Pottery Notes – Chelsea

Week of February 9

STUDIO BUSINESS
“Early winter” 6-Week Classes End this Week
For students in our early winter / A-section classes: This is the last week your class meets and we hope you had an excellent time! For students not continuing into a late winter/ B-section class, here is your to-do list by the end of your last class:

Make sure to finish all work in progress

Measure and drop off your work for firing

Clear off all items from your class shelf

Take home all personal items (THIS INCLUDES ALL TOOLS).

Empty and clean your locker. Please let a Student Liaison know when you have vacated your locker.

You are welcome to return to finish glazing during open studio for the two weeks following your class. All glazing must be completed no later than March 1st.

For students who are continuing into the next section, you must label the work you leave on your shelf after February 15. Use the orange masking tape and sharpies to label your work in progress with YOUR NAME and “B-section.”

Class Visits
GHP’s Director, Caitlin, is on her way to all classes to say hello. Caitlin is always interested to see what you’re making and give you an opportunity to ask questions about GHP. Tuesday classes, due to a scheduling conflict, your visits will take place the first week of March.

SAVE THE DATE: Town Hall
GHP’s next community-wide town hall will be on Wednesday, February 18 at 5:00 p.m. via Zoom. Please stay tuned for details to sign up for the Zoom link, and how to submit topics for discussion.

Sign up for B-Section classes
As our early winter A-Section classes come to a close, be sure to renew your clay class for the B-section, and invite your friends to jump in for the rest of the season. For these 6-week classes, topics and demonstrations start over for new students, so you haven’t missed a thing.

Sunday Open Studio Time
Please be considerate of the Teen Wheel and Handbuilding classes from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m on Sundays if you are signed up for studio time and avoid entering the classrooms while they are in session. Come early if you’re signed up for the 10am-2pm studio time and wait until teen classes end at 1pm to get tools for the afternoon 2pm-6pm studio time.

GALLERY & RESIDENCY PROGRAM
Stop by the gallery at 16 Jones St. to see Lie Low, a new solo exhibition by Yage Wang. In this exhibition, Wang investigates form by repeating a single motif: a dead cockroach. Creating each individual bug challenged Wang to explore how the same form could be shaped, manipulated, and experienced in a new way. The gallery is open during usual Pottery hours. Ask a staff member for assistance if the gallery door is closed when you’d like to view the exhibition.

At-A-Glance Dates and Deadlines
Thursday, January 8 – Friday, February 20: Lie Low, Yage Wang solo exhibition in Jane Hartsook Gallery, 16 Jones St.
Friday, February 13: Financial aid applications will open for spring term classes
Sunday, February 15, 2:30 – 5:30 p.m.: Make-up classes for CH11 and CW12 due to the snow day on Jan 26. Studio sessions are modified.
Monday, February 16: GHP is closed for Presidents Day. Classes do not meet.
Wednesday, February 18, 5:00 p.m.: GHP Town Hall via Zoom
Friday, February 27 at 5:00 p.m.: Financial aid applications are due

Week of February 2

STUDIO BUSINESS

Workshop Alert!
We are thrilled to welcome back Sophie Gibson for a two-day workshop the weekend of February 7-8. There are just 4 seats left for this class. Sophie is an MFA graduate of Alfred University–you may remember her work from the January 2025 exhibition in our gallery. She will lead you to discover the art of sculpting reliefs and creating functional press molds. Using oil-based clay, you’ll model from a 3D object, create a press mold, then cast your design in clay to produce repeatable forms for experimentation. Visit our website for further details. Current Students receive $30 off using code ghp-student-workshop.

Class Visits
GHP’s Director, Caitlin, will come around to say hello to classes starting this week, and over the next few weeks. Caitlin is always interested to see what you’re making and give you an opportunity to ask questions about GHP. Tuesday classes, due to a scheduling conflict, your visit will take place the first week of March

Pot Donations on Hold
Woah! Hold your pot donations. GHP Chelsea is not currently accepting pots for donation due to spatial and transport limitations. If you would love to donate to us, please bring your pots to 16 Jones St. We appreciate it!

Attention 6 Week A-Section Classes!
This week (week 5 of winter term) is your last chance to bisque your greenware if you want to glaze it in your sixth week of class. Assistants will do their best to get all of the A-section bisque through the kilns. There is a two-week glaze grace period after your class ends, just double check that a class hasn’t booked the glaze room on our website before coming in.

For Our Safety
X-acto blades and other similar detachable blades are not allowed in the studio in any capacity – the blades tend to end up in the reclaim, put Assistants at risk of injury and potentially students if they make it into the recycled clay. Try a small paring knife if you need a sharp edge.

Please Don’t Feed the Animals
Clay, community, and food go hand in hand, but if you or your class brings snacks, please take responsibility for the aftermath.

Make sure all crumbs are cleaned from the tables, counters, and floors. This goes for shared treats and individual snacks.

Please take home any leftovers. As staff, we appreciate your sharing, but the office is sometimes a buffet of stale bread and half-bottles of wine. If no one specifically claims your goodies, please take them home to enjoy.

At-A-Glance Dates and Deadlines
Thursday, January 8 – Friday, February 20: Lie Low, Yage Wang solo exhibition in Jane Hartsook Gallery, 16 Jones St.
Saturday, February 7 – Sunday, February 8: The Big Sprig workshop with Sophie Gibson
Sunday, February 15, 2:30 – 5:30 p.m.: Make-up classes for CH11 and CW12 due to the snow day on Jan 26. Studio sessions are modified.
Monday, February 16: GHP is closed for Presidents Day. Classes do not meet.
Wednesday, February 18, 5:00 p.m.: GHP Town Hall via Zoom

Week of January 26

STUDIO BUSINESS

Glaze Pick-up Deadline: Sunday, February 1

This is the final week to pick up your glazed work from fall term. Any remaining work from fall term will be donated or discarded on Monday, February 2, at 9:00 a.m. Any work that was glazed and fired in January will be safe until April.

Workshop Alert!
We are thrilled to welcome back Sophie Gibson for a two-day workshop the weekend of February 7-8. There are just 4 seats left for this class. Sophie is an MFA graduate of Alfred University–you may remember her work from the January 2025 exhibition in our gallery. She will lead you to discover the art of sculpting reliefs and creating functional press molds. Using oil-based clay, you’ll model from a 3D object, create a press mold, then cast your design in clay to produce repeatable forms for experimentation. Visit our website for further details.
Current Students receive $30 off using code ghp-student-workshop.

Class Visits

GHP’s Director, Caitlin, will come around to say hello to classes starting the week of February 2. Caitlin is always interested to see what you’re making and give you an opportunity to ask questions about GHP.

GALLERY & RESIDENCY PROGRAM

Stop by the gallery at 16 Jones St. to see Lie Low, a new solo exhibition by Yage Wang. In this exhibition, Wang investigates form by repeating a single motif: a dead cockroach. Creating each individual bug challenged Wang to explore how the same form could be shaped, manipulated, and experienced in a new way. The gallery is open during usual Pottery hours. Ask a staff member for assistance if the gallery door is closed when you’d like to view the exhibition.

At-A-Glance Dates and Deadlines

Thursday, January 8 – Friday, February 20: Lie Low, Yage Wang solo exhibition in Jane Hartsook Gallery, 16 Jones St.

Sunday, February 1: Deadline to pick up glazed work from fall term at GHP Chelsea

Saturday, February 7 – Sunday, February 8: The Big Sprig workshop with Sophie Gibson

Monday, February 16: GHP is closed for Presidents Day. Classes do not meet.

Week of January 19

STUDIO BUSINESS

Cough, Sneeze

This is your friendly and supportive reminder to stay home if you are feeling ill or have symptoms of respiratory illness. Covid, flu, and other bugs are circulating, and they are unkind! We encourage everyone to wash your hands regularly and wear a mask.

Glaze Discard Date

Take your glazed work home by Sunday, February 1. Any remaining work from fall term will be donated or discarded on Monday, February 2, at 9:00 a.m.

Any work that was glazed and fired in January will be safe until April.

Winter Bisque

Along with the glazing grace period and the bisque toss date, no new bisqueware submitted this term will come out until Tuesday, January 20. Winter pieces will be fired but stored in a safe area away from the bisque pick up shelves to prevent accidental discard with Fall work. All bisque from Fall term has been fired at this point.

Workshop Alert!
We are thrilled to welcome back Sophie Gibson for a two-day workshop the weekend of February 7-8. Sophie is an MFA graduate of Alfred University–you may remember her work from the January 2025 exhibition in our gallery. She will lead you to discover the art of sculpting reliefs and creating functional press molds. Using oil-based clay, you’ll model from a 3D object, create a press mold, then cast your design in clay to produce repeatable forms for experimentation. Visit our website for further details. Current Students receive $30 off using code ghp-student-workshop.

Pottery Advisory Committee
The Pottery Advisory Committee is composed of students and faculty members representing each of the ceramic disciplines taught at GHP, with a mix of both long-time and newer community members, taking or teaching classes at either GHP location. Find out more about the members of the committee and how you can submit inquiries and comments on our website.

Hello, Goodbye

We are excited to welcome Anthony Rodriguez and Silvie Schlein to the staff this week! Anthony will be working as a Chelsea Studio Assistant and as a Liaison at Jones, and Silvie will be based at Chelsea. We bid a fond farewell to Kiani who is going to a residency this year, with promises to return to NYC.

GALLERY & RESIDENCY PROGRAM

At-A-Glance Dates and Deadlines

Thursday, January 8 – Friday, February 20: Lie Low, Yage Wang solo exhibition in Jane Hartsook Gallery, 16 Jones St.

Sunday, February 1: Deadline to pick up glazed work from fall term at GHP Chelsea

Saturday, February 7 – Sunday, February 8: The Big Sprig workshop with Sophie Gibson

Week of January 12

STUDIO BUSINESS
Glazing Grace Period: Fall Students Finish Up
All work on the bisque shelves must be glazed and submitted for firing no later than Sunday, January 18 at 5:30 p.m. The bisque shelves will be completely cleared the morning of January 20; anything left on the shelves will be discarded to make space for new work regardless of individual students’ enrollment!

Take your glazed work home by Sunday, February 1. Any remaining work will be donated or discarded on Monday, February 2, at 9:00 a.m.

Winter Bisque
Along with the glazing grace period and the bisque toss date, no new bisqueware submitted this term will come out until Tuesday, January 20. Winter pieces will be fired but stored in a safe area away from the bisque pick up shelves to prevent accidental discard with Fall work. All bisque from Fall term has been fired at this point.

Bed of Nails
We are excited to be carrying a brand new “bed of nails” kiln stilt. This porcelain stilt system has adjustable pegs to fire various size pieces when you need limited contact with the kiln shelf. Check it out at the studio assistant desk.

Workshop Alert!
We are thrilled to welcome back Sophie Gibson for a two-day workshop the weekend of February 7-8. Sophie is an MFA graduate of Alfred University–you may remember her work from the January 2025 exhibition in our gallery. She will lead you to discover the art of sculpting reliefs and creating functional press molds. Using oil-based clay, you’ll model from a 3D object, create a press mold, then cast your design in clay to produce repeatable forms for experimentation. Visit our website for details.
Current Students receive $30 off using code ghp-student-workshop.

Cough, Sneeze
This is your friendly and supportive reminder to stay home if you are feeling ill or have symptoms of respiratory illness. Covid, flu, and norovirus are circulating, and they are unkind! We encourage everyone to wash your hands regularly and wear a mask.

At-A-Glance Dates and Deadlines
Thursday, January 8 – Friday, February 20: Lie Low, Yage Wang solo exhibition in Jane Hartsook Gallery, 16 Jones St.
Tuesday, January 13: First day of mold making and slipcasting classes at 27 Barrow St.
Sunday, January 18: End of glazing grace period
Monday, January 19: GHP is closed for Martin Luther King, Jr., Day. Classes do not meet.

Week of January 5

STUDIO BUSINESS

Welcome!

We are excited to have everyone back! Whether you are a new or returning student, we ask that you carefully read the student guidelines for studio information and policies. Each week in class, teachers will read Pottery Notes, which contains all the studio updates you should know. If you miss hearing them read aloud, please check online or on the bulletin boards weekly to make sure you are aware of important announcements and deadlines. You can also check the Community Board for the Who’s Who of studio staff.

Studio Hours

Studio hours are posted on the front door and online. Holiday and break closures are noted in Pottery Notes and online.

Please do not arrive early or stay late. It is important that our staff have time to prep for the day and are able to leave the studio on time each evening.

Monday: 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Tuesday – Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Saturday – Sunday: 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Glazing Grace Period: Fall Students Finish Up

All work on the bisque shelves must be glazed and submitted for firing no later than Sunday, January 18 at 5:30 p.m. The bisque shelves will be completely cleared the morning of January 20; anything left on the shelves will be discarded to make space for new work regardless of individual students’ enrollment!

Take your glazed work home by Sunday, February 1. Any remaining work will be donated or discarded on Monday, February 2, at 9:00 a.m.

Winter Bisque

Along with the Glazing Grace Period and the Bisque Toss date, no new bisqueware submitted this term will come out until Tuesday, January 20. Winter pieces will be fired but stored in a safe area away from the bisque pick up shelves to prevent accidental discard with Fall work. All bisque from Fall term has been fired at this point.

Studio Sessions

You can book studio sessions to work outside of class time. Each session is 4 hours long, can be booked in your respective classroom, and costs $10 per booking. The session calendar and registration instructions are posted in each classroom. You can book your session by visiting the Current Students section of our website and selecting Register for Studio Sessions. Friday evening studio session reservations are $5! Pre-registration is required, and staff will check registrations during each period.

Lost and Found

Our lost and found is located beneath the measuring iPad. Valuable items are stored separately; please see staff. Items are dated and donated or discarded after 30 days.

GALLERY & RESIDENCY PROGRAM

Upcoming Exhibition: Yage Wang

Our next exhibition is a solo show of work by Yage Wang. His artist talk and opening reception will be on Thursday, January 8. The artist talk is 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. and the opening reception will be 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Be sure to sign up for the talk online or in the office to reserve your seat. Both the talk and reception are free and open to the public.

At-A-Glance Dates and Deadlines

Monday, January 5: First day of wheel and handbuilding classes

Thursday, January 8: Yage Wang exhibition, Jane Hartsook Gallery, 16 Jones Street. Artist talk 4:00 – 5:00 p.m., opening reception 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Monday, January 12: First day of mold making and slipcasting classes at 27 Barrow St.

Sunday, January 18: End of glazing grace period

Monday, January 19: GHP is closed for Martin Luther King, Jr., Day. Classes do not meet.

Week of February 9

Week of February 2

Week of January 26

Week of January 19

Week of January 12

Week of January 5

WEATHER CLOSURE NOTICE