, ask me for great local prepared take-out options.
Saturday, 9 am:
We will begin our 3 hour session in the ceramics studio where I will teach you the basics of working with clay. We will talk about the history of ceramics and ease our way in to throwing on the potters wheel. You will have plenty of time to practice and ask questions.
Saturday noon:
We will break for a 1 hour lunch. We'll resume practice in the studio from 1pm-4pm. For those who would like to explore other techniques, I will introduce you to slab building and pinch pots.
After a little siesta, walk or jump into the silo pool, we'll meet in the shared kitchen to prepare a meal together, enjoy a drink, and share a meal. Please bring something to share with the group. I'll make the main course, most likely vegetarian.
Sunday, 10 am:
We will finish our projects and choose 3 pieces to either decorate using slips -liquid clay, or I'll bisque fire them and glaze them with the color of your choice at a later date. I will ship your pieces to you for an added cost depending your locale or we can schedule pick up if you're nearby.
Our session will end at 1 pm
Check out time is 2 pm on Sunday
This retreat includes:
2 nights in a shared bunk-room accommodation. Please visit the link or our air bnb, so you can get a feel for our housing; it's rustic but super sweet, kind of like summer camp for adults. Please don't book your room on Airbnb; we'll take care of that once you've paid for the weekend of your choice.
We provide bedding, towels, a full kitchen set-up with pots and pans, and refrigerator use.
You are responsible for your meals with the exception of Saturday night's main course. Please bring whatever you need to make your stay comfortable. There is a standard refrigerator in the shared kitchen. Note we are about 4 miles from the nearest convenient store; we recommend a stop at the market before your arrival.
Does this sound too structured? Would you like to come and work on your own? Let's talk!
If you'd like to book the entire experience for up to 6 family members and/or friends, please contact me. I'd be delighted to host you.
For more information and to learn more, visit the about page.
jzsedlock@gmail.com
*This workshop must have a minimum of 6 participants to run.
Say hello and settle in to your shared accommodation.
Explore the studio, residential space, and grounds. Prepare your own dinner in the shared kitchen or head out for a choice of many delicious options. Also, ask me for great local prepared take-out options.
Saturday, 9 am:
We will begin our 3 hour session in the ceramics studio where I will teach you the basics of working with clay. We will talk about the history of ceramics and ease our way in to throwing on the potters wheel. You will have plenty of time to practice and ask questions.
Saturday noon:
We will break for a 1 hour lunch. We'll resume practice in the studio from 1pm-4pm. For those who would like to explore other techniques, I will introduce you to slab building and pinch pots.
After a little siesta, walk or jump into the silo pool, we'll meet in the shared kitchen to prepare a meal together, enjoy a drink, and share a meal. Please bring something to share with the group. I'll make the main course, most likely vegetarian.
Sunday, 10 am:
We will finish our projects and choose 3 pieces to either decorate using slips -liquid clay, or I'll bisque fire them and glaze them with the color of your choice at a later date. I will ship your pieces to you for an added cost depending your locale or we can schedule pick up if you're nearby.
Our session will end at 1 pm
Check out time is 2 pm on Sunday
This retreat includes:
2 nights in a shared bunk-room accommodation. Please visit the link or our air bnb, so you can get a feel for our housing; it's rustic but super sweet, kind of like summer camp for adults. Please don't book your room on Airbnb; we'll take care of that once you've paid for the weekend of your choice.
We provide bedding, towels, a full kitchen set-up with pots and pans, and refrigerator use.
You are responsible for your meals with the exception of Saturday night's main course. Please bring whatever you need to make your stay comfortable. There is a standard refrigerator in the shared kitchen. Note we are about 4 miles from the nearest convenient store; we recommend a stop at the market before your arrival.
Does this sound too structured? Would you like to come and work on your own? Let's talk!
If you'd like to book the entire experience for up to 6 family members and/or friends, please contact me. I'd be delighted to host you.
For more information and to learn more, visit the about page.
jzsedlock@gmail.com
*This workshop must have a minimum of 6 participants to run.
Six week group sessions
January 6 week class is filled. Please call to add your name to the next available session
The studio is a vibrant, inviting space to learn about clay. I teach hand building, i.e. slab work and pinch pots, and wheel throwing. Each class is tailored to the needs and interests of the student.
Classes meet for two and half hours, once a week.
I schedule classes when I have three or more folks interested, so if you're interested, get in touch and I'll schedule you with the next group!
For more information about my teaching experience and education, visit my about page.
Included in the class are 25 lbs. of clay, handling and firing.
If you need more than 25 lbs of clay, no problem, it's .55 lb. which includes firing and handling.
I schedule one make-up class per session. If you can't make it, you're welcome to come by for a practice session without instruction anytime between 10 am-9pm, M-S.
Feel free to bring an apron or smock to leave for the duration of the class.
$300
Please contact the studio to reserve a space in the next available class before making your payment. 413-652-2492
Thank you!
PRivate Session
A one time visit; a 2.5 hour instruction on the potter's wheel or hand building, pinch pots, and sculpture.
for one: $85.
for two: $150
*This experience does not allow for finishing work. It is meant as in introduction to working with clay. Please see above class description for an experience that includes finished work you can bring home.
for one: $85.
for two: $150
*This experience does not allow for finishing work. It is meant as in introduction to working with clay. Please see above class description for an experience that includes finished work you can bring home.
Studio Rental
and monthlyIf you have special project you'd like to work on and need short term work space, we can arrange a time. Studio is scheduled at our discretion and is subject to availability.
Rates:
hourly $20 (not including materials and firing)
daily, 9-5, M-F $85 (not including materials and firing)
weekly and monthly: Get in touch. This arrangement can include lodging. We have three guest rooms. The guesthouse sleeps 6 comfortably (3 rooms, each a double). I'd be delighted to work with you on availability and rates.
Rates:
hourly $20 (not including materials and firing)
daily, 9-5, M-F $85 (not including materials and firing)
weekly and monthly: Get in touch. This arrangement can include lodging. We have three guest rooms. The guesthouse sleeps 6 comfortably (3 rooms, each a double). I'd be delighted to work with you on availability and rates.