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Location
102 South William St
Newburgh, NY 12550
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201-741-3552
info@thenewburghpottery.com
Our Hours
Mon-Fri
12-6
Sat + Sun
12-5
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8 Week Courses
Our goal here as educators is to lead our students to a place where they can think and work independently in clay – The ceramic world and process can feel intimidating or overwhelming at times- but we take it step by step, and focus on a strong foundation that can be built upon indefinitely, so that you can understand how to approach anything it is you want to make in this medium.
Two Schools Of Ceramic Craft That We Teach ...
Wheel Throwing:
Learning how to throw a pot on the wheel is similar to learning how to play an instrument – First, you build some muscle memory in your hands and body. Then, you have to understand the theory behind it- How to make it do what you want. Once your body and mind get it, you have to find the wheel’s rhythm, and keep tempo with it. There are several steps and skill sets that go into making a finished pot on the wheel, all fun and rewarding in their own way.
Hand Building:
Pottery was being made long before the invention of the wheel…
In our Hand building course you’ll learn about clay and other relevant materials, different techniques for construction and decoration – and how to apply them to whatever it is you choose to create – Once you’re feeling confident with some new skills, your teacher will advise and help guide you through projects of your own choosing.
All 8-Week Classes meet Once/Week
Level 1 Wheel: All the Basics
This foundation wheel course focuses on the basics of making pots, from beginning to end of the process. Perfect for people with zero – a little experience, and those returning to pottery after a long break.
You’ll spend 8 weeks working on your cylinder – the foundation form in wheel thrown pottery – as well as surface decoration techniques, trimming technique, and glazing.
Level 2 Wheel: All the Forms
This wheel course is where you start building on your foundation, and learn to guide the clay where you want it to go.
Each week we will focus on turning that cylinder into a different form, and variation of forms – We’ll also approach more advanced subjects such as throwing “off the hump”, double walled vessels, advanced glazing techniques, and more
*Experience required – Student should already be comfortable with pulling up a cylinder, trimming, etc…
Tableware: Design & Production
Open to both Wheel and Hand Building students!
Tableware is something every civilization has in common – Every culture has adapted some sort of material (very often clay) to fill the basic need to serve and eat food- developing techniques, forms, surfaces, and designs to suit their specific tastes, styles, and cuisines.
The first class will be a discussion on tableware throughout history and across the globe – By understanding a bit about the culture and time historic dishes were made in, We can draw inspiration and start discussing how to make things relevant to us here and now.
The rest of the course will be spent designing and prototyping tableware, with the goal of having a full set, true to you, prototyped by the end of the session.
We will also discuss production techniques- making multiples of the same form – and learn tips and tricks of the trade (besides practice).
*Experience required – Wheel students should have completed our Level 2 course, or have relevant experience. Hand Building students should have completed at least one Foundation Hand Building Course, or have relevant experience.
Daily Open Studio time for practicing is included with all courses!
Monday – Friday 12 – 6 pm
Saturday + Sunday 12 – 5 pm
Level 1 Wheel Classes: All the Basics
Sunday
Afternoon
2 pm – 4 pm
4/30 – 6/18
$300
Teacher:
Karen Jaimes
SOLD OUT
Monday PM
6:30 – 8:30 pm
5/1 – 6/19
$300
Teacher:
Adam Clark
SOLD OUT
Tuesday PM
6:30 – 8:30 pm
5/2 – 6/20
$300
Teacher:
Adam Clark
SOLD OUT
Wednesday PM
6:30-8:30 pm
5/3 – 6/21
Teacher:
Taussen Brewer
SOLD OUT
Thursday PM
6:30 – 8:30 pm
5/4 – 6/22
$300
Teacher:
Karen Jaimes
SOLD OUT
Level 2 Wheel Classes: All the Forms
Wednesday PM
7 – 9 pm
5/3 – 6/21
$300
Teacher:
Brian Recchia
SOLD OUT
Hand Building Classes:
Tableware: Design & Production *Open to both experienced Wheel and Hand Building Students
More Information:
- $50 Material fee due by, or at, first class – can be purchased online while registering, or in person on first day. Covers materials for entire 8 week course, including during open studio time.
- Firing Fees are additional, and are calculated at 5 cents / cubic inch / piece. Invoiced at end of session.
- Bring your own apron and tools – a complete tool kit can be purchased from us for $20 on first day of class.
- Classes are 18+
- Missed classes can be made up on different days, space permitting – please contact studio to confirm before showing up to a different class day
- We do not offer refunds for missed classes