Goals/ Expectations

• Basic/Intermediate pottery and studio knowledge

• Access to open studio, recycled clay, glazing and firing for the duration

• Regular critiques and check ins

• Basic business and selling- pricing, website design, photography, customer service, etc

• Learn how to teach pottery

• Time commitment: approximately 10hrs per week minimum (with more available) for 1 full year

 Session 1 

• Cleaning- 1 hr per week

• Pugging- 2+ bags or 1 hr per week

• Join monitoring team- 6hrs per week minimum

• Make pots and learn about pottery!

Session 2

• Learn glaze making, safety, chemistry

Session 3

• Learn Kiln Loading

• Potentially join loading rotation (paid)

Session 4

• Experiment with glazing; test and make a recipe of your choosing to keep

Session 5

• Learn to teach - 9 hrs shadowing during beginner classes

• Run Saturday workshops

• Potentially teach private lessons, kids class, etc (paid)

Session 6

• Learn kiln and wheel maintenance

• Prepare for your final show

Session 7-10

• Make and finish work, showtime!