Peter Beasecker
Peter Beasecker received his MFA from Alfred University. He has been recognized for many years as a maker of quiet, elegant porcelain pots reflecting a studied and haptic sensibility. He has exhibited extensively in national and international venues, and his work is included in the collections of the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian Institution, The Minneapolis Institute of Art, and the Mint Museum in North Carolina. He has been a visiting artist and workshop leader at over sixty institutions. Beasecker is a professor of art at Syracuse University and maintains a studio in Cazenovia, New York.
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Peter's Upcoming Workshops
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Level III
Students have significant experience with clay forming techniques, such as throwing, hand building and modeling. Students are comfortable with ceramics equipment, such as wheels, extruders and slab rollers. Students are self-starting with some formal training and have taken a minimum of three classes or workshops.
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Level IV
Students have advanced skills and knowledge of the ceramics field. Students are highly motivated, have a minimum of five years experience in the field and have a portfolio of their artwork. Typical students are academics and professional artists.
Sep 7 - 18, 2026
9 AM - 5 PM
Studio Farm Table: The Art of Dining
Peter Beasecker, Barclay Dodge
Tuition $2,300
Code C1518-26
This intensive workshop focuses on thinking, forming, and exploring new possibilities with utilitarian pottery. The guest artist, Chef Barclay Dodge, discusses presentation, creative decision-making, and seasonal influences, sharing a menu to inspire participants in the creation of tableware. Studio work and firings culminate in a multi-course meal—served on the dishes we make in the workshop — at the acclaimed Aspen restaurant Bosq. Demonstrations, discussions, and presentations focus on personal expression in pottery as it moves between both service and display.