Adult & Teen Visual Arts & Music
ARTS AND MEDIA
Glen Echo Pottery is a fully equipped studio that specializes in high temperature reduction firing with a year-round schedule of daytime and evening classes. Ceramic classes afford a unique opportunity to explore the exciting medium of clay. The process includes forming works by hand or on the potter’s wheel, selecting and applying glazes, and experimenting with firing techniques. Instruction is geared to the level of the individual student and is provided in an environment that is relaxed and informal, yet creatively serious.
Ceramics and Pottery 301.229.5585 glenechopottery.com
CLASSES
Our teaching philosophy and friendly atmosphere enable students to express themselves freely at their own pace and become active members of the pottery community.
(Classes listed by start date within each category)
For students who wish to take a wheel class but have never thrown on a potter’s wheel, we offer guided instruction for beginners in our Monday evening and Saturday morning classes.
HANDBUILDING CLASSES Handbuilding Tuesday/Thursday AM: Beginner to Advanced
For more information on our full range of classes and how to enroll, please visit the Glen Echo Park website (glenechopark.org) and click on “Classes and Camps”.
$250
GEP Staff Class 1: Tu, Th, Apr 8–May 22, 9:30–11:30am, Large Handbuilding Yurt Class 2: Tu, Th, May 27–Jul 10, 9:30–11:30am, Large Handbuilding Yurt Class 3: Tu, Th, Jul 15–Aug 28, 9:30–11:30am, Large Handbuilding Yurt
Open Studio Hours (for enrolled adult students only; we regret we cannot offer open studio to our teen students) For all adult classes, we offer a generous amount of open informal studio time in the pottery yurts on weekends and between classes. Sign-up for open studio hours is strictly managed through a Glen Echo Pottery online system. New students will receive an orientation to the sign-up system during their first week of class.
Instruction in pinch, coil, and slab construction techniques, plus surface decoration, glazing, and firing at cone 10 reduction. Individual guidance for all levels of experience; special attention to newcomers. Experienced potters can pursue independent projects with guidance of an instructor. Clay fees and firing fees are NOT included in tuition price. More info: margetgepottery@gmail.com. Minimum age 18. 14 sessions.
Additional Fees Clay Fees: For adult classes, tuition does not include clay which may be purchased from the instructor. For teen classes, clay is included in the tuition. Tools: For adult classes, tools can be purchased from the instructor. For teen classes tools are provided to each student as part of the tuition. Firing Fees: For adult classes, a firing fee is charged based on the weight and size. For teen classes, reduction firing fees are included in the tuition cost.
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