# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Pottery Decoration
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 05 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: This is a 4 week class, specifically for adults,  in which you will be introduced to the basics of throwing (working on the wheel) and hand building.

You will be introduced to techniques to throw a pot on the wheel, as well as hand building with slabs. This is a great class to build a strong foundation in pottery giving you skills in hand building and pottery and how to combine the two skills for success - even at a beginner's level!  The class will meet Saturday afternoons in August from 3 - 5  pm. The days will be August 8, 15, 22, and 29. The class is limited to 4 adult people - meaning you will get good one on one instruction. The outline of the class is as follows:

Week 1:
You will throw 5 balls of clay (time permitting), of which you will keep 3 that you like. Focus is on centering
We will make a slab plate and use sgraffito to decorate
Review of different ways to finish or decorate your pots.

Week 2:

You will trim the pots you made from the previous week. How to trim a pot
You will make 1 slab bowl and use texture to decorate
You will throw 4 balls of clay, time permitting, of which you can keep 2 of your finished pots. Focus is on shaping.
Review pots that you have made. Discuss ways that they could be finished /decorated/glazed.

Week 3:

You will learn about different techniques to finish your pots. The plate you made in the previously will be finished with a  method called sgraffito.
You will trim your pots not trimmed
You can decorate any of your pots using whatever method you like -time permitting

Week 4:

You will glaze all your pots previously made.

Your pots will be available for pick up within 3 weeks of your last class. If you know you are going to miss a class, you might consider taking this  class another month. 

Please review my studio rules prior to signing up for a class or workshop.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/groton/pottery-decoration/200030350666248
- **Event Categories**: workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 5

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Groton
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Old School Clay and Ceramics
- **lat**: 42.606193167267
- **long**: -71.569452767856
- **full address**: Old School Clay and Ceramics, 125 Main St, Groton, MA 01450-1272, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Pottery Decoration
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Pottery Decoration being held?
  - **A:** Pottery Decoration takes place on Wed, 05 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 05 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Old School Clay and Ceramics, 125 Main St, Groton, MA 01450-1272, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Pottery Decoration?
  - **A:** Pottery Decoration is organized by Old School Clay and Ceramics.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Pottery Decoration is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Groton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Pottery Decoration sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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