BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Old School Clay and Ceramics - ECPv6.16.2//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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T150000 DTSTAMP:20260514T094955 CREATED:20260224T021106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T021106Z UID:8467-1775307600-1775314800@oldschoolclayandceramics.com SUMMARY:Intro to Ceramics - April DESCRIPTION:This is a 4 week class\, specifically for adults\,  in which you will be introduced to the basics of throwing (working on the wheel) and hand building. \nYou 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 Saturday afternoons in April from 1 – 3 pm. The days will be April 4\, 11\, 18\, and 25  The class is limited to 4 adult people – meaning you will get good one on one instruction. If weather makes travel dangerous\, the class will be rescheduled. The outline of the class is as follows: \nWeek 1:\n\n\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\n\nWeek 2: \n\n\n\n\n\n\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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWeek 3: \n\n\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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWeek 4: \n\n\n\n\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. If you know you are going to miss a class\, you might consider taking this  class another month.  \nPlease review my studio rules prior to signing up for a class or workshop\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  URL:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/event/intro-to-ceramics-april-3/ LOCATION:Old School Clay and Ceramics\, 145 Main St\, Groton\, Ma\, 01450 CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/00100lrPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20201210105613919_COVER.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Old School Clay and Ceramics":MAILTO:whistlewood1@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T160000 DTSTAMP:20260514T094955 CREATED:20260408T132314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T225838Z UID:8706-1776002400-1776009600@oldschoolclayandceramics.com SUMMARY:Drop In Sunday - Molded Bowl DESCRIPTION:A fun project for all ages – an example of functional art. \nJoin us April 12\, from 2 – 4 pm to make this project. \nYou will be given a slab of clay\, about 8 x 11\, and then use a paper mold to shape the clay into a bowl. You can use any of the studio’s 20 or so rolling pins to add texture\, then decorate the outside using any of our silicon molds for flowers\, roping\, animals\, leaves or trees\, etc. Add some feet\, and you have yourself a fully functional bowl. \nCome back in two weeks and glaze it. We will be using the glaze pic \ntured. It is nearly clear where it breaks over the texture and white where it pools. It is a perfect glaze for highlghting texture. The final bowl will be dishwasher safe\, microwaveable\, and ovenproof when finished. \n \nYou can pick up your bowl within 2 weeks from when you glaze it. \nThis is the project for Sunday 4/12. The drop in workshop is offered from 2 – 4 pm.  It will probably take you about an hour to make the bowl. 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. URL:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/event/drop-in-sunday-molded-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/2026/03/molded-bowl-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Old School Clay and Ceramics":MAILTO:whistlewood1@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T170000 DTSTAMP:20260514T094955 CREATED:20260303T003015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T003015Z UID:8512-1776438000-1776445200@oldschoolclayandceramics.com SUMMARY:Intro to Throwing - April 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. 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. This is a good chance for you to see if you like working with clay before investing in a longer class.  \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\, April 17 and 24 from 3 -5 pm.  \nTo sign up for this class\, click here\nPlease see my mask and studio rules.\n  URL:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/event/intro-to-throwing-april-3/ 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:20260417T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T200000 DTSTAMP:20260514T094955 CREATED:20260224T022327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T022720Z UID:8469-1776448800-1776456000@oldschoolclayandceramics.com SUMMARY:Make a Spaghetti Bowl - April DESCRIPTION:This is a beginner class – no experience needed!  All ages over 12 years welcome! (Younger children should be accompanied) Even if you are experienced\, though\, this will still be a great class! \nJoin us on April 17 and 24 from 6 – 8  pm.  to make a bowl\, decorated with leaves – or use a rolling pin for beautiful texture!  This bowl\, which is about 10 inches wide\, and is oven and dishwasher safe\, microwavable and food safe. It is deep\, making it a good spaghetti bowl. If you don’t want to use leaves\, given they are hard to come by in April\, you could use any of the 20 rolling pins of the studio to make a texture. Pictured below is the mushroom rolling pin.  \nDuring this 2 day workshop you will be led through the steps to make your very own bowl.  The first day\, which will take about 1 hour\,  we will make the bowl. The bowl is made from a slab of clay\, molded\, and then finished on the wheel. Once the bowl is made\, you can finish it any way you want. A number of different methods of decorating  will be covered\, including use of texture\, or using leaves.   The focus will be on using a rolling pin\,  as I have no access to leaves – but you are welcome to bring your own. The second scheduled day\, you will glaze the bowl. Two different methods of glazing will be covered – the first you wipe back the glaze\, highlighting the “fossil” left by the  leaf\, the second\, you can paint each individual leaf. Depending on which method you choose\, the second class could take an hour to 2 hours. Your plate will be ready for you to take home within 3 weeks of you finishing it.  \n \nThe workshop will take place April 17 and 24 from 6 – 8  pm.  \nTo sign up for this workshop – click here.\nThe class is limited to 6 people.  \nPrevious student work: \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 \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\nI have been teaching pottery and ceramics in a variety of situations\, for all age groups\, for more than 40 years. I absolutely love teaching and sharing  my love of clay with others. \n  \nPlease review my studio rules before committing to this class. URL:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/event/make-a-spaghetti-bowl-april-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/2024/09/PXL_20240905_200201456.PORTRAIT-2-scaled-e1726066129443.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Old School Clay and Ceramics":MAILTO:whistlewood1@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T160000 DTSTAMP:20260514T094955 CREATED:20260410T234436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T202103Z UID:8724-1776607200-1776614400@oldschoolclayandceramics.com SUMMARY:Drop IN Sunday - Make a Cone Shaped Vase DESCRIPTION:As usual\, I am running behind and have not made an example of what this will look like. I have included some pictures\, one that I am in the process of making\, and one that I found on the internet. The one I made\, has yet to be fired\, so what you are seeing is the raw clay. \nA fun project for all ages – an example of functional art. \nJoin us April 19\, from 2 – 4 pm to make this project. \n \n \n  \n  \nYou will be given a slab of clay\, about 8 x 11\, and then use a styrofoam mold to shape the clay into a cone shape. You can use any of the studio’s 20 or so rolling pins to add texture\, then decorate the outside using any of our silicon molds for flowers\, roping\, animals\, leaves or trees\, etc. Remove from the mold\, and a base\,  and you have yourself a fully functional vase – once fired. \nCome back in two weeks and glaze it. you will have the choice of white\, clear\, brown or green glaze.  The final vase\, about 7 x 4 inches\, will be dishwasher safe\, microwaveable\, and ovenproof when finished. \nYou can pick up your vase within 2 weeks from when you glaze it.  \nThis is the project for Sunday 4/19. The drop in workshop is offered from 2 – 4 pm.  It will probably take you about an hour to make the vase\, longer if you add lots of detail. 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 review my studio rules before committing to this workshop.\nTo pay ahead for this workshop\, click here. URL:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/event/drop-in-sunday-make-a-cone-shaped-vase/ LOCATION:Old School Clay and Ceramics\, 145 Main St\, Groton\, Ma\, 01450 CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/cone-vase-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Old School Clay and Ceramics":MAILTO:whistlewood1@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T160000 DTSTAMP:20260514T094955 CREATED:20260419T125019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T125122Z UID:8754-1777212000-1777219200@oldschoolclayandceramics.com SUMMARY:Drop In Sunday - Make a 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 two  weeks 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 4/26 The drop in workshop is offered from 2 – 4 pm.  It will probably take you about an hour to make the bowl. 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 review the studio rules before committing to this workshop.\nTo sign up for this workshop\, click here.\n \n  URL:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/event/drop-in-sunday-make-a-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