BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Old School Clay and Ceramics - ECPv6.17.1//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: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:20260707T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T200000 DTSTAMP:20260701T124319Z CREATED:20260620T104449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T124319Z UID:9170-1783443600-1783454400@oldschoolclayandceramics.com SUMMARY:Raku Firing - July 1 - postponed to July 7 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 4 people. If you have not made a pot\, and just want to help\, your help is welcome! No experience necessary. For those who have made something – please feel free to bring them along\, friends or family with no experience\,  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 July 1 (Wednesday) from 5 – 8 pm. If you can get to the studio early\,  after 4 pm to glaze your pot (fish)\, that would be great. I would like to do 2 firings. Each firing takes about an hour.  Bring a camp chair.   \nThe firing will be cancelled/postponed in the event of rain\, extreme heat/cold\, or fewer than 4 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.  If it has an unglazed part\, you can add some black acrylic paint to highlight the contrast between the unglazed and glazed. (in the past\, we were told that wax helps to protect the iridescence- it has not worked for us. Your experiences may be different) We will try to fire the piece you made during the time that you help – this is subject to room in the kiln. If you make more than one item\, every effort will be made to make sure at least one item gets into the kiln. I do not anticipate that at least one of your items does not make it into the kiln. Other items will be fired when there is room in the kiln.  \nRaku pottery is\, for the most part\, decorative and not intended to be used functionally. \nThis is for July 1 from 5 – 8  pm. Come at 4 pm if you need to glaze.  URL:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/event/raku-firing-july-1-2/ LOCATION:Old School Clay and Ceramics\, 145 Main St\, Groton\, Ma\, 01450 CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/wp-content/uploads/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:20260708T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T200000 DTSTAMP:20260603T161218Z CREATED:20260603T160558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T161218Z UID:9110-1783533600-1783540800@oldschoolclayandceramics.com SUMMARY:Intro to Ceramics - July 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 Wednesday evenings in July from 6 – 8  pm. The days will be July 8\, 15\, 22\, and 29. 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\nTo sign up for this class\, click here\n  URL:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/event/intro-to-ceramics-july/ 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:20260709T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T113000 DTSTAMP:20260604T180828Z CREATED:20260426T130223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T180828Z UID:8909-1783589400-1783596600@oldschoolclayandceramics.com SUMMARY:Learn to Throw - July/August DESCRIPTION:Learn to throw on a potter’s wheel. Group lessons limited to 4 students. This class is specifically for adults.  Price is for 8 two hour classes and includes materials. The class will cover centering\, throwing techniques\, trimming and glazing . Techniques to decorate a pot\, including adding clay\, carving\, sgraffito\, and use of underglazes and washes will be covered. \nThis is primarily focusing on beginner techniques. Click here for a course outline   8 week class outline.   If you have never worked with clay before\, I would highly suggest  taking the 4 week Intro to Ceramics class\, first – or even the “One Day Intro to Throwing Class.”  If you have taken this class before\, I have suggested a modified version of this class for you. Sign up for this class\, and we can work on the projects detailed in this post. This Adult class will take place Thursday mornings starting July 9\, 16\, 23\, 30 and  August 6\, 13\, 20\, and 28  from 9:30 – 11:30 am.  \nNo refunds allowed\, unless I am able to fill your seat prior to class starting. Throwing on the wheel requires a certain amount of strength\, it also requires that your hands will get dirty. You will also need to cut your nails short. If you are not sure you have the strength to do it\, or will appreciate the wonderful tactile nature of the art\, I would suggest an intro to throwing class first.  \n  It will run 8 weeks. If you miss a class\, you can sign up for an open studio\, at your cost.  \nThis is a good class for folks who have taken an Intro to Ceramics and are looking for a more structured class setting to improve throwing skills.  \nTo sign up for this class\, click here.\nPlease be sure to familiarize yourself with the studio rules prior to signing up.  URL:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/event/learn-to-throw-july-august/ 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:20260710T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T150320Z CREATED:20260424T150320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T150320Z UID:8876-1783695600-1783702800@oldschoolclayandceramics.com SUMMARY:Raku Open Studio - July 10 DESCRIPTION:This workshop is for folks who have familiarity with clay\, and want to try something new. There are no prerequisites\, though. Last summer we had so much fun with raku. Our hope is to do that again this summer.  \nYou have seen the fun on “The Great Pottery Throwdown”. Now you can try it yourself! A fun way to end the work week. There are no prerequisites to attend this workshop. \nThis will be run the same as the regular open studio – with a couple of differences: \n\nclay limited to 3 pounds. Given the small size of the actual raku kiln\, items made will be limited in size. Please try to keep your pieces no bigger than 6″ x 6″. No more than 3 pieces. \nwheels are not guaranteed – I have found \, though\, that potters are very good about sharing resources. If you choose to make something on the wheel\, you need to plan to come back to another open studio to trim it. \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\, July 10\,  from 3 – 5  pm. \n\n\nThe next raku firings will tentatively take place Friday evening July 24 from 5 – 8  pm – dependent on: \n\nAre there enough pieces to fill the kiln?\nIs the weather suitable? ( no rain in the forecast\, not too hot\, not too cold\, not too windy)\nAre there enough folks to help with the firing? At least 6 are needed\n\nThe rain date will be the following Friday at the same time. \nTo sign up for this workshop\, click here.\nPlease familiarize yourself with the studio rules before committing to this class.\n \n  URL:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/event/raku-open-studio-july-10/ LOCATION:Old School Clay and Ceramics\, 145 Main St\, Groton\, Ma\, 01450 CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PXL_20250912_180532154.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL-1-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Old School Clay and Ceramics":MAILTO:whistlewood1@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T150558Z CREATED:20260424T150558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T150558Z UID:8878-1783695600-1783702800@oldschoolclayandceramics.com SUMMARY:Make a Raku Box DESCRIPTION:This workshop will take place July 10 from 3 -5 pm. During this workshop\, we will make a decorated box using raku clay. I have not had a chance to make a prototype\, but have included other raku boxes made by artists found on the internet. If you are not famililiar with raku firing\, please see video below.  \nYou have seen the fun on “The Great Pottery Throwdown”. Now you can try it yourself! \nGarrison Coverdale\nA fun way to end the work week. There are no prerequisites to attend this workshop. \nNathalie Hamill\nThis will be run the same as the regular open studio – with a couple of differences: \n\nYou will be provided a slab of clay and a template\, from which you will build a box. \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 July 10 from 3 – 5  pm. \n\n\nThe next raku firings will tentatively take place Friday evening July 24 from 5 – 8  pm – dependent on: \n\nAre there enough pieces to fill the kiln?\nIs the weather suitable? ( no rain in the forecast\, not too hot\, not too cold\, not too windy)\nAre there enough folks to help with the firing? At least 6 are needed\n\nThe rain date will be the following Friday at the same time. The raku firings will take place on Friday nights\, and will be weather dependent\, since the firings take place outside. If we have a series of wet Fridays\, there is a good chance the firing date will move to a Saturday.  \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\nPlease familiarize yourself with the studio rules before committing to this class.\n  URL:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/event/make-a-raku-box/ 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:20260717T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T170000 DTSTAMP:20260713T113329Z CREATED:20260424T150755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T113329Z UID:8880-1784300400-1784307600@oldschoolclayandceramics.com SUMMARY:Make a Raku Mask DESCRIPTION:Raku mask by Deborah Buterbaugh\, “Ocean Spirit”\nThis workshop will take place July 17 from 3 -5 pm. During this workshop\, we will make a mask using raku clay. I have not had a chance to make a prototype\, but have included other raku masks made by artists found on the internet. If you are not famililiar with raku firing\, please see video below.  \nYou have seen the fun on “The Great Pottery Throwdown”. Now you can try it yourself! \nA fun way to end the work week. There are no prerequisites to attend this workshop. \nLorena GONZALEZ MONSALVE\n\nYou will be provided a slab of clay and a template\, from which you will create  your mask. \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\nLinda Kloss\nout raku materials during regular open studio. \n\n  \nTo make your mask\, you will be given a slab of clay about 8 x 11 inches. You will also be given a cardboard mask mold\, often used to glue on decorations. That form can be used as the base for your mask\, or you can create your own face. The extra clay that does not form the mask itself\, can be used to add applique. You can only make the mask and attached decorations. Individual danging bits are just too hard to keep track of. \nUnfired mask that i made as a demo. Flower applique on left side will have copper reduction glaze\, face will be crackle white\, and right side will be unglazed allowing for carbonization.\nYou will glaze your piece prior to whatever date you choose to fire your piece. The next raku firing will take place July 24 from 5 – 8 pm.  The rain date will be the following week.  \n  \nThis workshop is for Friday July 17 from 3 – 5  pm.  To sign up for this workshop\, click here \nThe next raku firings will tentatively take place Friday evening July 24 from 5 – 8  pm – dependent on: \n\nAre there enough pieces to fill the kiln?\nIs the weather suitable? ( no rain in the forecast\, not too hot\, not too cold\, not too windy)\nAre there enough folks to help with the firing? At least 6 are needed\n\nThe rain date will be the following Friday at the same time. The raku firings will take place on Friday nights\, and will be weather dependent\, since the firings take place outside. If we have a series of wet Fridays\, there is a good chance the firing date will move to a Saturday.  \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\nPlease familiarize yourself with the studio rules before committing to this class.\n  URL:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/event/make-a-raku-mask/ 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/mask-2-rotated.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Old School Clay and Ceramics":MAILTO:whistlewood1@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T170000 DTSTAMP:20260425T124905Z CREATED:20260425T124217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T124905Z UID:8887-1784300400-1784307600@oldschoolclayandceramics.com SUMMARY:Raku Open Studio - 7/17 DESCRIPTION:This workshop is for folks who have familiarity with clay\, and want to try something new. There are no prerequisites\, though. Last summer we had so much fun with raku. Our hope is to do that again this summer.  \nYou have seen the fun on “The Great Pottery Throwdown”. Now you can try it yourself! A fun way to end the work week. There are no prerequisites to attend this workshop. \nThis will be run the same as the regular open studio – with a couple of differences: \n\nclay limited to 3 pounds. Given the small size of the actual raku kiln\, items made will be limited in size. Please try to keep your pieces no bigger than 6″ x 6″. No more than 3 pieces. \nwheels are not guaranteed – I have found \, though\, that potters are very good about sharing resources. If you choose to make something on the wheel\, you need to plan to come back to another open studio to trim it. \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\, July 17\,  from 3 – 5  pm. \n\n\nThe next raku firings will tentatively take place Friday evening July 24 from 5 – 8  pm – dependent on: \n\nAre there enough pieces to fill the kiln?\nIs the weather suitable? ( no rain in the forecast\, not too hot\, not too cold\, not too windy)\nAre there enough folks to help with the firing? At least 6 are needed\n\nThe rain date will be the following Friday at the same time. If you sign up for this workshop\, you should also sign up for a day you will help with the firing. There is no additional cost for the firing\, but I need at least 6 other folks to help in order for it to happen. \nPlease familiarize yourself with the studio rules before committing to this class.\n \n  URL:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/event/raku-open-studio-7-17/ LOCATION:Old School Clay and Ceramics\, 145 Main St\, Groton\, Ma\, 01450 CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PXL_20250912_180532154.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL-1-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Old School Clay and Ceramics":MAILTO:whistlewood1@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T150000 DTSTAMP:20260605T225028Z CREATED:20260605T225028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T225028Z UID:9120-1784379600-1784386800@oldschoolclayandceramics.com SUMMARY:Make a Spaghetti Bowl - July 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 July 18 and 25 from 1- 3 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\, 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 with rolling pins\, or using leaves.   The focus will be on leaves and you are encouraged 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 July 18 and 25 from  1 – 3   pm.  \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. \nTo sign up for this workshop\, click here.\nPlease review my studio rules before committing to this class. URL:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/event/make-a-spaghetti-bowl-july-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/2024/07/leaf-bowl.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Old School Clay and Ceramics":MAILTO:whistlewood1@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T180000 DTSTAMP:20260605T230444Z CREATED:20260605T230125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T230444Z UID:9123-1784390400-1784397600@oldschoolclayandceramics.com SUMMARY:Make a Large Leaf Birdbath DESCRIPTION:  \nThis has been one of our most popular workshops. However\, come July\, rhubarb leaves may not be available\, so burdock leaves will be used. If both are still around\, you will have a choice between the two. \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\, July 18\,  we will create the bowl. The second day\, a week later\, July 25\, you will come back to glaze your bowl. This workshop takes place over 2 days\, July 18 and 25\, from 4-6 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/make-a-large-leaf-birdbath/ 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:20260724T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T200000 DTSTAMP:20260723T131701Z CREATED:20260425T125758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T131701Z UID:8894-1784912400-1784923200@oldschoolclayandceramics.com SUMMARY:Raku Firing - 7/24 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 those who have made something – please feel free to bring them along\, friends or family with no experience\,  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 July 24  (Friday) from 5 – 8 pm. If you can get to the studio early\,  after 4 pm to glaze your pot (fish)\, that would be great. I would like to do 2 firings. Each firing takes about an hour.  Bring a camp chair.   \nThe firing will be cancelled/postponed in the event of rain\, extreme heat/cold\, 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.  \nWe will try to fire the piece you made during the time that you help – this is subject to room in the kiln. If you make more than one item\, every effort will be made to make sure at least one item gets into the kiln. I do not anticipate that at least one of your items does not make it into the kiln. Other items will be fired when there is room in the kiln.  \nRaku pottery is\, for the most part\, decorative and not intended to be used functionally. \nTo sign up to help or fire your own pots\,  click here\nThis is for July 24 from 5 – 8  pm Come at 4 pm if you need to glaze. Raindate will be July 31\, same time URL:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/event/raku-firing-7-24/ 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:20260731T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T200000 DTSTAMP:20260731T133748Z CREATED:20260425T130222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T133748Z UID:8896-1785517200-1785528000@oldschoolclayandceramics.com SUMMARY:Raku Firing - 7/31 - CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:GIVEN THE CHANCE OF RAIN AND NOT ENOUGH FOLKS SIGNED UP\, THIS RAKU FIRING IS CANCELLED. \nThis 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 those who have made something – please feel free to bring them along\, friends or family with no experience\,  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 July 31 (Friday) from 5 – 8  pm. If you can get to the studio early\,  after 4 pm to glaze your pot (fish)\, that would be great. I would like to do 2 firings. Each firing takes about an hour.  Bring a camp chair.   \nThe firing will be cancelled/postponed in the event of rain\, extreme heat/cold\, 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.  \nWe will try to fire the piece you made during the time that you help – this is subject to room in the kiln. If you make more than one item\, every effort will be made to make sure at least one item gets into the kiln. I do not anticipate that at least one of your items does not make it into the kiln. Other items will be fired when there is room in the kiln.  \nRaku pottery is\, for the most part\, decorative and not intended to be used functionally. \nThis is for July 31\,  Friday – 5 -8 pm Come at 4 pm if you need to glaze. Raindate will be August 7 same time. URL:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/event/raku-firing-7-31/ 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 END:VCALENDAR