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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 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
Classes (Classes listed by start date within each category)
WHEEL CLASSES
ELKA ADAMOWICZ
Wheel Monday PM: Classes 1 & 3: $225 Beginner to Advanced Students Class 2: $193
David Epstein Class 1: M, Apr 11-May 23, 6-10pm, Large Pottery Yurt Class 2: M, May 30-Jul 11, No Class Jul 4, 6-10pm,
Large Pottery Yurt, 6 sessions Class 3: M, Jul 18-Aug 29, 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 Class 1: Tu, Apr 12-May 24, 9am-1pm, Large Pottery Yurt Class 2: Tu, May 31-Jul 12, 9am-1pm, Large Pottery Yurt Class 3: Tu, Jul 19-Aug 30, 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.
Wheel Tuesday/Thursday PM: $225 Continuing Intermediate to Advanced Students
Jeff Kirk Class 1: Tu Th, Apr 12-May 26, 7-9pm, Large Pottery Yurt Class 2: Tu Th, May 31-Jul 14, 7-9pm, Large Pottery Yurt Class 3: Tu Th, Jul 19-Sep 1, 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.
REXFORD BROWN
Jeff Kirk Class 1: W, Apr 13-May 25, 9am-1pm, Large Pottery Yurt Class 2: W, Jun 1-Jul 13, 9am-1pm, Large Pottery Yurt Class 3: W, Jul 20-Aug 31, 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 Class 1: W, Apr 13-May 25, 6-10pm, Large Pottery Yurt Class 2: W, Jun 1-Jul 13, 6-10pm, Large Pottery Yurt Class 3: W, Jul 20-Aug 31, 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, Apr 14-May 26, 9am-1pm, Large Pottery Yurt Class 2: Th, Jun 2-Jul 14, 9am-1pm, Large Pottery Yurt Class 3: Th, Jul 21-Sep 1, 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 Class 1: F, Apr 15-May 27, 9am-1pm, Large Pottery Yurt Class 2: F, Jun 3-Jul 15, 9am-1pm, Large Pottery Yurt Class 3: F, Jul 22-Sep 2, 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 Class 1: Sa, Apr 16-May 28, 9am-1pm, Large Pottery Yurt Class 2: Sa, Jun 4-Jul 16, 9am-1pm, Large Pottery Yurt Class 3: Sa, Jul 23-Sep 3, 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.
KAY RICHMAN
HANDBUILDING CLASSES
Instructors: (A) Kira Kibler; (B) David Epstein Class 1: (A) Tu Th, Apr 12-May 26, 9:30-11:30am, Large
Handbuilding Yurt Class 2: (A) Tu Th, May 31-Jul 14, 9:30-11:30am, Large
Handbuilding Yurt Class 3: (B) Tu Th, Jul 19-Sep 1, 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: (A) kira.kibler@gmail.com; (B) davideps50@gmail.com. Minimum age 18. 14 sessions.
Dominicus So Class 1: W, Apr 13-May 25, 7-10pm, Large Handbuilding Yurt Class 2: W, Jun 1-Jul 13, 7-10pm, Large Handbuilding Yurt Class 3: W, Jul 20-Aug 31, 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 an instructor. Clay fees and firing fees are NOT included in tuition price. More info: dominicusso@gmail.com. Minimum age 18. 7 sessions.
Handbuilding Saturday AM: $225 Self-Directed Continuing Learning
Glen Echo Pottery Faculty Class 1: Sa, Apr 16-May 28, 9am-1pm, Small
Handbuilding Yurt Class 2: Sa, Jun 4-Jul 16, 9am-1pm, Small Handbuilding
Yurt Class 3: Sa, Jul 23-Sep 3, 9am-1pm, Small Handbuilding
Yurt Ongoing students of GEP may pursue Independent Study in this course; however, there will be no instruction. Experienced potters can pursue independent projects in coil, pinch, slab, sculpting, and other types of handbuilding construction. Please note that only returning students who have taken at least one handbuilding class at Glen Echo Pottery are eligible to enroll. Since there is no instructor and no formal curriculum for this class, students who wish to enroll must be approved by the Pottery Director. 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.
MARSHA SLATER
HOME STUDIO
Home Studio Independent Study $225 for Continuing Students
Glen Echo Pottery Faculty Class 1: M, Apr 11-May 23, 8am-10pm, Pottery Glazing
Facilities Class 2: M, May 30-Jul 11, 8am-10pm, Pottery Glazing
Facilities Class 3: M, Jul 18-Aug 29, 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.
PETER KOSA
YOUTH CLASSES
Linda Johnson Class 1: Tu, Apr 12-May 24, 4-6pm, Large Pottery Yurt Class 2: Tu, May 31-Jul 12, 4-6pm, Large Pottery Yurt Class 3: Tu, Jul 19-Aug 30, 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 and beginners are welcome. Teen classes do not include open studio hours. Tuition includes tools and supplies. More info: 202.337.0051. 7 sessions.
Linda Johnson Class 1: Th, Apr 14-May 26, 4-6pm, Large Pottery Yurt Class 2: Th, Jun 2-Jul 14, 4-6pm, Large Pottery Yurt Class 3: Th, Jul 21-Sep 1, 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 and beginners are welcome. Teen classes do not include open studio hours. Tuition includes tools and supplies. More info: 202.337.0051. 7 sessions.
