Pottery Notes – West Village

Week of April 6

STUDIO BUSINESS 

Welcome! 
We hope that you had a happy and safe break, and 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. 

Door Code
The door code for entry is 5-3-1. This code will only work during the hours that the studio is open. Studio hours are posted on the front door and online. Holiday and break closures are noted in Pottery Notes and our website. 

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 

  • The glazing grace period for cone 6 glazing extends from Monday, April 6, to Sunday, April 19 at 6:00 p.m.  
  • Students are welcome to label and store their work for cone 10 glazing using orange tape. Mark each piece with your name and “Cone 10.”  
  • Any unlabeled bisqueware from winter term or prior will be donated or discarded the morning of April 20. Work that is labeled for cone 10 will be safe indefinitely until gas firing resumes. 
  • The final day to pick up previously glazed winter glazeware is May 10 at 6:00 p.m. 

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 & Found
Our lost and found is located in the basement. Valuable items will be held in the Liaison office. Items are donated or discarded after 30 days, so be sure to take a look if you are missing something. 

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 Artist 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.  

We do not anticipate cone 10 firings in March and are still waiting for a chimney inspection before we can resume in Spring term. Students may save bisqueware for the impending return of cone 10 firing. Just make sure it is clearly labeled with orange tape, your name, and “cone 10.” A separate glazing grace period will be announced for this work when our kilns are operational. 

Locker Renewal
Returning students, now is the time to renew your locker for spring term. Stop by the office or use this link to pay for your locker. If you want to change locker locations, please renew now and come to the office during the first week of spring term to see what is available. If you don’t currently have a locker, new rentals will be available during the first day of your spring class—please visit the office then.   

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! 

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. 

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