Upcoming Classes & Events
Taking classes at Woodland Vessels Pottery Studio is a great way to learn a new skill while at the same time, pausing from the daily grind of work. You will leave the studio feeling relaxed, rejuvenated and proud of your accomplishments. All classes are taught by Cynthia, who is a master teacher with over 30 years of experience and since all classes are limited to four students, you will get lots of one on one attention to learn these new skills.
There are no formal classes being offered currently, but if you are interested in learning how to use the pottery wheel, you may contact me directly to schedule a private or semi private class. Students who have already worked in the studio or taken a private class, may purchase a Little Punch card for ten hours of studio time, or the Big Punch for twenty hours of studio time. With this punch system, you will receive direct instruction as needed, and use of all tools and equipment while at the same time having the flexibility of scheduling when you’d like to come into the studio to work. This does not include clay or firing. Clay is sold separately ($40/25 lb. bag) and firing is $.07/sq. inch which includes glaze, wax as well as both bisque and glaze firings. Students using the punch card system need to book the hours they wish to work, by clicking the appointment button below. Punch cards and clay can be purchased in the studio.
Private & Semi-Private Classes
Private classes are for two hours at $45/hour. Every additional person (up to three people) is an additional $35/hour. Two pieces will be glazed and fired at no additional cost. If participants want more pieces to be fired, an additional cost of $.03/sq. inch/bisque firing and $.04/sq. inch glaze firing will be charged. All work will need to be picked up at a later date. Please contact Woodland Vessels to schedule your lesson.
Little Punch Card
Students who have taken at least one class or participated in private lessons, at Woodland Vessels Pottery, can purchase a Little Punch for ten hours of open studio time, which includes direct instruction, use of all equipment and tools. Scheduling time slots to work in the studio is required. Clay and firing are not included.
Big Punch Card
Students who have taken at least one class or participated in private lessons at Woodland Vessels Pottery, can purchase the Big Punch, for 20 hours of studio time, which includes direct instruction and use of all tools and equipment. Signing up for time slots to work in the studio is required. Clay and firing are not included.
Intermediate Hand Building Class
6 Weeks: Wednesday, 5:30-8:30pm. Limit 4 students. This class is for students who have taken the Beginner Hand Building class or who have previously worked with hand building techniques. During this class, students will create more advanced pieces: lidded vessels, boxes, lanterns. More elaborate glazing techniques will be explored. Class will meet for a 3 hours, once per week for six weeks.
Beginner Hand Building Class
6 Weeks: Wednesday, 9:00am-12:00. Limit 4 students. During this class, students will learn basic hand building and glazing techniques and produce small items: mugs, bowls, plates and candle votives. The pottery wheel will not be used during this class. Students will meet for a 3 hour class, once per week for six weeks.
Beginner Wheel Class
8 Weeks: Tuesdays, 5:30-8:30pm. Limit 4 students. During this class, students will learn basic wheel throwing and glaze techniques and produce small items; mugs, pitchers, bowls and vases. Students will meet for a 3 hour class, once per week for eight weeks.
Intermediate Wheel Class
8 Weeks: Mondays, 5:30-8:30pm. Limit 4 students. This class is for students who have taken the Beginner Wheel class or have worked previously on the wheel. During this class, students will continue practicing their skills of wheel throwing and produce more advanced pieces: jars, larger bowls, vases, teapots. Students will meet for a 3 hour class, once per week for eight weeks.
Vermont North by Hand Open Studio Tour: Day 2
Enjoy a beautiful country drive to the working studios of photographers, painters, weavers, and potters- all members of Vermont North by Hand Artisans Co-op.
The purpose of the annual open studio tour is to give visitors the opportunity to see VNBH artisans’ studios and demonstrations of their work process. While there you may also purchase artwork.
Locations in Bradford, Corinth, Fairlee, Newbury, Topsham, VT and Woodsville, NH.
I’m excited to be a part of this open studio tour for Vermont North by Hand Artisans Co-op! It should be a lovely weekend with beautiful October foliage here in Vermont. Visit vermontnorthbyhand.org and download the map to visit fourteen artisans. I hope you will stop in for a visit!
Please go to vermontnorthbyhand.org for more information.
Vermont North by Hand Open Studio Tour: Day 1
Enjoy a beautiful country drive to the working studios of photographers, painters, weavers, and potters - all members of Vermont North by Hand Artisans Co-op.
The purpose of the annual open studio tour is to give visitors the opportunity to see VNBH artisans’ studios and demonstrations of their work process. While there you may also purchase artwork.
Locations in Bradford, Corinth, Fairlee, Newbury, Topsham, VT and Woodsville, NH.
I’m excited to be a part of this open studio tour for Vermont North by Hand Artisans Co-op! It should be a lovely weekend with beautiful October foliage here in Vermont. Visit vermontnorthbyhand.org and download the map to visit twenty four artisans. I hope you will stop in for a visit!
Please go to vermontnorthbyhand.org for more information.
Animal Sculpture
5 Weeks: Mondays, 6-8pm, Sept 13-Oct 18 (skip October 11/holiday). Limit 4 students. During this class, students will create a sculpture of an animal out of clay. It could be one of their pets or their favorite animal. No previous experience with clay is needed for this class. Students will meet for a two hour class, once per week for five weeks.
Beginner Hand Building
6 Weeks: Wednesday, 9:00am-12:00. Limit 4 students. During this class, students will learn basic hand building and glazing techniques and produce small items: mugs, bowls, plates and candle votives. The pottery wheel will not be used during this class. Students will meet for a 3 hour class, once per week for six weeks.
Beginner Wheel Throwing
8 Weeks: Tuesdays, 5:30-8:30pm, (dates). Limit 4 students. During this class, students will learn basic wheel throwing and glaze techniques and produce small items; mugs, pitchers, bowls and vases. Students will meet for a 3 hour class, once per week for eight weeks.