Community Kiln - Class Schedule

beginner wheelthrowing

This class is for students with little or no experience using the potter’s wheel. Beginners will learn basic skills such as wedging clay, centering on the wheel, and forming fundamental shapes such as mugs, bowls, plates, and vases. Instructors will take you through the processes of making, trimming, glazing and firing works. Class includes demonstrations and personal instruction. Tuition includes 25 lbs. of clay, glazes, firing and open studio time. Each session meets for 10 weeks.

Sundays | March 31st - June 9th | 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Howard Gerstein | $505

Fridays | April 5th - June 14th | 9:00am - 12:00pm | Martha Gold | $505

Intermediate Wheelthrowing

This class is for advanced students who have great familiarity with the potter’s wheel! Improve and build upon your knowledge and techniques of wheel throwing. This class will focus on advanced throwing techniques, complex forms, and surface decoration. Class discussions and critiques of fired works will allow students to explore their individual styles. Class includes demonstrations and personal instruction. Tuition includes 25 lbs. of clay, glazes, firing and open studio time. Each session meets for 10 weeks.

All Levels Wheelthrowing

This class is for students of any level! Join us if you have little or no experience using the potter’s wheel, or if you've been doing it for years. Beginners will learn basic skills such as wedging clay, centering on the wheel, and forming fundamental shapes such as mugs, bowls, plates, and vases. More advanced students will focus on more throwing techniques, strengthening and varying form, and increasing knowledge of glazing. A great class to learn from a teacher and your peers. Class includes demonstrations and personal instruction. Tuition includes 25 lbs. of clay, glazes, firing and open studio time. Each session meets for 10 weeks.

Handbuilding

Beginners will learn basic handbuilding skills such as slab, coil, and pinch pots, and all students will refine technique, surface treatment, and finishing options. More advanced students will dig into their own personal style by exploring more complex forms. Class discussions and critiques of fired works will allow students to better explore these individual styles. Tuition includes 25 lbs. of clay, glazes, firing and open studio time. Each session meets for 10 weeks.

Wednesdays | April 3rd - June 12th | 9:30am - 1:30pm | Michelle Lougee | $625

Wednesdays | April 3rd - June 12th | 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Michelle Lougee | $505

Sculptural Handbuilding

This class focuses on turning the fundamentals of handbuilding into pieces of abstract art. Geared towards non-functional ceramic objects, this class will require you to think about shape and movement over utility. Demonstrations on coils, pinching, and slab building will occur throughout the course to help you bring your ideas to life. Some handbuilding experience recommended. Tuition includes 25 lbs. of clay, glazes, firing and open studio time. Each session meets for 10 weeks.

Mondays | April 1st - June 10th | 10am - 1pm | Meghan Albee | $505

Community Kiln, 46 Park Street, ste 3, Framingham, Ma 01702 | communitykiln@smoc.org | 508-309-4604 | www.brickstack.org | Facebook

Spring 2024 Session

Please see our mask policy for classes and certain open studios. Adult sessions are for students 18+ years of age.

Please see our kids classes for more information on classes for youth 18 and under.

We are working on revamping our registration system - sometimes it can be tricky! When you try and click "Register" and it says "Sorry, this class is no longer available." still enter your information then choose which class you'd like to be in. Either it will be open or you add yourself to the waitlist. You will receive an email from communitykiln@smoc.org one week before your class with registration and payment confirmation.

Student Information - Click Here!

Registration for the Spring 2024 session opens

February 17th at 9AM