Professional staff offer instruction in handbuilding clay construction methods and small classes in potter's wheel technique. The studio is equipped with a slab roller and extruder, tools, electric potter's wheels, glazing materials, electric and gas kilns.
The Student Workshops are open to Dartmouth students, and all experience levels are welcome.
Studio use: Per-term registration fee of $20, includes one-term user fee and starting amount of clay. Register in person, at the studio with cash or Dash.
"Hands On in The Ceramics Studio" — a free event!
Wednesday, September 18, 3:30–5 pm
Come in and make something in The Ceramics Studio! Free and open to all students
"Carving and Decoration with Miranda Thomas"
Friday, October 18, 1-4:30 pm
Master potter Miranda Thomas will discuss patterning, decorating and carving leather hard forms in this hands-on workshop. Free and open to all students
What: Handbuilding and Decorative Techniques
In three sessions, several handbuilding and slip decorating techniques will be covered, with an emphasis on functional forms. Who: Open to undergraduate and graduate students, all levels When: Tuesdays, Oct 1, 8, 15: 1 – 2:30 pm
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Wednesdays, Sep 25, Oct 2, 9: 12:30 – 2 pm Cost: $10 for three sessions, plus $12 term fee Please sign up in person at the studio.
What: Intro to Potter's Wheel (for novices)
"Throwing" on the potter's wheel is a complex set of skills requiring practice. This introductory class focuses on basic wheel-throwing skills in four cumulative sessions. Please do not sign up if unable to attend all four classes, as space is very limited! Who: Open to undergraduate students, all levels When: Mondays, Sep 30, Oct 7, 14, 21 2:30 – 4 pm
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Thursdays, Sep 26, Oct 3, 10, 17 12:30 – 2 pm
Cost: $20 for four classes; plus $12 per term user fee Attendance at all four classes and practice time outside of class are requirements. Sign up in person at the studio.
What: Walk-In Potter's Wheel Refresher Sessions for Undergrads
Who: For undergraduate students who have thrown on the wheel before and have developed basic skills but need to brush up on skills or get help with particular forms. To attend, please register for the term and purchase clay. For those who have studied throwing elsewhere but not taken "Intro to Wheel" class, please obtain a waiver from director after attending a refresher class. When: Fridays, 1 – 2:30 pm
