June 21-22nd: Creative Approaches to Functional Pottery
- East Hill Gallery at The Folk Art Guild 1445 Upper Hill Road Middlesex, NY, 14507 United States (map)
Dates: Saturday, June 21 – Sunday, June 22, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily
Location: Rochester Folk Art Guild, 1445 Upper Hill Road, Middlesex, NY
The Folk Art Guild Pottery Studio is excited to welcome visiting potter Gay Smith for a two-day immersive workshop! This hands-on course focuses on functional porcelain pottery, exploring throwing, altering, and surface decoration techniques. Through demonstrations and guided practice, participants will learn to create dynamic forms with expressive surfaces.
Gay Smith, a nationally recognized studio potter and educator, brings decades of expertise in single-fired porcelain. She will guide students through refining their throwing skills, experimenting with alterations, and applying slips and glazes to enhance texture and depth.
Key Skills You’ll Learn:
Throwing and altering functional forms
Exploring surface decoration with slips and glazes
Understanding single-firing techniques
Developing confidence in personal expression through clay
Who Should Join:
Recommended for students 18+ with prior throwing experience
Younger students or those unsure if this class is the right fit should reach out—we’re happy to help assess skill level! You can email us at pottery@folkartguild.org to find out more
Course Fee:
Tuition: $350 (includes materials, instruction, and lunch for both days)
Scholarships are available. Please contact us at programs@folkartguild.org for more information
Overnight Stay Option:
$100 per night (Friday and/or Saturday)
Includes accommodations at our Romeo Retreat Center
For more information, email programs@folkartguild.org.