Pottery Notes – Chelsea

Week of April 6

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 at closing 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.

Shared Studio Reminder
Our studios are shared spaces, cared for by a community of people who love working with clay. Thank you for helping keep them welcoming for everyone. Please clean up after your class or studio session on time so the next group can begin as scheduled. Please wait to set up until the class in session has fully wrapped up. Registering for studio sessions also helps ensure there is enough space for all.

Before you leave, take a few moments to clean what you used. Wipe down wheels, tables, and wedging surfaces, clean sinks, use sponges or mops rather than dry sweeping, and dispose of clay and slip properly with no clay left in sinks.

We all share responsibility for this space. Thank you for leaving it better than you found it and for supporting a culture of mutual respect.

Glazing Grace Period
All work on the bisque shelves must be glazed and submitted for firing no later than Sunday, April 19 at 6 p.m. The bisque shelves will be completely cleared the morning of April 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, May 10. Any remaining work will be donated or discarded on Monday, May 11, at 9:00 a.m.

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

The Independent Artist Membership is Growing
Since the launch last fall, over 40 artists have taken advantage of this flexible option. Learn more about membership’s 30-day commitment using this link, or email artistmembers@greenwichhouse.org arrange a walk-through or ask other questions.

Save the Date: May 19 Town Hall
GHP’s next online community town hall will be on the evening of Tuesday, May 19. Stay tuned for details.

Curious about the Greenwich House Pottery Artist Membership studio?
Join us this Sunday, April 12 to tour the space, learn about the programming and hit up our sidewalk sale at 27 Barrow Street. There will be demonstrations and hands-on activities throughout the day. Ever wonder what slipcasting is? We will be showing off the new mold making and slipcasting classroom as well. We have hundreds of pots to sell, so grab a new vase to spruce up your space for spring or find the perfect gift for Mother’s Day!

GALLERY & RESIDENCY PROGRAM
Spring Artist in Residence
Please help us welcome our spring artist in residence: Janisse Gracia. Janisse will be in residence with us at our West Village location from April 6 through June 20. Janisse is an LA-based artist who explores the emotional power we invest in our daily routines. During her residency, she will explore how uprooting herself to temporarily live in New York City will change her understanding of the way care, ritual, and adaptation can be embedded into objects. Stop by the residency studio on our first floor by the spray booth to say hi, introduce yourself, and see what Janisse is working on.

At-A-Glance Dates and Deadlines
Monday, April 6: First day of classes
Monday, April 6 – June 2: Janisse Gracia Artist in Residence (Jones St.)
Sunday, April 12: Open House for Barrow Street Membership and Slipcasting Studio
Sunday, April 19: End of glazing grace period

Week of March 23

STUDIO BUSINESS
It’s the last week of class
Please finish all of your projects and drop them off for bisque this week. Take home any personal belongings and tools before the last day of the term, March 28. Focus on finishing and bisque-firing works-in-progress. Technicians are not restocking clay this week, and students should not make any new work. If you choose to hold any in-progress pieces, please label them with your name and “Spring 2026,” although we highly encourage you to finish and fire all greenware so that staff can safely clean our classroom shelves.

Please make it a priority to glaze your bisqueware from this term. Don’t forget to check the glaze studio calendar to see if a class has reserved the room to work during class time. You must always check in with the faculty member before working during class reservations, including for the spray booth.

For students who are not able to finish all of their glazing before the end of winter term, you may return during the first two weeks of spring classes—even if you are not enrolled. This “glazing grace period” will be April 6 – 19.

Dry as a… bone
While we are finishing projects this week, please remember that carving, sanding, and trimming bone dry pieces is not only discouraged, it is dangerous for those around you. Exposure to clay dust can lead to major pulmonary issues, which is why we want you to make wet alterations to your work and prevent dust from being created.

Spring Registration
Spring class registration is now open! Invite your friends to join us for a class this spring and stay tuned for announcements about spring community events.

Studio Snapshots
We want to see your smiling faces and projects or progress you’re proud of! Help us build our library of images that show the best of Greenwich House. Please upload any images you want to share to this shared google folder. Put your name or instagram handle in the file name if you want to be credited on social media. Thanks for being part of GHP’s legacy!

Visit a Collection of Studio Pottery
We have a great opportunity to visit an incredible private collection of studio pottery. Join art educator Caroline Babson as GHP visits potter Posey Bacopoulos for an intimate look at her private collection of American studio pottery and more, built over decades of passionate collecting. Register now for this West Village excursion on Thursday, March 26 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. This field trip is just a taste of the upcoming Out On The Town course! Use this link to register for this one-time trip.

The Independent Artist Membership is Growing
You won’t be alone in the Barrow Street Membership Studio–as of the end of March, we have 22 artists working independently for both handbuilders and wheel throwers. Since the launch last fall, over 40 artists have taken advantage of this flexible option. Learn more about membership’s 30-day commitment using this link, or email artistmembers@greenwichhouse.org arrange a walk-through or ask other questions.

Spring Financial Aid Update
Thanks to everyone who contributed to the financial aid fund—and it’s still not too late to donate! With 32 applicants for spring term, we have redeemed almost $6,000 in need-based tuition aid for upcoming classes. Thanks for making clay more accessible for more people! Follow the QR code to keep growing our base of support for future awards.

At-A-Glance Dates and Deadlines
Thursday, March 24: Visit Posey Bacopoulos’s Collection
Saturday, March 28: Last day of spring term
Sunday, March 29 – Sunday, April 5: GHP is closed for inter-term break
Monday, April 6: Spring term classes begin

Week of March 16

STUDIO BUSINESS

Wet Clay Deadline and Firing Timeline Reminder
Plan ahead for the end of the term. This week is your last chance to use wet clay. Clay will not be restocked after March 21, so everyone can focus on finishing their winter term projects. The last day of classes at GHP is March 28.

For students who are not able to finish all of their glazing before the end of winter term, you may return during the first two weeks of spring classes, even if you are not enrolled. This “glazing grace period” will be April 6 – 19.

Wrap It Up
Winter term ends on Saturday, March 28. Please take home any personal belongings and tools before then. This week focus on finishing and bisque-firing works-in-progress. If you choose to hold any in-progress pieces, please label them with your name and “Spring 2026,” although we highly encourage you to finish and fire all greenware so that staff can safely clean your classroom shelves!

Spring Registration
Spring class registration is now open! Invite your friends to join us for a class this spring and stay tuned for announcements about spring community events.

At-A-Glance Dates and Deadlines
Saturday, March 21: Last day for wet clay.
Thursday, March 24: Visit Posey Bacopoulos’s Collection
Saturday, March 28: Last day of spring term
Sunday, March 29 – Sunday, April 5: GHP is closed for inter-term break

Week of March 9

STUDIO BUSINESS

Wet Clay Deadline and Firing Timeline Reminder

Plan ahead for the end of the term. Your last chance to use wet clay is the week of March 15 – 21. Clay will not be stocked after March 21, so everyone can focus on finishing their winter term projects. The last day of classes at GHP is March 28.

Glaze It

As we enter WEEK 10, please make it a priority to glaze your bisqueware from this term. Don’t forget to check the glaze studio calendar to see if a class has reserved the room to work during class time. You must always check in with the faculty member before working during class reservations.

An Epidemic of Torn Sponges

Big rectangle cleaning sponges are beautiful in their wholeness. Please do not tear or cut pieces from their glorious bodies. The office has a variety of sponges available, and cosmetic wedges are a small, firm, very affordable option for your tool box. Please keep track of your sponges of all shapes and sizes so they do not end up in the reclaim.

Spring Registration

Spring class registration is now open! Invite your friends to join us for a class this spring and stay tuned for announcements about spring community events.

Class Visits

Thank you for your patience as GHP’s Director, Caitlin, visits each of our 50+ classes this term. The schedule has shifted slightly from the original plan, but she’s looking forward to spending time in the classrooms and seeing the studio work that is the heart of our educational mission.

Blizzard Make-Up Classes

Monday classes are scheduling make-up dates from our blizzard snow day. Weekend studio sessions may be unavailable on March 14, or 15. Please check the schedule ahead of time to reserve your spot. Monday students, please check your email or talk to your faculty member about your make-up date.

Town Hall Recording
If you were unable to attend the Town Hall meeting last week, the recording can be found online here. The passcode is U&3z7$$v to view the video. Topics included: Progress on the 16 Jones upgrades, Student Facilities Request Form (Coming soon), Cleaning improvements, Caitlin’s reflections on her first nine months as Director, and what’s ahead for Membership, staffing, and community involvement, followed by Q&A.

At-A-Glance Dates and Deadlines

Monday, March 9 at 10:00 a.m.: Spring class registration is now open.

Saturday, March 21: Last day for wet clay.

Thursday, March 24: Visit Posey Bacopoulos’s Collection

Saturday, March 28: Last day of spring term

Sunday, March 29 – Sunday, April 5: GHP is closed for inter-term break

Week of March 2

STUDIO BUSINESS

Spring Registration

Spring class registration opens March 9. Current students (anyone who has had a regular class within the last 12 months) can register at 10:00 a.m., and new students can register at noon. Current students will receive an email at 9:00 a.m. that day with the special link to register.

Class Visits

Blizzard Make-Up Classes

Monday classes are scheduling make-up dates from our blizzard snow day. Weekend studio sessions may be unavailable on March 7, 8, 14, or 15. Please check the schedule ahead of time to reserve your spot. Monday students, please check your email or talk to your faculty member about your make-up date.

At-A-Glance Dates and Deadlines

Monday, March 9 at 10:00 a.m.: Spring class registration opens for current GHP Students.

Thursday, March 24: Visit Posey Bacopoulos’s Collection

Week of February 23

STUDIO BUSINESS

Two Year Anniversary!
We’re coming up on two years since GHP Chelsea opened! Thank you all for making this community what it has grown into – a welcoming, buzzing, clean studio! We appreciate your continued commitment to play in clay with us!

Town Hall This Week
GHP’s next community-wide town hall is happening on Thursday, February 26 at 5:00 p.m. via Zoom. To receive the Zoom link, please use this link to RSVP for the event. Topics for the agenda can be emailed to cbrown@greenwichhouse.org.

Financial Aid Applications are Due on Friday, February 27 by 5:00 p.m.
That’s it, that’s the note.

Spring Registration
Spring class registration opens March 9. Current students (anyone who has had a regular class within the last 12 months) can register at 10:00 a.m., and new students can register at noon. Current students will receive an email at 9:00 a.m. that day with the special link to register.

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.

Large Work Reminder
We encourage you to make work as large as 22 inches in any direction, but please note that larger work will likely take longer than small work to be fired due to spatial limitations in the kilns and accounting for drying time.

GHP Artist Membership – Now with Wheels!
The Barrow Street Membership Studio recently added pottery wheels, making it an even more versatile option for artists seeking an independent space to work, including expanded access hours. Memberships are available on a monthly basis, beginning on the 1st or the 15th of the month, with a minimum commitment of just 30 days. Click here for more information. To arrange a walk-through or ask questions, please email artistmembers@greenwichhouse.org.

At-A-Glance Dates and Deadlines
Thursday, February 26, 5:00 p.m.: GHP Town Hall via Zoom
Friday, February 27 at 5:00 p.m.: Financial aid applications are due
Monday, March 9 at 10:00 a.m.: Spring class registration opens for current GHP Students.

Week of February 16

STUDIO BUSINESS
Welcome “Late-Winter” 6-Week Classes

We ask that you carefully read the student guidelines for studio information and policies. Your teacher will read Pottery Notes every week, which are also posted on our website.

Studio hours are posted on the front door and online. Please do not arrive early or stay late.

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 on the community bulletin board.

Town Hall Rescheduled
GHP’s next community-wide town hall has been rescheduled to Thursday, February 26 at 5:00 p.m. via Zoom. To receive the Zoom link, RSVP for the event. Topics for the agenda can be emailed to cbrown@greenwichhouse.org.

Sunday Open Studio Time
On Sundays, please be considerate of the teen wheel and handbuilding classes from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. If you are signed up for studio time, avoid entering the classrooms while they are in session. Come early if you’re signed up for the 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. studio session, and wait until teen classes end at 1:00 p.m. to get tools for the afternoon 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. studio time.

The Floor is Lava
Don’t let debris such wood splinters or small rocks get into the reclaim stream. Reminder that anything that comes off the floor should go into the trash.

No Class Chips on Glazed Work
Remember not to put class chips on top or inside of pots that are glazed. Why? They will fuse to your piece permanently!

Spring is Coming
The spring schedule is nearly complete and should be available by the end of this week. Financial aid applications are open and the deadline is Friday, Feburary 27 at 5:00 p.m. Class registration opens March 9 in staggered windows:

10:00 a.m.: Class registration opens for existing GHP Students (anyone who had a regular class within the last year)

12:00 p.m.: Class registration opens for new students

GALLERY & RESIDENCY PROGRAM
It’s the last week to 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 are open for spring term classes
Thursday, February 26, 5:00 p.m.: GHP Town Hall via Zoom
Friday, February 27 at 5:00 p.m.: Financial aid applications are due
Monday, March 9 at 10:00 a.m.: Spring class registration open for current GHP Students.

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.”

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 April 6

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Week of March 16

Week of March 9

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WEATHER CLOSURE NOTICE