Pottery Classes at Rooted in Clay

Shana Brautigam is on the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts Artist Roster for Community Arts and Arts in Education. For more information on the NHSCA grant opportunities see www.nh.gov/nharts.

Educational Programs lists additional offerings and programs for schools and other groups.

Offering Hand-building and Wheel Throwing Classes

Pottery for Kids After school on Wednesdays 3/3:30- 5 pm $25/ class	This class is a great way for kids to release their creative energy through clay. We will learn to build using pinch, slab, and coil techniques. Utilizing these basic methods, we will create pots, instruments, sculptures and games! Students will also have the opportunity to try the pottery wheel. Creations will be fired and glazed, making them durable and food safe.
Hand-building Wednesdays, ongoing 5:30-7pm $25/class All materials included.	This class will focus on the simple hand-building techniques of pinch, coil, and slab. Utilizing these techniques, we will shape the clay into cups, bowls, and other unique objects. Surface decoration will be explored through imprinting objects to create textures, painting colored slips, and relief carving. Pottery will be fired and glazed, making it durable and food-safe.
Clay Instrument Making Workshop available upon request	In this workshop we will create simple and magical instruments that produce beautiful sounds. Possibilities include rattles, rain sticks, whistles, flutes, and horns. Participants will make each instrument unique by painting and carving, adding sculptural elements, and imprinting objects. No experience is necessary to join us for this clay instrument class. Both days will be spent making several instruments, and additional arrangements may be made for glazing finished pieces.
Introduction to Cob Building and Wood-fired Ovens available upon request	Cob is a versatile green building material, composed of clay, sand, and chopped straw. It can be used to build outdoor sculpture, structures, and ovens. In this workshop, we will mix cob with our hands and feet, and explore the varying consistencies and uses of the material. We will make small wood-fired oven models, and add a layer of plaster to an existing oven. A lunch of wood-fired pizza is included in the workshop.
Pit Firing available upon request	This workshop is geared towards those who would like to explore an alternative firing method. Working outside, we will fill a pit with bisque fired pots, sawdust, woodchips, hay, and other combustible materials. The pieces come out with unique patterns from the smoke and resemble primitive pottery made around the world. Please bring bisque fired pieces.

Private Lessons

Private lessons in hand-building and wheel-throwing are available. Individuals, families, and groups of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Cost is $25/hour for the first person, plus $10 for each additional person. Materials and firing costs are included. Scheduling is flexible and there is no minimum number of classes. Discount rates for large groups available. Classes are always geared towards the interests of the individual or group.

To Register

Call 603-899-3120 or email shana@rootedinclay.com with your name, phone number, and the class name.

"You provided our class with just the right amount of freedom, encouragement, teaching, demonstrations, and space to let us all feel the passion you both feel for working with clay, and it worked! I wouldn't change a thing you do in this class and would recommend that everyone spend time with you and feel your enthusiasm!" -Greg Seltzer, Hand-building Class