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.
Fall Classes
Intermediate
Monday Evenings: 6:30-9pm, September 13-October 25, $245
This class provides demos and instruction on more complex forms and decorative techniques.
Advanced
Tuesday Evenings: 6:30-9pm, September 7-October 26, $280
This is a high level class. Please see instructor for details.
Beginner/Advanced Beginner
Wednesday Evenings: 6-8:30pm, Sept 8-Oct 27, $280
This is a multi-level class. Whether you are a complete novice, or you have taken some pottery, but want to refresh your skills and continue to develop them, you’ll find a place in this class. This class will work through the fundamentals of good throwing and handbuilding techniques. Work on basic shapes such as bowls, mugs, and plates. Basic glazing techniques of dipping and underglazing will be covered. Students with some experience will work on larger and more technical forms, such as lidded forms. They will continue working to get their pieces thinner, larger and more consistent.
Guided Open Topics
Thursday Mornings: 9:30-Noon, Sept 9-Oct 28, $240
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. You come to class each week with your own ideas, or jump on board with what others are working on. This is NOT a beginner class.
Raku and Horsehair
September 10, 17, and 24 from 6-8 and October 2, 10-3 (3 Fridays and 1 Saturday). Last class involves a firing off site. $160 includes 8 hours of open studio time. Does not include firing fees.
Raku is an interactive, quick-firing technique that occurs in an outdoor propane fired kiln and results in unpredictable brilliant colors. Horsehair is a type of raku that involves a similar firing technique at somewhat lower temperatures and results in a satiny white finished pot with the black carbon markings created by the horsehair (or feathers or other organic material).
Fascinated with the colors and interactive process of this Japanese firing technique? Join us for a 4 week course in which you will learn to create, finish, glaze and fire Raku and Horsehair Raku. On the first week, we will create a piece for both the raku firing and the horsehair firing as well as create the terra sigillata. Week 2 we will finish our pieces. Week 3 we will glaze and apply the terra sig, and the final week will culminate in the very exciting firing process.
Mosaics
Thursdays, October 7-November 4: 6-8:30, $175
If you want to work on a five-week mosaic project, this class is for you!
Look to the ancient Greek and Roman masterfully constructed mosaics for
inspiration, or design your own project. You will be using tesserae of hand-made
glazed ceramic tiles to assemble your mosaic. We will discuss layout methods,
grout lines (andamenti), and choices of grout colors as we work. Whether
it's a decorative wall piece, a table top, or a series of small format pieces,
you can design your own mosaic project. This course is designed for beginners
as well as those who have enjoyed working on a mosaic project or two before.
Materials fees are $ .18 per square inch.
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.