BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Old School Clay and Ceramics - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Old School Clay and Ceramics 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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T200000 DTSTAMP:20260424T004627 CREATED:20250510T123013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T123208Z UID:6376-1748973600-1748980800@oldschoolclayandceramics.com SUMMARY:Raku Firing - June 3 DESCRIPTION:This is for folks to sign up to fire any raku pots\, or fish\,  they have made in my workshops – or help. In order for the raku firing to take place\, I need at least 6 people. If you have not made a pot\, and just want to help\, your help is welcome! No experience necessary. For thse who have made something – please feel free to bring them along if they can help.  \nTasks as a part of the raku firing: \n\nRemoval of red hot pot (or fish) from kiln with tongs to place in garbage can filled with combustible materials\nSomeone to fan the flames and then put the top on the garbage can once the pot (or fish) is placed inside\n\nThis firing will take place June 3\, from 6 – 8 pm. If you can get to the studio early to glaze your pot (fish)\, that would be great. I would like to do 2 firings. Each firing takes about an hour.  \nThe firing will be cancelled/postponed in the event of rain\, extreme heat\, or fewer than 6 people.  \nPlease do not wear open toe shoes\, or loose fitting clothes\, and it is a good idea to tie your hair back. \nOnce your pot is cool enough to take out of the garbage can\, it is placed into water to thoroughly cool. Once cool\, you will scrub it clean\, hopefully removing the carbon and exposing the cool glazes underneath. You then dry it\, and coat it with floor wax to slow down the continued oxidation of the pot and protect the iridescence of the piece. If it has an unglazed part\, you can add some black acrylic paint to highlight the contrast between the unglazed and glazed.  \nRaku pottery is\, for the most part\, decorative and not intended to be used functionally.  \nTo sign up for this event\, click here URL:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/event/raku-firing-june-3/ LOCATION:Old School Clay and Ceramics\, 145 Main St\, Groton\, Ma\, 01450 CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/fire-in-the-hole-scaled-e1746880399381.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Old School Clay and Ceramics":MAILTO:whistlewood1@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T160000 DTSTAMP:20260424T004627 CREATED:20250528T004950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T005145Z UID:6498-1749391200-1749398400@oldschoolclayandceramics.com SUMMARY:Drop In Sunday - Tea Light Houses DESCRIPTION:Join us Sunday\, June 8 from 2 – 4 pm to make the tea light houses pictured or your own take on the designs. You will be provided one foot of clay tubing that you can cut any length you want. Add details such as windows\, ledges\, flowers\, birds\, chimneys\, doors\, shingles….etc. All ages welcome. \n It will probably take you about an hour to make one piece with the detail as shown. A different project will be offered each week. Check here for future projects \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. \nCheck studio rules before committing to this workshop. \n  URL:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/event/drop-in-sunday-tea-light-houses-3/ LOCATION:Old School Clay and Ceramics\, 145 Main St\, Groton\, Ma\, 01450 CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/houses.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Old School Clay and Ceramics":MAILTO:whistlewood1@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T200000 DTSTAMP:20260424T004627 CREATED:20250604T120847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T122402Z UID:6566-1749837600-1749844800@oldschoolclayandceramics.com SUMMARY:Raku Friday - Open Studio DESCRIPTION:You have seen the fun on “The Great Pottery Throwdown”. Now you can try it yourself! A fun way to end the work week. \nThis will be run the same as the regular open studio – with a couple of differences: \n\nclay limited to 4 pounds. Given the small size of the actual raku kiln\, items made will be limited in size. \nwheels are not guaranteed – I have found \, though\, that potters are very good about sharing resources\nthis will only be for 2 Fridays a month during the summer\, the second and fourth Fridays of the month. The class is for two hours\, 6 – 8 pm. \nthere are no prerequisites\, but you should have experience working with clay. \nAt least 4 people need to sign up for the class to take place. \nif you are a regular open studio attendee\, you will not be able to work with your raku piece during regular open studio times. Raku clay has a different firing temperature and it is important that the regular studio clay does not mix with the raku clay. The studio is also too small to pull out raku materials during regular open studio. \n\nThis workshop is for Friday June 13 from 6 – 8 pm. To sign up for this workshop\, click here\n\n\nThe actual raku firings will take place Tuesday evenings or Saturday afternoons during the summer. When the firing takes will depend on: \n\nAre there enough pieces to fill the kiln?\nIs the weather suitable? ( no rain in the forecast\, not too hot\, not too windy)\nAre there enough folks to help with the firing? At least 6 are needed\nThe next firing will take place either July 1 from 6 – 8 pm\, or July 5 from 4 – 6 pm. \n\nPlease familiarize yourself with the studio rules before committing to this class.\n  URL:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/event/raku-friday-open-studio/ LOCATION:Old School Clay and Ceramics\, 145 Main St\, Groton\, Ma\, 01450 CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/raku-3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Old School Clay and Ceramics":MAILTO:whistlewood1@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T200000 DTSTAMP:20260424T004627 CREATED:20250415T003807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T003807Z UID:6060-1750096800-1750104000@oldschoolclayandceramics.com SUMMARY:Intro to Throwing - June 16 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 two weeks later. You can choose 4 of the pots you make for an additional charge of $4 per pot.  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\, providing you with some good one on one instruction. \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 Monday\, June 16 and 30\,  from 6 – 8   pm.  \nTo sign up for this workshop – click here\nPlease see my mask and studio rules. URL:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/event/intro-to-throwing-june-16/ LOCATION:Old School Clay and Ceramics\, 145 Main St\, Groton\, Ma\, 01450 CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/throwing-pic-e1619447045869.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Old School Clay and Ceramics":MAILTO:whistlewood1@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T160000 DTSTAMP:20260424T004627 CREATED:20250528T141338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T022101Z UID:6508-1750428000-1750435200@oldschoolclayandceramics.com SUMMARY:Rhubarb Leaf Bird Bath DESCRIPTION:This has been one of our most poular workshops\, and I nearly forgot to include it in this summer’s offering.   \nWe will take a rhubarb leaf\, or burdock (which has even better veining in the leaf\, imo)\, and press clay onto the leaf creating an impression or fossil of the leaf. It is then draped over a mold\, creating depth\, so it can be used as a bowl or birdbath. Once finished the bowl is microwaveable\, dishwasher safe or ovenproof\,  if protected from thermal shock. It can not be left outside once the weather starts freezing\, as it will likely lead to the bowl cracking. Most of the bowls have been well over a foot in diameter.  \nThe first day of the workshop\, June 20\,  we will create the bowl. The second day\, July 11\, 3 weeks later\, you will come back to glaze your bowl. This workshop takes place over 2 days\, June 20 and July 11\, from 2 – 4 pm.  \nPlease review my studio rules before committing to this workshop.  \nTo sign up for this workshop\, click here\n  URL:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/event/rhubarb-leaf-bird-bath-2/ LOCATION:Old School Clay and Ceramics\, 145 Main St\, Groton\, Ma\, 01450 CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/rhibarb-bird-bath.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Old School Clay and Ceramics":MAILTO:whistlewood1@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T160000 DTSTAMP:20260424T004627 CREATED:20250629T002900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250629T002900Z UID:6728-1751205600-1751212800@oldschoolclayandceramics.com SUMMARY:Sunday Drop In - Rooster Luminaire DESCRIPTION:We will be making chicken luminaires on Sunday June 29 from 2 – 4 pm.. This delightful chicken/rooster will look wonderful on your summer table.   \nWorking from a prepared slab of clay\, and templates\, you will be led through the steps to make this chicken luminaire\, or\, use your own design.  \nCome back two weeks later\, and glaze your chicken. In this project\, red\, yellow and white glazes will be available to you to finish your project.  A full palette of underglazes will also be available. \nYou can pick up your chicken within 3 weeks from when you glaze it. \n It will probably take you about half an hour to make one piece. A different project will be offered each week. Check here for future projects \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. \nTo sign up for this workshop\, click here\nCheck studio rules before committing to this workshop. URL:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/event/sunday-drop-in-rooster-luminaire/ LOCATION:Old School Clay and Ceramics\, 145 Main St\, Groton\, Ma\, 01450 CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/chicken-right.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Old School Clay and Ceramics":MAILTO:whistlewood1@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR