Pottery Notes – West Village

Week of June 1

STUDIO BUSINESS
Moldmaker Memo
We are reaching the end of our slipcasting session! Slipcasters: before the end of the term, make sure to clean the studio and consolidate your tools. If you are returning for a summer class, clearly label any molds or works in progress with your name, class number and “summer 2026” using the orange masking tape provided. You may only leave these items in the slipcasting room if you will register in a moldmaking class for the next term. You may continue to use your locker for the rest of spring term, and summer renewals will be available soon.  

Any molds without an orange tape label will be discarded during the interterm break. Any molds by students who are not registered for summer term will also be discarded.  

After your last class session, students may continue using class and open studio time to cast but not use plaster.  

  • Tuesday slipcasting classes end on June 2. Wednesday slipcasting classes end on June 3. 
  • Your classroom is still reserved for you to work during class time on June 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, and 24. 
  • All greenware needs to be placed on the shelf to be bisque fired by 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 27.  

Wither Our Work
As we enter week 9, please make it a priority to glaze your bisqueware from this term. Moving your work through the process makes it easier to find pieces on the bisque and glaze pick-up shelves. 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 the spray booth.  

Clay Art Center Cone 10 Firing 
As we manage delays with the final steps needed to get our gas kilns operational, we are offering another cone 10 gas firing for students to take place at the Clay Art Center (CAC) in Port Chester, NY. 

  • To participate, please glaze, pack, and drop off your work in the Jones Street slip casting studio by Monday, June 8. Please dupply your own recyclable packing materials, which will not be returned after firing. 
  • Students may submit 3 – 4 glazed pieces for transport by staff. As a reminder, much of the cone 10 work currently waiting for firing has already been moved to the slip casting room for safe storage. 
  • Finished work will be available for pickup at GHP by Wednesday, June 17 in the hallway. 

Summer Schedule Update
The summer class schedule is now available! Registration begins on Monday, June 8. Current GHP students may register at 10:00 a.m., and new students will have access at 12:00 p.m. Summer term starts July 6 with 6-week classes at Jones, and 4-week and 8-week options at Chelsea.  

Advisory Committee Nominations
Students, members, faculty, staff are all welcome to submit a nomination to fill open seats on the advisory committee. Learn more and nominate using the form Pottery Advisory Committee Nominations – Fill out form found on the Advisory Committee page under Current Students on our website.  

COMMUNITY EVENTS
Talkin Books
Join us for a Book Talk with Ezra Shales on Pitchers of American Life: Art Within Reach. From ancient Pueblo ceramics to the humble Kool-Aid pitcher, everyday vessels tell stories about American life and culture. Don’t miss this lively conversation on Tuesday, June 2, at 7:30 p.m. at Greenwich House Theater, 27 Barrow St. Admission is free, but space is limited — visit the website to register. https://greenwichhouse.org/event/pitchers-of-american-life-art-within-reach-a-book-talk-with-ezra-shales 

Save the Date – Jones Street Festival
Celebrate the end of the spring term at our first-ever Jones Street Festival, featuring the Clay Olympics and Pride at the Pottery, a ceramic pop-up fair celebrating LGBTQIA+ artists and benefiting the Stonewall Community Foundation. Please visit our website to sign up for the Olympics and apply for the market. Plan to bring your friends on Saturday, June 27! 

Wren’s Going Away Party and Studio Sale 
Please join Studio and Program Coordinator Wren on Sunday, June 14 at GHP Chelsea, from 3pm–7:30pm for her going away party and studio clearance sale! She will have new mugs for sale as well as highly discounted animal sculptures. All are welcome! Her last day at GHP Chelsea will be July 9 before she takes off for grad school in Montana.    

GALLERY & RESIDENCY PROGRAM 

Curator-Led Tour of A Form of Reverence
Sign up to join Derek Weisberg on June 13 at 1:00 p.m. for a curator-led tour of our current exhibition, A Form of Reverence. The tour is free and open to the public with RSVP. Space is limited, so RSVP early.  

At-A-Glance Dates and Deadlines
Tuesday June 2, 7:30–8:30 p.m.: Book Talk with Ezra Shales at the Greenwich House Theater
Monday, June 8: Registration opens for summer classes, and cone 10 drop off deadline for CAC firing
Saturday, June 13, 1:00 p.m.: Curator-Led Tour of A Form of Reverence with Derek Weisberg, free with RSVP 
Sunday June 14, 3pm–7:30pm: Wren’s Going Away Party and Studio Sale, GHP Chelsea Studio Session Room
Sunday, June 21: Last day for wet clay 
Saturday, June 27: Final day of spring term and Jones Street Festival

Week of May 25

STUDIO BUSINESS 

Clay Art Center cone 10 firing 
As we manage delays with the final steps needed to get our gas kilns operational, we are offering another cone 10 gas firing for students to take place at the Clay Art Center (CAC) in Port Chester, NY. 

  • Students interested in participating should have work glazed, packed, and dropped off in the Jones Street slip casting studio by Monday, June 8. Please supply your own recyclable packing materials, which will not be returned after firing. 
  • Students may submit 3 – 4 glazed pieces for transport by staff. As a reminder, much of the cone 10 work currently waiting for firing has already been moved to the slip casting room for safe storage. 
  • Finished work will be available for pickup at GHP by Wednesday, June 17 in the hallway. 

Summer Schedule Update
The summer class schedule is now available! Registration begins on Monday, June 8. Current GHP students may register at 10:00 a.m., and new students will have access at 12:00 p.m. Summer term starts July 6 with 6-week classes at Jones, and 4-week and 8-week options at Chelsea. 

Financial Aid
Applications are now open for need-based financial aid for summer term classes. 
— For priority consideration, apply before Sunday, May 31. Awards for students to register for classes that start in July will be made before summer registration begins on June 8.
— Applications received between June 1 and July 12 will be considered for a second round of awards for 4-week classes that begin the week of August 3.
— Applications received after July 12 will be considered for fall term financial aid.  

Donations to our financial aid fund are much appreciated and can be made using this link.  

All the News
If you missed last week’s Town Hall meeting, the recording is now available. For updates about GHI Leadership, Jones Street Renovations, Cone 10 Firing, and the 2026/2027 academic year, please follow this QR code. The passcode to watch the recording is: N?+TRe4$ 

Advisory Committee Nominations
Students, members, faculty, staff are all welcome to submit a nomination to fill open seats on the advisory committee. Learn more and nominate using the form Pottery Advisory Committee Nominations – Fill out form found on the Advisory Committee page under Current Students on our website.  

COMMUNITY EVENTS 

Talkin Books
Join us for a Book Talk with Ezra Shales on Pitchers of American Life: Art Within Reach. From ancient Pueblo ceramics to the humble Kool-Aid pitcher, everyday vessels tell stories about American life and culture. Don’t miss this lively conversation on Tuesday, June 2, at 7:30 p.m. at Greenwich House Theater, 27 Barrow St. Admission is free, but space is limited — visit the website to register. https://greenwichhouse.org/event/pitchers-of-american-life-art-within-reach-a-book-talk-with-ezra-shales  

Save the Date – Jones Street Festival
Celebrate the end of the spring term at our first-ever Jones Street Festival, featuring the Clay Olympics and Pride at the Pottery, a ceramic pop-up fair celebrating LGBTQIA+ artists and benefiting the Stonewall Community Foundation. More details coming soon. Plan to bring your friends on Saturday, June 27!  

GALLERY & RESIDENCY PROGRAM 

Now Open: A Form of Reverence
A Form of Reverence, curated by Derek Weisberg, is now on view in the Jane Hartsook Gallery. The nine artists featured in this exhibition use the alchemic nature of clay to embody “reverence” in physical form. On view through June 18. 

Artist Talk: Janisse Gracia
Join us this Wednesday, May 27 at 4:00 p.m. for an artist talk by our current artist in residence, Janisse Gracia. Janisse is a Los Angeles-based artist who explores the emotional power we invest in our daily routines. During her residency, Janisse is exploring how uprooting herself to temporarily live in New York City has changed her understanding of the way care, ritual, and adaptation can be embedded into objects. The talk is free and open to the public with RSVP. 

 

At-A-Glance Dates and Deadlines 

Wednesday, May 27, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.: Artist Talk: Janisse Gracia at 16 Jones St.
Sunday, May 31: Priority deadline for summer term financial aid applications
Tuesday June 2, 7:30-8:30: Book Talk with Ezra Shales at the Greenwich House Theater
Monday, June 8: Cone 10 drop off deadline for CAC firing
Sunday June 14, 3pm-7:30pm: Wren’s Going Away Party and Studio Sale, GHP Chelsea Studio Session Room
Saturday, June 27: Final day of spring term and Jones Street Festival  

 

Week of May 11

STUDIO BUSINESS 

Memorial Day
The Pottery will be closed on Sunday, May 24, and Monday, May 25. Have a safe holiday weekend.  

A Signature Look
Signing your work in a clear and recognizable way is important because it help you find your piece after the firing. But as importantly, it helps someone see when a piece is NOT theirs. Please only glaze or take home pieces that you are certain are yours. When in doubt, leave a note a wait for a response before proceeding. You may also find it helpful to take pictures of your work as it goes through the process.  

Community Town Hall
Join our online town hall meeting on Tuesday, May 19 at 6:00 p.m. Stay up to date with updates from Greenwich House. Watch your email for details about how to submit questions, register, and attend.  

“Early Spring” 6-Week Classes End this Week
For students in our early spring / A-section classes: This is the last week your class meets and we hope you had an excellent time! If you are not continuing into a late spring / B-section class, please do this 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).  
  • 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 May 31. 

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

Financial Aid
GHP offers need-based financial aid each term as our funds allow. Summer financial aid applications will open on Friday, May 15. This summer, we are transitioning to a “rolling application” cycle for financial aid:

  • For priority consideration, apply before Sunday, May 31. Awards for students to register for classes that start in July will be made before summer registration begins on June 8. 
  • Applications received between June 1 and July 12 will be considered for a second round of awards for 4-week classes that begin the week of August 3. 
  • Applications received after July 12 will be considered for fall term financial aid.

Donations to our financial aid fund are much appreciated and can be made using this link.  

Summer Schedule Update
The summer class schedule will be available in late May. Registration begins on Monday, June 8. Current GHP students may register at 10:00 a.m., and new students will have access at 12:00 p.m. Summer term starts July 6 with 6-week classes at Jones, and 4-week and 8-week options at Chelsea.  

Bittersweet Farewell and Save the Date
Wren, our Studio and Program Coordinator at GHP Chelsea, will be departing in early July to pursue her ceramics MFA at the University of Montana, Missoula. She will miss GHP dearly and knows the community will continue to thrive for a long time. Keep an eye out for flyers about her going away party and studio sale at GHP Chelsea—save the date for late afternoon on Sunday, June 14. 

COMMUNITY EVENTS 

Join us for a Book Talk with Ezra Shales Pitchers of American Life: Art Within Reach
From ancient Pueblo ceramics to colonial stoneware jugs to the humble Kool-Aid pitcher, everyday vessels have always told big stories. Art historian and MassArt professor Ezra Shales explores the pottery and ceramics of American life as unexpected windows into our shared history and humanity. Don’t miss this lively conversation on Tuesday, June 2, at 7:30 p.m. at the Greenwich House Theater at 27 Barrow St. Visit the website to sign up, the event is free but space is limited. https://greenwichhouse.org/event/pitchers-of-american-life-art-within-reach-a-book-talk-with-ezra-shales 

Save the Date – Saturday, June 27
The final day of the spring term will also be our first-ever Jones Street Festival — an afternoon of celebration, friendly competition, and community at the studio. Highlights will include the Clay Olympics and Pride at the Pottery, a ceramic pop-up fair celebrating LGBTQIA+ artists in our clay community and raising funds for the Stonewall Community Foundation. More details about participating in the Olympics or applying for the market will be shared via email in the coming weeks. We hope you will join us in celebrating another deeply creative year at Greenwich House Pottery.  

GALLERY & RESIDENCY PROGRAM
Now open: A Form of Reverence
A Form of Reverence, curated by Derek Weisberg, is now on view in the Jane Hartsook Gallery. The nine artists featured in this exhibition use the alchemic nature of clay to embody “reverence” in physical form.  

Pot Shop
We have a new, bigger location for our GHP ceramics store! Stop by the gallery to check out the expanded version of our Pot Shop. All of the work was made by GHP staff, faculty, or students. Stop by during regular gallery hours to take a look at the great mugs, bowls, and small sculptures we have available. Interested in selling your work in the shop? Keep your eyes out! We will be launching a form in the near future that any GHP student, staff, or faculty member can use to submit their work for consideration. 

At-A-Glance Dates and Deadlines 

Friday, May 15: Summer term financial aid applications open
Tuesday, May 19: Community Town Hall (online) 
Sunday, May 24 – Monday, May 25: GHP is closed for Memorial Day. Classes do not meet.
Wednesday, May 27, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.: Artist Talk: Janisse Gracia
Sunday, May 31: Priority deadline for summer term financial aid applications
Tuesday June 2, 7:30-8:30: Book Talk with Ezra Shales at the Greenwich House Theater 

Week of May 4

STUDIO BUSINESS 

Glaze Discard Date
Please pick up your winter glazeware before Sunday, May 10, at 6:00 p.m. Any unclaimed work from Winter term will be donated or discarded on Monday, May 11 at 9:00 a.m.  

Pass the Chips
When dropping off your bone-dry work to be bisque fired, don’t forget to include your class chip. Chips go inside or on top of your piece whenever possible and alongside pieces where that is not possible. 

6-Week Class (A-Section) Bisque Deadline 
If you are currently enrolled in a six-week class and you are not returning for the B-section of your class (May 18–June 27), please submit all of your works-in-progress to be bisque fired in order to glaze them by the end of your class. You will have a two-week glazing grace period immediately following the end of your class. Be sure to take all of your personal belongings home at the end of your class. 

Try the Artist Membership Program this Spring or Summer
As you’re looking ahead to Spring and Summer, may we remind you about GHP’s Artist Membership at Barrow Street? Register monthly for access to a well-equipped studio for handbuilding, wheel throwing, and slipcasting. Learn more using this QR code, or email artistmembers@greenwichhouse.org to arrange a walk-through or ask other questions. 

COMMUNITY EVENTS
Save the Date: Taste, Toast, & Transform Lives 
On Monday, May 11, experience an unforgettable evening of flavors at Taste of Greenwich Village 2026 with dishes from NYC’s top chefs and acclaimed restaurants, an open bar featuring a specialty mocktail, and a live DJ setting the vibe—all in support of Greenwich House’s vital programs in arts, education, and social services. Learn more on our website by following this QR code. 

Join us for a Book Talk with Ezra Shales Pitchers of American Life: Art Within Reach
From ancient Pueblo ceramics to colonial stoneware jugs to the humble Kool-Aid pitcher, everyday vessels have always told big stories. Art historian and MassArt professor Ezra Shales explores the pottery and ceramics of American life as unexpected windows into our shared history and humanity. Don’t miss this lively conversation on Tuesday, June 2, at 7:30 p.m. at the Greenwich House Theater at 27 Barrow St. Sign up here, the event is free but space is limited. 

GALLERY & RESIDENCY PROGRAM
This Thursday: A Form of Reverence
Our next exhibition, A Form of Reverence, curated by Derek Weisberg opens this Thursday, May 7. The nine artists featured in this exhibition use the alchemic nature of clay to embody “reverence” in physical form. Join us for an artist panel with Derek, Anders Hamilton, and Anna Mayer on May 7 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. directly followed by an opening reception from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Both events are free and open to the public. Please be sure to RSVP using this QR code or in the office to reserve your spot for the talk, as seating is limited. 

At-A-Glance Dates and Deadlines
Thursday, May 7, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.: Artist Panel with Derek Weisberg, Anna Mayer, and Anders Hamiton. RSVP required. 16 Jones Street
Thursday, May 7, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.: Opening reception for A Form of Reverence at 16 Jones Street 
Sunday, May 10: Last day to pick up winter term glazeware
Monday, May 11: Taste of Greenwich Village 
Tuesday, May 19: Community Town Hall (online)
Sunday, May 24 – Monday, May 25: GHP is closed for Memorial Day. Classes do not meet. 

Week of April 27

STUDIO BUSINESS
Glaze Discard Date
Please pick up your winter glazeware before Sunday, May 10, at 6:00 p.m. Any unclaimed work from Winter term will be donated or discarded on Monday, May 11 at 9:00 a.m.   

Studio Session Process
When you’re coming to studio sessions, it is your responsibility to register ahead of time, preferably by using our website to make reservations in advance. QR codes are available in every classroom. Please do not sit down to work unless you are sure you have paid for your studio time. Every individual must register for studio time; students may not share or split a session. 

Tick-Tock
Our studio doors lock at 10:00 p.m. on weeknights, and at 6:00 p.m. on the weekend. Make sure you’re on the right side of the door when it closes. Leave yourself extra time to clean up at the end of the day. Repeat offenders: we’re watching you!  

How Close is Too Close?
Please keep a respectable bubble of personal space around your fellow artists. Don’t assume everyone’s comfort zone is the same as yours when it comes to proximity, skin-to-skin contact, or comments about another’s physique. 

To Sand or Not To Sand
It is always easier to reshape something when it is wet. If you’re not satisfied with the shape or texture of a piece while you’re making it, fix it before the bisque. Carving or sanding bone-dry pieces must be done outside or in the spray booth. For bisqueware or glaze fired pieces, you can also use wet sanding paper or disks with plenty of water. Prevent dust from entering the air and keep us all safe. 

Save the Date: Taste, Toast, & Transform Lives 
On Monday, May 11, experience an unforgettable evening of flavors at Taste of Greenwich Village 2026 with dishes from NYC’s top chefs and acclaimed restaurants, an open bar featuring a specialty mocktail, and a live DJ setting the vibe—all in support of Greenwich House’s vital programs in arts, education, and social services. Learn more by following this link. 

GALLERY & RESIDENCY PROGRAM
Save the Date: A Form of Reverence 
Our next exhibition, A Form of Reverence, curated by Derek Weisberg opens on Thursday, May 7. The ten artists featured in this exhibition use the alchemic nature of clay to embody “reverence” in physical form. Join us for an artist panel with Derek, Anders Hamilton, and Anna Mayer on May 7 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. directly followed by an opening reception from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Both events are free and open to the public. Please be sure to RSVP for the talk to reserve your spot, as seating is limited. 

At-A-Glance Dates and Deadlines
Thursday, May 7, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.: Artist Panel with Derek Weisberg, Anna Mayer, and Anders Hamiton. RSVP required. 16 Jones Street
Thursday, May 7, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.: Opening reception for A Form of Reverence at 16 Jones Street 
Sunday, May 10: Last day to pick up winter term glazeware
Monday, May 11: Taste of Greenwich Village 
Tuesday, May 19: Community Town Hall (online) 

Week of April 20

STUDIO BUSINESS

Wareboards and Labeling your Work

Please store and consolidate work on wareboards, not on bats. Drywall should only be used for leather-hard pieces. Label your work with your initials on a small piece of paper or clay or use masking tape. We have a lot of students in the building, and everyone benefits by knowing whose work is whose.

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.

Glaze Discard Date

Please pick up your glazeware before Sunday, May 10, at 6:00 p.m. Any unclaimed work from Winter term will be donated or discarded on Monday, May 11 at 9:00 a.m.

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.

Can You Hear Me Now?

At GHP, we try to limit the intrusion of cell phones in the studios. Please take phone calls (or other noisy digital activities) outside and away from folks who are concentrating on their work.

GALLERY & RESIDENCY PROGRAM 

Save the Date: A Form of Reverence 

The spring exhibition at the Jane Hartsook Gallery will open on Thursday, May 7. Join us for a reception from 5:00–7:00 p.m.  

At-A-Glance Dates and Deadlines

Thursday, May 7, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.: Opening reception for A Form of Reverence at 16 Jones Street

Sunday, May 10: Last day to pick up winter term glazeware

Tuesday, May 19: Community Town Hall (online)

 

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