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Ceramics & Pottery at GLEN ECHO POTTERY
Ceramics and Pottery
301.229.5585 glenechopottery.com
Beginning November 1, 2021, all 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.
JEFF KIRK
CLASSES
(Classes listed by start date within each category)
WHEEL CLASSES
David Epstein Class 1: M, Jan 3-Feb 14, 6-10pm, Large Pottery Yurt Class 2: M, Feb 21-Apr 4, 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, Jan 4-Feb 15, 9am-1pm, Large Pottery Yurt Class 2: Tu, 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 Class 1: Tu, Th, Jan 4-Feb 17, 7-9pm, Large Pottery Yurt Class 2: Tu, Th, Feb 22-Apr 7, 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 Class 1: W, Jan 5-Feb 16, 9am-1pm, Large Pottery Yurt Class 2: W, 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.
Jeff Kirk Class 1: W, Jan 5-Feb 16, 6-10pm, Large Pottery Yurt Class 2: W, Feb 23-Apr 6, 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, Jan 6-Feb 17, 9am-1pm, Large Pottery Yurt Class 2: Th, 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 Class 1: F, Jan 7-Feb 18, 9am-1pm, Large Pottery Yurt Class 2: F, Feb 25-Apr 8, 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, Jan 8-Feb 19, 9am-1pm, Large Pottery Yurt Class 2: Sa, Feb 26-Apr 9, 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.
MARSHA SLATER
Handbuilding Classes
Kira Kibler Class 1: Tu, Th, Jan 4-Feb 17, 9:30-11:30am, Large
Handbuilding Yurt Class 2: Tu, Th, Feb 22-Apr 7, 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 the instructor. Clay fees and firing fees are NOT included in tuition price. More info: kira.kibler@gmail.com. Minimum age 18. 14 sessions.
David Epstein Class 1: W, Jan 5-Feb 16, 7-10pm, Large Handbuilding Yurt Class 2: W, Feb 23-Apr 6, 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 the instructor. Clay fees and firing fees are NOT included in tuition price. More info: davideps50@gmail.com. Minimum age 18. 7 sessions.
DAVID EPSTEIN
Ana Carillo Class 1: Sa, Jan 8-Feb 19, 9am-1pm, Large Handbuilding
Yurt Class 2: Sa, Feb 26-Apr 9, 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 the instructor. Clay fees and firing fees are NOT included in tuition price. More info: laruta2@hotmail.com. Minimum age 18. 7 sessions.
Glen Echo Pottery Faculty Class: Sa, Feb 26-Apr 9, 10am-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. All projects are conducted with Cone 10 reduction techniques. Please note that only returning students who have taken at least one handbuilding class at Glen Echo Pottery are eligible to enroll. No new students accepted. Clay fees and firing fees are NOT included in tuition price. Info: jeffrogs@aol.com. Minimum age 18. 7 sessions.
SHANNON BROWNLEE
HOME STUDIO
Home Studio Independent $225
Continuing Study
Jeff Kirk Class 1: M, Jan 3-Feb 14, Times TBD, Pottery Glazing
Facilities Class 2: M, Feb 21-Apr 4, Times TBD, 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. Please Note: students can work any day of the week. For information, contact Jeff Kirk: jeffrogs@aol.com. Minimum age 18. 7 sessions.
TEEN CLASSES
Wheel Teen TU PM: $160
Beginner to Advanced (Ages 12-18)
Linda Johnson Class 1: Tu, Jan 4-Feb 15, 4-6pm, Large Pottery Yurt Class 2: Tu, Feb 22-Apr 5, 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. Tuition includes tools and supplies. For students attending Middle and High School. Teen classes do not include open studio hours. For more info: 202.337.0051. 7 sessions.
Wheel Teen TH PM: $160
Beginner to Advanced (Ages 12-18)
Linda Johnson Class 1: Th, Jan 6-Feb 17, 4-6pm, Large Pottery Yurt Class 2: Tu, Feb 24-Apr 7, 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. Tuition includes tools and supplies. For students attending Middle and High School. Teen classes do not include open studio hours. For more info: 202.337.0051. 7 sessions.
