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*NOTE* This class is full. Registration is open for the waiting list only. We will contact the waitlist in order of registration date before the first class begins if a space opens up. To find your place on the waitlist please contact us at the front desk.
Registration: Before registering for classes & workshops, please review our registration policies in full. For questions, contact us at the front desk.
Description: Enhance your skills in this Intermediate Ceramics class, where you'll deepen your expertise and creativity with clay. In this class, we will build on the basic forms and ceramic processes to design and create dynamic and engaging art. Each student will have the option to work functionally or sculpturally, while being guided by the instructor in individualized projects designed for personal growth. The class will cover a variety of techniques, such as utilizing design skills as a process aide, throwing/building large, making pouring vessels, researching ceramic history. Personalized impromptu demonstrations will be available by request at the instructor’s discretion.
Level: Beginner, Ages 16+
Please note: Registration for this workshop will close on Saturday, May 30 at midnight.
Schedule: Please note there will be no class on Friday, June 26, 2026.
Studio Practice: In addition to class time, we highly encourage you to utilize the studio during open sessions each week. This extra practice is crucial for reinforcing what you learn in class. For important details about how to access and utilize open studio time, please refer to the Open Studio section below.
Supply Fee Includes:
- 25lb of clay (*If needed, more clay may be purchased during class for an additional fee)
- Glaze and underglaze, bisque and glaze firing
Students should bring:
- Tool List
- Dress to get muddy!
- A towel for wiping your hands
- 3 gallon bucket with lid if you want to save your clay
- Notebook/Sketchbook
- List of items you would like to make - your goals
- Water bottle / Snack
Open Studio: The ceramic discipline requires time outside of class hours to practice and apply the techniques learned. During your ten-week class, you have access to the ceramic studio during open sessions. It is highly recommended that students plan to attend at least one open studio session in addition to their class on a weekly basis. Sessions are 3-4 hours long and are offered in the morning or afternoon during our regular open hours. *Please note: session availability shifts depending on the studio schedule.
Included in your course fee:
- Free Open Studio access to any student enrolled in an active class
- One additional session after the last class date which expires 1 month after the last class. This session is provided for any additional glazing or firing needed.
Registration is required to use the studio and sessions are free of charge to students in an active class. You can register for open sessions by stopping by the front desk during open hours or by calling/emailing us with your name and the date and time of the session you’d like to take. A calendar of monthly sessions will be posted in the ceramics studio and is available online before the first of each month.
All open studio users will be required to review and sign the current Ceramics Studio Policies before using the space.
About the Artist: Josephine Coppinger (she/her) grew up in the woods of Western Massachusetts making fairy houses, mashing berries to make potions, and playing with mud. Years later this translated to her continued love for the outdoors and creating with clay. Josephine started her ceramics journey during high school and went on to receive her Bachelor of Arts from Wheaton College, MA with a degree in Sociology and Visual Art. Following school, she started working in the Greater Boston Area teaching ceramic classes and working as an artists assistant for two local ceramicists. Through working in these various studios, she found herself attracted to function, comfort, and surface design in her own work. With these styles in practice, her efforts have developed into pursuing ceramics full time under her business, Josephine Mae Design. Since then, the opportunity to teach outside of her personal work has brought her much joy, as she is able to guide students in exploring new ideas and curiosities within the craft.
About Our Programs: As a place of convergence, the Mill serves as both a community and a physical place–celebrating the power of the arts, bringing people, ideas and perspectives together. We are proud to offer adult and youth programs that focus on awareness of one’s individuality in the contexts of family, community and the natural world. Our exhibitions provide a space to reflect, share perspectives and grow as a community. Our classes & workshops are designed to inspire creativity, foster connections, and provide enriching experiences for all participants. We invite you to join us in the studio.
