Ceramics
Code: C0508-25
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Open to All
Students of any skill and knowledge level.
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Ages 13-17
Wheel Throwing for Teens
Jun 30 - Jul 4, 2025Past
9AM-3PM
Upcoming Workshops in Ceramics
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January Studio Sessions: Ceramics
Jan 4 - 29, 2027
Concept
Discover the endless possibilities of clay through pottery’s many creative forms, including bowls, plates, cups, and mugs. This workshop, designed specifically for teens, introduces students to the potter’s wheel. Students start with centering the clay and work their way to the creation of forms. Students learn glazing technique using underglazes and clear glazes.
Media & Techniques
Low fire clay, underglazes, potter’s wheel, clay tools, wheel-throwing, trimming, cone 05 oxidation.
Faculty
Molly Altman
Molly Altman began working in clay in her hometown of Amherst, MA and earned a BA in ceramics from Bennington College, VT. She has made work as a resident artist at Green River Pottery in Santa Fe, NM, Recipiente Estudio in Mexico City, and Cobb Mountain Art and Ecology Project in Loch Lomond, CA. She is a current artist-in-residence at the Carbondale Clay Center in Carbondale, CO.
Upcoming Workshops in Ceramics
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January Studio Sessions: Ceramics
Jan 4 - 29, 2027
Workshop Details
Workshop Supplies
For general information about studio access, shipping, and more, please visit our info page.
If you have any questions regarding your supplies for your workshop, please contact Joanne Seongweon Lee, [email protected].
Provided by Anderson Ranch
Equipment
- Kilns
- Shared Tables
- Water Buckets
- Wheel
Supplies
- Clear Glaze
- Plastic for Covering Works
- The clay allowance is 50 pounds for this one-week workshop. Only the clays and glazes chosen for the workshop will be available for use, which are predetermined by the instructor. Please do not bring additional clay from your studio.
- Underglazes
What you need to bring
Required Tools and Supplies
- Apron and/or Towel**
- Basic Pottery Tools**
- Favorite Pottery Tools From Your Home Studio
- T-Shirt for Screen Printing**
- Variety of Brushes**
Optional Tools and Supplies
- Packing Materials**
* Available for purchase in the studio.
** Available to purchase at the Anderson Ranch ArtWorks Store for 10% off. The store aims to stock comparable items, though specific products from the supply list may vary based on inventory.
Learn more about shipping supplies and artwork to and from the Ranch in the Student Handbook.
Scholarships, College Credit & Discounts
Making Art Accessible
Applications for scholarship support are encouraged. Specific scholarships are funded by Ranch supporters, either through endowed funds or special gifts.
Many colleges and universities offer college credit for workshops taken at Anderson Ranch. Discounts are available for students and teachers.
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Studio Session
Jan 4 - 29, 20279 AM - 5 PM
January Studio Sessions: Ceramics
Joanne Seongweon Lee
Tuition $5,200
Code ZSC0101-27
Anderson Ranch’s January Studio Sessions provide artists the opportunity to work on independent projects while receiving mentoring and critique sessions with Anderson Ranch artistic staff and interns. Each participant receives an assigned studio space, orientation, and access to equipment, as well as some morning group demonstrations and / or critiques. This program affords artists the experience enjoyed by national and international artists who access our state-of-the-art studios. Participants may expand their practices, take artistic risks, try new media or complete works for exhibition. *Studios are open 24 hours a day and on weekends for students enrolled in multiple weeks, with limited use of equipment due to safety requirements. There are no staff hours or kiln-firing on weekends. IMPORTANT DETAILS: Students will be responsible for all material costs associated with their projects. Private dorm rooms are available at Anderson Ranch for an additional fee; click here to view January 2027 lodging options. Breakfasts and dinners are included in the dorm fee. Lunches are included in the studio fees. TO APPLY: Applicants must submit project proposals or portfolios for approval. Contact Betsy Alwin to apply: [email protected]