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Ceramics Classes
Since its founding, The Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild (WBG) has offered educational classes. From time to time, special workshops, lectures and seminars are presented. Classes will be listed here as they are scheduled; for information on planned offerings, contact us at info[at]woodstockguild.org or call, [845] 679-2079.
Ceramics Classes Instructor Rich Conti Rich Conti initiated the current ceramics program at Byrdcliffe. He has been the director of the program 11 of the past 13 years. He received his BFA from Alfred University and in 1999, was a resident at the Archie Bray Foundation. Rich's work is firmly grounded in functional pottery, where simple aesthetics and the details of function are combined to bring objects into existence for daily use. Known as the "El Camino" of potters, when asked about whether he considers himself an artist or crafts person, Rich responds, "Is the El-Camino a car or a truck?" Open studio available when classes are not in session. Open studio Monday thru Saturday. Closed on Sundays. $50 materials fee includes clay glazes and firing of first box of clay. Addition clay and firings after first box has an additional charge. Ceramic classes take place in the Lower Level of Upper Barn on Upper Byrdcliffe Road, Woodstock, NY. Family Day at Byrdcliffe Ceramic Studio Family Day at Byrdcliffe Ceramic Studio Looking for something to do with your family? The Byrdcliffe Ceramics Studio (located in the Byrdcliffe Barn on 484 Upper Byrdcliffe Road) is having an Open Studio Day. You can make sculpture, hand build, or try working on the potter's wheel. This event is free and open to the public on Sunday September 12, 2010 from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm. Come get your hand's dirty at the Ceramic's Studio and have some fun with your family. Creations can be fired for $2 per piece. If you have any questions, please contact Rich Conti, Ceramics Director at ceramics[at]woodstockguild.org or call 845.679.2079. Sunday, September 12, 2010 From 10:30 - 1:00 pm Open studio for members and non-members Free and open to the public (located in the Byrdcliffe Barn on 484 Upper Byrdcliffe Road) Fall Ceramic Session I: All Levels Pottery with Rich Conti New classes for the Fall with Ceramics in Residence instructor, Rich Conti. NOTE NEW DATES! Mondays Mondays: September 13 – October 25 1 – 4 pm or 6 - 9 pm Price per session: $200 for members, $230 for non-members Materials Fee: $50 Order Form Wednesdays Wednesdays: September 15 – October 27, 2010 1 – 4 pm or 6 - 9 pm Price per session: $200 for members, $230 for non-members Materials Fee: $50 Order Form Fall Ceramic Session II: All Levels Pottery with Rich Conti New classes for the Fall with Ceramics in Residence instructor, Rich Conti. Mondays Mondays: November 1 – December 13, 2010 1 – 4 pm or 6 - 9 pm Price per session: $200 for members, $230 for non-members Materials Fee: $50 Order Form Wednesdays Wednesdays: November 3 – December 15 1 – 4 pm or 6 - 9 pm Price per session: $200 for members, $230 for non-members Materials Fee: $50 Order Form