Pottery
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Pottery & Ceramics
The Bristol Clay Studio is located in Artist’s Alley next to Art on Main.
All Clay Classes are held at the Bristol Clay Studio located in Artist’s Alley next to Art on Main. We are delighted
to have Matlak Mayforth, our Potter in residence now for over 7 years, teach all of our classes.
She is self- taught and has displayed her work all over the world.
Book Your Birthday Parties at the Clay Studio!
Bring your birthday guests to the studio for 1 1/2 hours of memorable clay fun. You and your friends will be given instruction and materials to allow the creation of a lasting piece of art. Party days are: Mondays and Fridays after 3:30 pm & Sunday afternoons.
Max. 10 guests, Fee: $50 plus $10 per student, Call 453-5885 to schedule.
Note: If the after school time does not fit in your schedule, it is possible to switch it to the other day offered.
Teen & Adult Pottery
Class # 2622 May 5-June 9,
Wednesdays, 6-8pm
Enjoy getting your hands in clay! Learn new techniques, either hand building or throwing on the wheel to create functional or non-functional pottery. Tap into your creative potential in a relaxed, supportive environment. Glazing techniques will be taught and all work will be fired and glazed.
Note: Open Studio –Saturdays, 9-11am
Fee: $90 (includes materials, glazes & firings)
After School Clay
Tuesday Grades 1-3 Class # 2620
May 4-June 8, 3:15-4:45pm
Thursday Grades 4-6 Class #2621
May 6-June 10, 3:15-4:45pm
Student may choose to explore making functional or non-functional objects of clay using a variety of hand building techniques or throwing on the wheel. Glazing techniques included. Fee: $54
Pee Wee Pottery Ages 3-5
Class # 2623 May 8-June 12, Saturdays,
9:30-10:30am
Squish, roll, pinch and stick! Join a great bunch of kids who gather once a week to create amazing creatures in clay. Basic Hand building skills are discussed and explored. Kids are allowed to let their imaginations fly. Parents are encouraged to join in the fun. Fee: $48
Summer Clay Camps Ages 7-Teen
Summer is the time for playing in the mud! Campers will learn and practice wheel throwing and hand building techniques in a fun, relaxed and supportive environment. Projects will be available or students will be guided in exploring their own creative ideas. All finished work will be glazed and fired to take home.
Class #2632 June 21-25
Class #2633 Aug. 2-6
Class #2634 Aug. 16-20
All sessions run 10am-Noon
Fee: $75 per session (bring a snack and water)
Bristol Recreation Department Summer 2010
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Office is located at Holley Hall P.O. Box 249 Bristol Vermont 05443 453-5885 EMAIL
