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Ceramics & Pottery at GLEN ECHO POTTERY
Ceramics and Pottery
301.229.5585 glenechopottery.com
Glen Echo Pottery students must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in order to attend classes, use open studio, and participate in other activities in our program. To see further details of Glen Echo Pottery’s vaccine policy, visit glenechopottery.com.
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. Our teaching philosophy and friendly atmosphere enable students to express themselves freely at their own pace and become active members of the pottery community. 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. 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”. We also invite you to visit the Glen Echo Pottery Gallery Yurt on the main entry path from the parking lot. The Gallery is open Saturdays and Sundays 11-4pm, April through December and by appointment. For more information about the gallery, exhibits and other special events, visit our website at www.glenechopottery.com or email us at info.glenechopottery@gmail.com.
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 on-line system. New students will receive an orientation to the sign-up system during their first week of class.
Additional Fees
For adult classes, tuition does not include clay or tools that may be purchased from the instructor at the first class. Clay Fees: For adult classes, tuition does not include clay that may be purchased from the instructor. For teen classes, clay is included in the tuition. Firing Fees: For adult classes, a firing fee is charged based on the weight of the pieces. For teen classes, the firing fee is included in the tuition cost.
All Glen Echo Pottery students must be fully vaccinated (including boosters) in order to enroll in a class. To see further details of Glen Echo Pottery’s Covid vaccine policy, visit glenechopottery.com
HANDBUILDING CLASSES
Kira Kibler
Class 3 & 4: $225
Class 1: Tu, Th, Sep 6-Nov 3, 9:30-11:30am, Large
Handbuilding Yurt, 18 sessions Class 2: Tu, Th, Nov 8-Dec 29, No Class Nov 24, 9:30-11:30am,
Large Handbuilding Yurt, 15 sessions Class 3: Tu, Th, Jan 3-Feb 16, 9:30-11:30am, Large
Handbuilding Yurt Class 4: Tu, Th, Feb 21-Apr 6, 9:30-11:30am, Large
Handbuilding Yurt 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 instructor. Clay fees and firing fees are NOT included in tuition price. More info: kira.kibler@gmail.com. Minimum age 18. 14 sessions
Dominicus So
Classes 3 & 4: $225
Class 1: W, Sep 7-Nov 2, 7-10pm, Large Handbuilding
Yurt, 9 sessions Class 2: W, Nov 9-Dec 28, 7-10pm, Large Handbuilding
Yurt, 8 sessions Class 3: W, Jan 4-Feb 15, 7-10pm, Large Handbuilding Yurt Class 4: W, Feb 22-Apr 5, 7-10pm, Large Handbuilding Yurt 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 instructor. Clay fees and firing fees are NOT included in tuition price. More info: dominicusso@gmail.com. Minimum age 18. 7 sessions.
Handbuilding Beginner Classes 1 & 2: $225 to Advanced, Sat AM
Ana Carrillo Class 1: Sa, Jan 7-Feb 18, 9am-1pm, Large Handbuilding Yurt Class 2: Sa, Feb 25-Apr 8, 9am-1pm, Large Handbuilding Yurt 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 instructor. Clay fees and firing fees are NOT included in tuition price. More info: laruta2@hotmail.com. Minimum age 18. 7 sessions. 28
BRUCE DOUGLAS
Handbuilding Self-Directed Class 1: $289 Learning: Advanced Only Class 2: $257
Faculty Glen Echo Pottery Classes 3 & 4: $225 Class 1: Sa, Sep 10-Nov 5, 9am-1pm, Small Handbuilding
Yurt, 9 sessions Class 2: Sa, Nov 12-Dec 31, 9am-1pm, Small
Handbuilding Yurt, 8 sessions Class 3: Sa, Jan 7-Feb 18, 9am-1pm, Small Handbuilding Yurt Class 4: Sa, Feb 25-Apr 8, 9am-1pm, Small Handbuilding Yurt Please Note Eligibility Requirements: Students in this class must have taken at least 4 multi-week classes of handbuilding (the equivalent of 6 months) at Glen Echo Pottery and must be approved by the Pottery Director prior to registration. There will be no formal instruction offered in this class. Experienced potters can pursue independent projects in coil, pinch, slab, sculpting, and other types of handbuilding construction. All projects are conducted with Cone 10 reduction techniques. Studio hours are scheduled through a student-organized calendar. Clay fees and firing fees are NOT included in tuition price. Info: jeffrogs@aol.com. Minimum age 18. 7 sessions.
Home Studio Continuing Class 1: $289 Independent Study Class 2: $257
Jeff Kirk
Classes 3 & 4: $225
Class 1: M, Sep 5-Oct 31, 8am-10pm, Pottery Glazing
Facilities, 9 sessions Class 2: M, Nov 7-Dec 26, 8am-10pm, Pottery Glazing
Facilities, 8 sessions Class 3: M, Jan 2-Feb 13, 8am-10pm, Pottery Glazing
Facilities Class 4: M, Feb 20-Apr 3, 8am-10pm, Pottery Glazing
Facilities This class allows wheel students and handbuilding students with home studios to create their pieces at home and then bisque, glaze and final fire at the pottery studio facilities. You must have taken at least one class at GEP within the past 5 years and work at a skill level of intermediate to advanced to be eligible to enroll. Glazing timeframes will be offered through an on-line sign-up system. Firing fees are not included in tuition price; clay may be purchased through the studio. For information, contact Jeff Kirk: jeffrogs@aol.com. Minimum age 18. 7 sessions.
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WHEEL CLASSES
David Epstein
Classes 3 & 4: $225
Class 1: M, Sep 5-Oct 31, 6-10pm, Large Pottery Yurt, 9 sessions Class 2: M, Nov 7-Dec 26, 6-10pm, Large Pottery Yurt, 8 sessions Class 3: M, Jan 2-Feb 13, 6-10pm, Large Pottery Yurt Class 4: M, Feb 20-Apr 3, 6-10pm, Large Pottery Yurt This class will introduce beginners to basic wheel techniques and expand wheel methods and surface decoration for the continuing student. The course will include wedging, centering clay, throwing a variety of bowl and cylinder forms such as cups and vases, finishing and glazing. This class enables students to evolve at their own level and improve their skills in clay. Clay fees and firing fees are NOT included in tuition price. More info: davideps50@gmail.com. Minimum age 18. 7 sessions.
Jeff Kirk
Classes 3 & 4: $225
Class 1: Tu, Sep 6-Nov 1, 9am-1pm, Large Pottery Yurt, 9 sessions Class 2: Tu, Nov 8-Dec 27, 9am-1pm, Large Pottery Yurt, 8 sessions Class 3: Tu, Jan 3-Feb 14, 9am-1pm, Large Pottery Yurt Class 4: Tu, Feb 21-Apr 4, 9am-1pm, Large Pottery Yurt This class allows students to throw at their own skill level and evolve at their own rate. Emphasis is on shape, function, and surface decoration. All students must have previous experience. The course includes demonstrations and critiques. Clay fees and firing fees are NOT included in tuition price. More info: jeffrogs@aol.com. Minimum age 18. 7 sessions.
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Jeff Kirk
Classes 3 & 4: $225
Class 1: Tu, Th, Sep 6-Nov 3, 7-9pm, Large Pottery Yurt, 18 sessions Class 2: Tu, Th, Nov 8-Dec 29, No Class Nov 24, 7-9pm,
Large Pottery Yurt, 15 sessions Class 3: Tu, Th, Jan 3-Feb 16, 7-9pm, Large Pottery Yurt Class 4: Tu, Th, Feb 21-Apr 6, 7-9pm, Large Pottery Yurt This class allows students to throw at their own skill level and evolve at their own rate. Emphasis is on shape, function, and surface decoration. All students must have previous experience. The course includes demonstrations and critiques. Clay fees and firing fees are NOT included in tuition price. More info: jeffrogs@aol.com. Minimum age 18. 14 sessions.
Jeff Kirk
Classes 3 & 4: $225
Class 1: W, Sep 7-Nov 2, 9am-1pm, Large Pottery Yurt, 9 sessions Class 2: W, Nov 9-Dec 28, 9am-1pm, Large Pottery Yurt, 8 sessions Class 3: W, Jan 4-Feb 15, 9am-1pm, Large Pottery Yurt Class 4: W, Feb 22-Apr 5, 9am-1pm, Large Pottery Yurt This class allows students to throw at their own skill level and evolve at their own rate. Emphasis is on shape, function, and surface decoration. All students must have previous experience. The course includes demonstrations and critiques. Clay fees and firing fees are NOT included in tuition price. More info: jeffrogs@aol.com. Minimum age 18. 7 sessions.
Jeff Kirk
Classes 3 & 4: $225
Class 1: W, Sep 7-Nov 2, 6-10pm, Large Pottery Yurt, 9 sessions Class 2: W, Nov 9-Dec 28, 6-10pm, Large Pottery Yurt, 8 sessions Class 3: W, Jan 4-Feb 15, 6-10pm, Large Pottery Yurt Class 4: W, Feb 22-Apr 5, 6-10pm, Large Pottery Yurt This class allows students to throw at their own skill level and evolve at their own rate. Emphasis is on shape, function, and surface decoration. All students must have previous experience. The course includes demonstrations and critiques. Clay fees and firing fees are NOT included in tuition price. More info: jeffrogs@aol.com. Minimum age 18. 7 sessions.
Jeff Kirk Class 1: Th, Sep 8-Nov 3, 9am-1pm, Large Pottery Yurt, 9 sessions Class 2: Th, Nov 10-Dec 29, No Class Nov 24, 9am-1pm,
Large Pottery Yurt Class 3: Th, Jan 5-Feb 16, 9am-1pm, Large Pottery Yurt Class 4: Th, Feb 23-Apr 6, 9am-1pm, Large Pottery Yurt This class allows students to throw at their own skill level and evolve at their own rate. Emphasis is on shape, function, and surface decoration. All students must have previous experience. The course includes demonstrations and critiques. Clay fees and firing fees are NOT included in tuition price. More info: jeffrogs@aol.com. Minimum age 18. 7 sessions.
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Jeff Kirk
Classes 3 & 4: $225
Class 1: F, Sep 9-Nov 4, 9am-1pm, Large Pottery Yurt, 9 sessions Class 2: F, Nov 11-Dec 30, 9am-1pm, Large Pottery Yurt, 8 sessions Class 3: F, Jan 6-Feb 17, 9am-1pm, Large Pottery Yurt Class 4: F, Feb 24-Apr 7, 9am-1pm, Large Pottery Yurt This class allows students to throw at their own skill level and evolve at their own rate. Emphasis is on shape, function, and surface decoration. All students must have previous experience. The course includes demonstrations and critiques. Clay fees and firing fees are NOT included in tuition price. More info: jeffrogs@aol.com. Minimum age 18. 7 sessions.
Jeff Kirk
Classes 3 & 4: $225
Class 1: Sa, Sep 10-Nov 5, 9am-1pm, Large Pottery Yurt, 9 sessions Class 2: Sa, Nov 12-Dec 31, 9am-1pm, Large Pottery Yurt, 8 sessions Class 3: Sa, Jan 7-Feb 18, 9am-1pm, Large Pottery Yurt Class 4: Sa, Feb 25-Apr 8, 9am-1pm, Large Pottery Yurt This class will introduce beginners to basic wheel techniques and expand wheel methods and surface decoration for the continuing student. The course will include wedging, centering clay, throwing a variety of bowl and cylinder forms such as cups and vases, finishing and glazing. This class enables students to evolve at their own level and improve their skills in clay. Clay fees and firing fees are NOT included in tuition price. More info: jeffrogs@aol.com. Minimum age 18. 7 sessions.
TEEN WHEEL CLASSES
Linda Johnson
Classes 3 & 4: $140
Class 1: Tu, Sep 6-Nov 1, 4-6pm, Large Pottery Yurt, 9 sessions Class 2: Tu, Nov 8-Dec 27, 4-6pm, Large Pottery Yurt, 8 sessions Class 3: Tu, Jan 3-Feb 14, 4-6pm, Large Pottery Yurt Class 4: Tu, Feb 21-Apr 4, 4-6pm, Large Pottery Yurt A basic introduction to the potter’s wheel: wedging, centering, throwing and decorating techniques. Glazed and unglazed formats will be explored. Free expression is encouraged in both functional and nonfunctional ware. This class is for students attending Middle and High School. Beginners to advanced are welcome and receive instruction based on their skill level. Teen classes do not include open studio hours. Tuition includes tools and supplies. For more info: 202.337.0051. 7 sessions.
Wheel Teen Thurs (Ages 13-18) Class 1: $180
Linda Johnson
Classes 2, 3 & 4: $140
Class 1: Th, Sep 8-Nov 3, 4-6pm, Large Pottery Yurt, 9 sessions Class 2: Th, Nov 10-Dec 29, No Class Nov 24, 4-6pm,
Large Pottery Yurt Class 3: Th, Jan 5-Feb 16, 4-6pm, Large Pottery Yurt Class 4: Th, Feb 23-Apr 6, 4-6pm, Large Pottery Yurt A basic introduction to the potter’s wheel: wedging, centering, throwing and decorating techniques. Glazed and unglazed formats will be explored. Free expression is encouraged in both functional and nonfunctional ware. This class is for students attending Middle and High School. Beginners to advanced are welcome and receive instruction based on their skill level. Teen classes do not include open studio hours. Tuition includes tools and supplies. For more info: 202.337.0051. 7 sessions.
