Programs Offered

PROGRAMS
Adult Education- Beginning
Adult Education - Advanced
Handbuilding & Sculpting
Children Afterschool Programs
Summer Camp for kids and teens
Private Lessons
Workshops
Teachers Prof. Development

INFORMATION
Costs Summary
Firing Fees & Information
What Students Say
What Students Need to Know
Educational Center - a lot of tips
Missing Class Policy

BEGINNING / INTERMEDIATE POTTERY Calendar

WHEEL THROWING & HAND BUILDING

Instructor: Jon Puzzuoli, Patty Storms, Morty Bachar

Learn the art of making pottery and create decorative and functional pottery in a spacious studio. This class is designed for the beginner and for those who have taken beginning pottery classes in the past, and will cover the basic and intermediate level working with clay -- wheel-thrown pottery, sculpturing and glazing. We'll give you the basic skills and knowledge so you are ready, if you choose, to become an open studio member. Typically, students take this class more than once before they are comfortable moving on to the next level. This class include 10 FREE open studio hours - * Good only during the 8-week program

The goal this of class is to give adults an introduction to the art of pottery and the ability to create functional pottery. We want you to learn what it takes to throw a pot, but it's just as important to us that you have a good experience. We service all surrounding towns (Stamford, Darien, New Canaan, Greenwich, Westport, Cos Cob and Norwalk, Fairfield, Westchester, Pound Ridge NY).

Adult programs - 1st session video clip

To Register

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Weekly for 8 weeks >>  $340 (incl. clay)
($360 if adding a toolset cost)

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Thursday Mornings 10:00AM - 12:30PM
Summer '10 [Not offered in summer]
Fall '10 [9/16 - 11/4/10]
Winter '10 [11/11 - 12/16/10] 6 sessions program at $255
Note: Thanksgiving day classes will be on Tuesday that week
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Thursday Evenings 7:00PM - 9:30PM
Summer '10 [6/24 - 8/12/10]
Fall '10 [9/16 - 11/4/10]
Winter '10 [11/11 - 12/16/10] 6 sessions program at $255
Note: Thanksgiving day classes will be on Tuesday that week
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Saturday Mornings 10:00AM - 12:30PM
Summer '10 [6/26 - 8/14/10]
Fall '10 [9/18 - 11/6/10]
Winter '10 [11/13 - 12/18/10] 6 sessions program at $255
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  • Limited to 10 students per class
  • All ceramic work is subject to firing fees.
  • Having your own tool set is required - can be purchased on-site ($20)..

Class Pictures

CHILDREN'S POTTERY PROGRAMS  Calendar KIDS SUMMER CAMP '2010 DETAILS

8 WEEK KIDS POTTERY PROGRAM, AGES 8 - 12 (Age 7 will be considered)

Instructor: Jon Puzzuoli, Patty Storms

Our 8-week after school Pottery / Ceramic Art programs are designed to provide children with the experience of an actual professional pottery studio. During each weekly program, the students will learn to use the potters wheel, learn handbuilding / sculpturing techniques and glaze all of their projects that they will accomplish during the program. The projects are fun and creative and will be taught by our accomplished artist / teachers. No prior ceramics or clay experience is required. More challenging work will be assigned to students with previous experience.

Our children programs were evaluated and are now offered by Darien and Stamford Education Departments and the Stamford Museum and nature Center. We service all surrounding towns (Stamford, Darien, New Canaan, Greenwich, Westport, Cos Cob and Norwalk, Fairfield, Pound Ridge NY).

Children programs slideshow
See kids finished art work
Stamford Art & Craft Fair '08

To Register

"..it is a very special thing to us to see this child look forward to your class when almost every other class that he has tried has been an unsuccessful experience"

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$340 includes all fees and tools. $360 if adding toolset cost)
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Tuesday Afternoons 4:15M - 6:15PM
Summer '10 [Not offered in summer - see summer camp]
Fall '10 [9/14 - 11/2/10] Class is a go only if Thursday class is filled up
Winter '10 [11/9 - 12/14/10] 6 sessions program at $255
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Thursday Afternoons 4:15M - 6:15PM
Summer '10 [Not offered in summer - see summer camp]
Fall '10 [9/16 - 11/4/10]
Winter '10 [11/11 - 12/16/10] 6 sessions program at $255
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  • Limited to 12 students per class.
  • Having your own tool set is required - can be purchased on-site ($20)
  • Includes firing fees

Kids Class Pictures Collection

Children Sculpting Class in Session Video Clip

Children Wheel Class in Session Video Clip

Importance of Clay in Children's Development

HANDBUILDING AND SCULPTING - All levels Calendar

Instructor: Patty Storms

In this 8-week class Patty will instruct and demonstrate both functional handbuilt pieces and sculptural work using various techniques. Students will work with Patty using slab, extruded pieces, coil and other methods. Students will be encouraged to expand on what they have learned and take projects in their own direction. This class include 10 FREE open studio hours - * Good only during the 8-week program

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About the instructors

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Weekly classes for 8 weeks >>  $340 (incl. clay)
($360 if adding toolset cost)

Tuesday Evenings 7:00M - 9:30PM
Summer '10 [Not offered in summer]
Fall '10 [9/14 - 11/2/10]
Winter '10 [Not offered]
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Friday Mornings 10:00AM - 12:30PM
Summer '10 [6/25 - 8/13/10] self monitored without an instructor
Fall '10 [9/17 - 11/5/10]
Winter '10 [11/12 - 12/17/10] 6 sessions program at $255
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  • Limited to 10 students per class
  • All ceramic work is subject to firing fees (see below).
  • Having your own tool set is required - can be purchased on-site ($20)

Handbuilding Class Pictures

INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED WHEEL THROWING Calendar

Instructor: Morty Bachar, Jon Puzzuoli

For those who have mastered wheel-throwing basic skills such as centering, pulling and trimming, we've designed a course that takes you to the next level with very carfulyy designed instruction material. This class provides demonstrations and instruction on more complex forms (e.g., altered forms, surface texture, multiple parts, large vessels and other ideas) coupled with constructive evaluation of your work.

The instructors will demonstrate and assign class projects, such as bowls, covered jars, pitchers, or vases; advanced students will be encouraged to work independently. Students will be encouraged to mix glaze tests and incorporate the results into their pottery. This class include 10 FREE open studio hours - * Good only during the 8-week program
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Weekly classes for 8 weeks >>  $340 (incl. clay)
($360 if adding toolset cost)
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Wednesday Evenings 7:00AM - 9:30PM
Summer '10 [6/23 - 8/11/10]
Fall '10 [9/15 - 11/3/10]
Winter '10 [11/10 - 12/15/10] 6 sessions program at $255
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  • Limited to 10 students per class
  • All ceramic work is subject to firing fees (see below).
  • Having your own tool set is required - can be purchased on-site ($20)

Advanced Class Pictures

CUSTOM CLASSES / WORKSHOPS Calendar

Raku Workshops Pictures

Cancellation of Classes/Workshops

Lakeside Pottery LLC reserves the right to cancel, combine, or reschedule classes in order to adjust for enrollment.
The min. number of participants needed to establish a class is six. If Lakeside Pottery must cancel a class due to insufficient
enrollment, all registered participants will be informed and given the opportunity to register for another class. If participants
do not want to transfer, a full refund will be given. Tuition is refundable only with at least 3 weeks notice before the start of
class. $25 registration fee is not refundable.

Studio Hours

543 Newfield Avenue
Stamford, CT 06905
Directions
Phone: 203-323-2222
studio@lakesidepottery.com

We service Southern CT, Fairfield County, Westchester, White Plains and Rockland County, NY. Towns: Cos Cob, Darien, Fairfield, Greenwich, New Canaan, Old Greenwich, Ridgefield, Rowayton, Southport, Stamford, Weston, Westport, Wilton, Norwalk, Pound Ridge, Bedford, South Salem, Pound Ridge, Purchase, Armonk, NYC

Note: we are not a Contemporary Paint Your Own Pottery / Ceramic Studio - we do the real thing working with clay and glazing. If you preffer to paint pottery, search for Hand Painted, Come Out and Clay in Norwalk or Hands on Pottery in Fairfield and Darien

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