BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Old School Clay and Ceramics - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Old School Clay and Ceramics REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T015113 CREATED:20231212T234851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T182341Z UID:3159-1706810400-1706817600@oldschoolclayandceramics.com SUMMARY:Intro to Ceramics - February DESCRIPTION:This is a 4 week class\, specifically for adults\,  in which you will be introduced to the basics of throwing and ceramics. You will be introduced to techniques to throw a pot on the wheel\, as well as hand building with slabs. This is a great class to build a strong foundation in pottery giving you skills in hand building and pottery and how to combine the two skills for success – even at a beginner’s level!  The class will meet Thursday evenings in February\,  6 – 8  pm\, February 1\,  8\, 15 and 29. Please note we do not meet February 22. The class is limited to 4 adult people – meaning you will get good one on one instruction.  The outline of the class is as follows: \n\n\nWeek 1:\n\n\n\nYou will throw 5 balls of clay (time permitting)\, of which you will keep 3 that you like. Focus is on centering\nWe will make a slab plate and use sgraffito to decorate\nReview of different ways to finish or decorate your pots.\n \n\n\n\nWeek 2:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou will trim the pots you made from the previous week. How to trim a pot\nYou will make 1 slab bowl and use texture to decorate\nYou will throw 4 balls of clay\, time permitting\, of which you can keep 2 of your finished pots. Focus is on shaping.\nReview pots that you have made. Discuss ways that they could be finished /decorated/glazed. \n\n\n\nWeek 3: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou will learn about different techniques to finish your pots. The plate you made in the previously will be finished with a  method called sgraffito.\nYou will trim your pots not trimmed\nYou can decorate any of your pots using whatever method you like -time permitting\n\n\n\n  \n\n\nWeek 4: \n\n\n\nYou will glaze all your pots previously made.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nYour pots will be available for pick up within 3 weeks of your last class.\n \nTo sign up for this class\, click here.\n\n\nPlease review my studio rules prior to signing up for a class or workshop. URL:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/event/intro-to-ceramics-february-2/ LOCATION:Old School Clay and Ceramics\, 145 Main St\, Groton\, Ma\, 01450 CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/throwing-pic-e1619447045869.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Old School Clay and Ceramics":MAILTO:whistlewood1@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T015113 CREATED:20231212T235910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T180735Z UID:3162-1706896800-1706904000@oldschoolclayandceramics.com SUMMARY:One day Intro to Throwing - early February DESCRIPTION:Have you wanted to learn to throw on the potter’s wheel\, but you are not sure you want to commit to a longer class? This is for you! This is a two day workshop\, one day you will play on the wheel\, and the next class\, the next week\,  you will come back and glaze your pot(s).  \nIn this workshop\, you will have unlimited amount of clay to try your hand on the wheel. From all the pots you make in this 2 hour class\, you can choose one to keep\, that you will glaze the following week. If you want to keep all the pots you make\, or some of them\, I charge an additional $5 per pot which covers the cost of my trimming your bowls\, glaze\, electricity\, and overhead… The first class will take 2 hours\, the second class will take about an hour (depending on how many pots you keep).  \nGrab your family or friends\, and make an evening of it! The throwing  class is limited to just 4 students. \nPots made in previous “One Day Intro to Throwing” classes: \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\nThis workshop will take place on Friday February 2 and 9\,  from 6 – 8 pm.  \nTo reserve your seat\, click here\nPlease see my mask and studio rules. URL:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/event/one-day-intro-to-throwing-early-february/ LOCATION:Old School Clay and Ceramics\, 145 Main St\, Groton\, Ma\, 01450 CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/throwing-pic-e1619447045869.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Old School Clay and Ceramics":MAILTO:whistlewood1@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240204T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240204T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T015113 CREATED:20240202T144021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T145057Z UID:3404-1707055200-1707062400@oldschoolclayandceramics.com SUMMARY:Make a Bowl with coils - drop in sunday DESCRIPTION:Using prepared coils\, and a mold\, you will be led through the steps to make a coil bowl. The bowl will be big enough for ice cream or trinkets. Pictured are bowls made by other artists typical of what you could make. Coil pots are a great introduction to clay. Even the most novice will have success. \nSign up for the following week’s project\, and you can glaze your pot\, too\, or let one of our staff glaze the pot for you. You can pick up your pot 3 weeks from when you glaze it. \nThis is the project for Sunday 2/4. The drop in workshop is offered from 2 – 4 pm.  It will probably take you about half an hour to make one bowl. A different project will be offered each week. Once glazed and fired the pots will be dishwasher safe\, microwaveable and oven proof.  \nPayment may be made through this website or at the door with cash. \n. URL:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/event/make-a-bowl-with-coils-drop-in-sunday/ LOCATION:Old School Clay and Ceramics\, 145 Main St\, Groton\, Ma\, 01450 CATEGORIES:Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="Old School Clay and Ceramics":MAILTO:whistlewood1@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240211T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240211T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T015113 CREATED:20240131T011557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T023151Z UID:3388-1707660000-1707667200@oldschoolclayandceramics.com SUMMARY:Sunday Drop In - Flowers - February 11 DESCRIPTION:This project is scheduled for Sunday\, February 11\, from 2 – 4pm. \nYou will be given a prepared slab of clay\, about 8.5 x 11\, from which you can make one giant flower\, or several smaller flowers. You can use one of the many cookie cutters I have to make the flowers\, or cut them from the clay based on your own design.  \nHow you use your flowers\, or finish them\, is up to you.  \nThe flowers pictured were made from two flowers joined together. I added beaded stamens\, and hung them from copper wire that was drilled into a piece of driftwood.  \nCome back in a week\, sometimes it takes me 2 weeks to get the pieces fired (you can drop me an email to make sure they are ready to be glazed)\, and glaze your flowers at no additional cost. The cost is $15 per person.  Click here to pay ahead of time. Cash or local check can be used at the door. Attending Drop In Sundays does not count to the prerequisite for open studio.   \nYou can leave your flowers in the garden during the summer\, but it is a good idea to bring them in during the winter or freezing temperatures. URL:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/event/sunday-drop-in-flowers-february-11/ LOCATION:Old School Clay and Ceramics\, 145 Main St\, Groton\, Ma\, 01450 CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/garden-flowers.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Old School Clay and Ceramics":MAILTO:whistlewood1@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240218T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240218T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T015113 CREATED:20240212T210316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T210316Z UID:3445-1708264800-1708272000@oldschoolclayandceramics.com SUMMARY:Sunday Drop In - Glass Filled Fish/Bird/Flower DESCRIPTION:These sculptural pieces are meant to add visual interest to your garden. Made from a slab of clay\, you will be provided with a slab of clay about 8 x 8 inches\, you then outline your design with a coil of clay. Come back a week or two later\, and glaze it\, and I will add chips of glass before it goes into the kiln. The glass melts in the kiln\, adding a crackled look to the piece\, which catches the sun and sparkles. \nHow you finish your piece is up to you. I have mounted mine on pieces of driftwood\, or you can add a dowel and stick that into the ground. These pieces\, though meant for the garden\, should not be kept outside during the winter.  \nYou can pick up your sculpture 3 weeks from when you glaze it. \nThis is the project for Sunday 2/18. The drop in workshop is offered from 2 – 4 pm.  It will probably take you about half an hour to make one piece. A different project will be offered each week.  \nPayment may be made through this website or at the door with cash. Attending a drop in studio does not count towards the prerequisite requirements for attending open studio. Please familiarize yourself with the rules of my studio before committing to this workshop. \n \n. URL:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/event/sunday-drop-in-glass-filled-fish-bird-flower/ LOCATION:Old School Clay and Ceramics\, 145 Main St\, Groton\, Ma\, 01450 CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/20190424_130404.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Old School Clay and Ceramics":MAILTO:whistlewood1@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240219T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240219T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T015113 CREATED:20240213T212224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T212224Z UID:3460-1708347600-1708354800@oldschoolclayandceramics.com SUMMARY:Make a Ceramic Box DESCRIPTION:Looking for a quick creative project to celebrate President’s Day? Working with a slab of clay you will be led through the steps to make a beautiful and functional ceramic box. Use it for Q-tips in the bathroom\, specialty teas\, or to store that ever important navel lint or herbal stash. It will be dishwasher safe\, microwavable and oven proof once finished. You will have an open slate to decorate your box\, you can use one of a hundred different textures in the studio (rolling pins\, stamps\, and texture plates) or add clay applique. This is a great project for those who have never touched clay and for folks who have. I will provide a template\, but you can create your own shape with the clay provided. All ages welcome.  \nCome back in a week\, Sunday\, February 25 at noon to glaze your box. Choose from hundreds of possible glaze combinations. \nThis workshop takes place Monday\,  February 19 at 1 pm. It will likely take the full 2 hours depending on how much detail you add. Come back Sunday\, February 25 at noon to glaze. That should take about an hour.  \nPIctures of ceramic boxes taken from the internet to show the possibilities. Please review my studio rules before committing to this workshop. \nClick here to reserve your seat. URL:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/event/make-a-ceramic-box/ LOCATION:Old School Clay and Ceramics\, 145 Main St\, Groton\, Ma\, 01450 CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PXL_20231121_171437079.PORTRAIT.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Old School Clay and Ceramics":MAILTO:whistlewood1@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240225T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240225T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T015113 CREATED:20240219T123353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240225T134014Z UID:3486-1708869600-1708876800@oldschoolclayandceramics.com SUMMARY:Drop In Sunday - Chicken Bowl DESCRIPTION:Working with a prepared slab of clay\, you can use templates to make this chicken dish\, or use your own design. First\, you will stretch a slab of clay over a mold\, and then add the wings\, tail and head. You will then clean up your pot\, and make it ready for the kiln. Come back a week or two later to glaze your chicken bowl. \nOnce fired\, the bowl is microwavable\, dishwasher safe and oven proof\, if protected from thermal shock. \nYou can pick up your bowl within 3 weeks from when you glaze it. \nThis is the project for Sunday 2/25. The drop in workshop is offered from 2 – 4 pm.  It will probably take you about half an hour to make one piece. A different project will be offered each week.  \nPayment may be made through this website or at the door with cash. Attending a drop in studio does not count towards the prerequisite requirements for attending open studio. \nPLEASE NOTE THE PARKING LOT MAY BE FULL DUE TO AN EVENT HOSTED BY PRESCOTT TAKING PLACE AT THE SAME TIME. The event is taking place in the room opposite my studio\, so please be quiet while entering the building. \nClick here to prebuy your spot.\n  URL:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/event/drop-in-sunday-chicken-bowl/ LOCATION:Old School Clay and Ceramics\, 145 Main St\, Groton\, Ma\, 01450 CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/PXL_20240213_170031915.PORTRAIT-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Old School Clay and Ceramics":MAILTO:whistlewood1@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR