The Art of Clay Studio
Welcome to the Art of Clay Studio, a light-filled, open space that incorporates new storage and work areas. Members have 24-hour access to the clay studio.
Visit
The Art of Clay Studio, located on the first floor of the Paul J. Schupf Art Center at 93 Main Street in Waterville, is equipped with two electric kilns, a raku kiln, eight wheels, a slab roller, an extruder, and a selection of Amaco Underglazes and Amaco Potter’s Choice glazes.Â
Membership Information
Clay Studio memberships are available for intermediate level ceramic artists. The Art of Clay Studio defines intermediate level as a potter who possesses at least two years of experience, who can be self-sufficient and responsible for following all studio practices and protocols. Access to the studio is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, excluding classes and workshops. Clay studio members must be at least 18 years old and children are not permitted in the studio.
Pricing
Membership Fee: $170/month, 3 months/$480 ($30 discount)Â
25-pound bag of clay: $35Â
Members receive $25 off any clay class or workshop
Raku Firings
Experience the excitement of raku firing! This traditional Japanese technique is known for producing beautifully unpredictable results. Glazed pieces are quickly heated to approximately 1,850°F and then carefully removed from the kiln while still glowing red-hot. They are then placed into reduction bins where the intense heat ignites combustible materials such as paper, sawdust, or leaves. The bin is then covered, reducing the oxygen and creating dramatic surface effects. For more information or to book your private raku firing, click the button below.
Field Trips
The ART OF CLAY STUDIO offers fall and spring raku firing field trips for grades 9–12. Students will learn the history and science of raku and see how rapid heating and reduction produce unique and often dramatic surface effects. While the kiln is firing, students will enjoy a tour of Waterville Creates and will return to watch the dramatic final stage of the raku process.
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