Ceramics Classes

Berkshire Art Center’s ceramics classes cover wheel throwing and handbuilding at every level, from first-time students to experienced potters.

Most ceramics classes meet weekly and include open studio time to work on projects outside of class. Shorter one-time workshops offer a way to try something new. Classes often sell out — sign up early!

Private Ceramics Lessons

In addition to the current classes below, private lessons can be reserved for personalized, one-on-one instruction and support with our Ceramics Faculty. Learn more about private lessons at BAC.

Current Ceramics Classes

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Wheel Throwing for ALL! (Early Winter)

$450.00

Instructor: Lorimer Burns
Day & Time: Thursdays, 1:30pm-4:30pm
Start Date: January 14, 2027
End Date: February 18, 2027
Location: Citizens' Hall, Stockbridge
Materials Fee: Purchase clay below.

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Try Your Hand at the Pottery Wheel (Early Winter Session)

$65.00

Instructor: Alyssa Kenny
Day & Time: Sunday, 5:00pm-7:00pm
Date: February 7, 2027
Location: Citizens' Hall, Stockbridge
Materials Fee: See class description.

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Wheel Throwing for Teens and Tweens (Winter)

$345.00

Instructor: Lorimer Burns
Day & Time: Fridays, 3:30pm-6:00pm
Start Date: January 15, 2027
End Date: February 26, 2027
Location: Citizens' Hall, Stockbridge
Materials Fee: The cost of clay, glazes, and firing has been included in the cost of tuition and all materials will be provided.

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The FUNdamentals of Handbuilding

$450.00

Instructor: Jess Cropper-Alt
Day & Time: Sunday, 1:30pm-4:30pm
Start Date: February 28, 2027
End Date: April 4, 2027
Location: Citizens' Hall, Stockbridge
Materials Fee: See class description.

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The Art of Wheel Throwing (Early Winter Session)

$450.00

Instructor: Jess Cropper-Alt
Day & Time: Sundays, 1:30pm-4:30pm
Start Date: January 10, 2027
End Date: February 14, 2027
Location: Citizens' Hall, Stockbridge
Materials Fee: Purchase clay on Kiln Fire.

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From Flat to Form: Slab Construction & Surface

$450.00

Instructor: Ingrid Raab
Day & Time: Wednesdays, 1:30pm-4:30pm
Start Date: January 13, 2027
End Date: February 17, 2027
Location: Citizens' Hall, Stockbridge
Materials Fee: Purchase clay on Kiln Fire.

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The Coil Pot: A Traditional Approach

$450.00

Instructor: Paula Shalan
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 9:30am-12:30pm
Start Date: January 12, 2027
End Date: February 16, 2027
Location: Citizens' Hall, Stockbridge
Materials Fee: Purchase clay on Kiln Fire

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Coil and Pinch: Volume and Space

$450.00

Instructor: Paula Shalan
Day & Time: Wednesdays, 9:30am-12:30pm
Start Date: January 13, 2027
End Date: February 17, 2027
Location: Citizens' Hall, Stockbridge
Materials Fee: Purchase clay on Kiln Fire

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Mug Mastery

$450.00

Instructor: Jess Cropper-Alt
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 1:30pm-4:30pm
Start Date: January 12, 2027
End Date: February 16, 2027
Location: Citizens' Hall, Stockbridge
Materials Fee: See class description.

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Throwing and Altering

$450.00

Instructor: Lorimer Burns
Day & Time: Thursdays, 1:30pm-4:30pm
Start Date: March 4, 2027
End Date: April 8, 2027
Location: Citizens' Hall, Stockbridge
Materials Fee: Purchase clay below.

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Soda Surfaces (Intermediate/Advanced) (Late Winter Session)

$450.00

Instructor: Hunter Cady
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 1:30pm-4:30pm
Start Date: March 2, 2027
End Date: April 6, 2027
Location: Citizens' Hall, Stockbridge
Materials Fee: Purchase clay below.

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Making Mugs with Soft Slabs

$450.00

Instructor: Paula Shalan
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 9:30am-12:30pm
Start Date: March 2, 2027
End Date: April 6, 2027
Location: Citizens' Hall, Stockbridge
Materials Fee: Purchase clay on Kiln Fire

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Color and the Clay Surface

$450.00

Instructor: Paula Shalan
Day & Time: Wednesdays, 9:30am-12:30pm
Start Date: March 3, 2027
End Date: April 7, 2027
Location: Citizens' Hall, Stockbridge
Materials Fee: Purchase clay on Kiln Fire

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Try Your Hand at the Pottery Wheel (Late Winter Session)

$65.00

Instructor: Alyssa Kenny
Day & Time: Sunday, 5:00pm-7:00pm
Date: March 7, 2027
Location: Citizens' Hall, Stockbridge
Materials Fee: See class description.

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The Art of Wheel Throwing (Late Winter Session)

$450.00

Instructor: Jess Cropper-Alt
Day & Time: Wednesdays, 5:30pm-8:30pm
Start Date: March 3, 2027
End Date: April 14, 2027
Location: Citizens' Hall, Stockbridge
Materials Fee: Purchase clay on Kiln Fire.

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Pouring Pots

$150.00

Instructor: Hunter Cady
Day & Time: Monday, 9:30am-12:30pm and 1:30pm-4:30pm
Date: February 1, 2027
Location: Citizens' Hall, Stockbridge
Materials Fee: Purchase clay below.

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Saggar Swagger: An Intro to Saggar Firing

$135.00

Instructor: Katie Mitts
Day & Time: Saturday & Sunday, Day 1: 1:30pm-4:30pm, Day 2: 12:30pm-1:30pm (Outside)
Start Date: March 20, 2027
End Date: March 21, 2027
Location: Citizens' Hall, Stockbridge
Materials Fee: The cost of firing has been included in the cost of tuition.

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Monoprinting on Clay

$90.00

Instructor: Paula Shalan
Day & Time: Saturday, 1:30pm-4:30pm
Date: January 16, 2027
Location: Citizens' Hall, Stockbridge
Materials Fee: Purchase clay on Kiln Fire

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Valentine's Day Heart Shaped Mugs

$65.00

Instructor: Lilly Remondi
Day & Time: Sunday, 5:00pm-7:00pm
Date: January 31, 2027
Location: Citizens' Hall, Stockbridge
Materials Fee: See class description.

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Clay as Canvas: Sgraffito & Mishima

$90.00

Instructor: Jess Cropper-Alt
Day & Time: Saturday, 1:30pm-4:30pm
Date: February 20, 2027
Location: Citizens' Hall, Stockbridge
Materials Fee: See class description.

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Equinox Coil Vases

$65.00

Instructor: Lilly Remondi
Day & Time: Friday, 5:00pm-7:00pm
Date: March 19, 2027
Location: Citizens' Hall, Stockbridge
Materials Fee: See class description.

Ceramics Classes

Private Ceramics Lessons

Current Ceramics Classes

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