REGISTRATION
Registration Form:
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and mail with payment to 112 Main St. #14, Putnam, CT 06260
Cancellation Policy: Tuition is refundable up to 1 week prior to the first class minus a $30 registration fee. Within one week, ½ tuition will be refunded. After the first class, tuition is non-refundable.
Late Registration: Registration for all classes closes one week prior to class start date. Late registration will be subject to a 10% late fee.
Contact us:
dot@sawmillpottery.com 860-963-7807
Adult Classes
*All classes come with 2 hours per week of free open studio time.
*All students must have tools. Tool Kits are $20.
*There is no materials fee, but firing fees are not included in class costs.
Private Lessons
Private Lessons are available at a rate of $45/hour for one person. Each additional person is $25. This includes all materials and firing fees and the use of our studio tools. Please contact us to make an appointment for private lessons 860-963-7807.
ADVANCED
Mondays, January 2-February 20, 6:30-9pm. 8 weeks. $280
In this class, we will continue to seek focus in our work. More expressive techniques will be taught, emphasizing creativity and personal voice.
INTERMEDIATE
Tuesdays, January 3-February 21, 6:30-9pm. 8 weeks. $280
This class will focus on continued clay skills, both on and off the wheel. We will also learn some sculptural techniques that can be used on their own or as decorative additions to functional work.
ADVANCED
Wednesdays, January 4-February 22, 6:30-9pm 8 wks. $280
This class will work on throwing and handbuilding techniques, as well as combining the two processes in order to alter thrown pieces. More complicated, creative, intricate pieces will be the focus of this class.
GUIDED OPEN TOPICS
Thursdays, January 5-March 1, 9:30am-noon. 8 weeks. $280
Do you have ideas for the work you’d like to do in pottery, but could use some technical help? Or maybe you have the know-how, but like the group dynamics of class, and get inspiration from what other students are doing. This class has no syllabus. This is not a beginner class.
ADVANCED BEGINNER
Thursdays, January 5-March 1, 7-9:30pm. 8 weeks. $280
Advanced beginners will continue the work you started in the Beginner class. This session will focus on taller and larger forms, such as pitchers, vases and larger bowls. We will also introduce new decorative techniques, such as slip trailing, piercing and other glazing methods.
MAKING GLASS BEADS with Cynthia Saari.
Learn to make your own glass beads by melting rods of glass in the flame of a gas torch. Embellish with silver foil, crushed glass, glass thread and more! In this introductory workshop, students will learn the basics of the wound, lampwork bead. Fundamental shapes, surface decorations, and glassworking principals will be covered. This private or semi-private 2-day class includes materials and will be taught at the instructor’s studio in Putnam, CT.
Dates and times to be scheduled with student. $300.
BEGINNING BLACKSMITHING
Michael Saari, master blacksmith, was recently featured in "New England Home" magazine, the "Putnam Traveler", and the "Reminder News" for his traditional and contemporary metalwork. Weekend workshops are being offered at his Woodstock studio. Register through Sawmill Pottery.
In this beginner workshop, students will learn about the basics of blacksmithing, including fire building & forges, HAT (hammer, anvil, & tongs), studio safety & layout, and materials. Students will complete 3 forged projects: S-hook, stake hook and simple knife blade. Contact instructor prior to class to discuss proper studio attire and any questions.
Date to be determined by instructor and student(s). Cost $400.