Happy May! How quickly Spring has sprung.
We’re excited to release another edition of our newsletter. In this month’s newsletter, we cover an update to our open studio time for currently registered students only, an exciting opportunity for the studio, and a new student spotlight. Keep reading to learn what’s new at Warwick Pottery!
An Update to Open Studio Sign-up (for registered students only)
Thank you for bearing with us as we continue to improve and digitize our processes! We apologize for the technical difficulties experienced last month with the open studio sign-up link. Oops!
Our new open studio sign-up link is now live and easily accessible from our website! You can find the link at the bottom of the webpage titled “Open Studio Sign-up” or by visiting warwickpotterystudio.com/open-studio-sign-up. Make sure to bookmark this link for easy access in the future! Thank you for your endless support and for making this rollout a successful one. We truly couldn’t do it without you!
**Please note: Open studio time is for currently registered students of Warwick Pottery. We sincerely appreciate everyone’s support and interest in drop-in classes, however, this is not currently a service we offer. We continue to work towards expanding our services and hope to offer similar services in the future!
Kiln Firing for External Clay Bodies – Are you looking to experiment with your clay body?
Have you ever been scrolling through your social media and saw someone using a unique clay you’ve never seen? You do a quick search and the stars align when you discover that it is indeed a Cone 6 clay! If you’re interested in experimenting with clay bodies outside of those offered through Warwick Pottery Studio, we’d be happy to fire it for you so long as it meets our requirements! Please be advised that we charge $4/per pound of clay, per firing until 2024, at which point we will be transitioning to a cubic-inch system
We strongly encourage you to purchase your cone 6 clay from our studio which will ensure we fire with no surprises. We have 3 different Cone 6 clay bodies available: 563 White Stoneware, 213 Porcelain, and 308 Brooklyn Red. If you bring pieces made with non-studio clay and glazes, you must provide an exact cone reference for the clay and the glazes you intend to use for the safety of our studio and students. Please note that combustibles like paper, sawdust, etc. are strictly prohibited from Warwick Pottery. Any additions to clay must not produce smoke and glazes should be rated as non-toxic after firing.
Student Spotlight: Meet Dan McQuade…
Get ready to be amazed by Dan McQuade’s diverse and incredible skills! With a specialty in ceramics, sculpture, and 3D art, he’s a multi-talented artist who’s not afraid to dabble in anything that piques his interest. Dan creates thought-provoking pieces that shine a light on mental health awareness and the beauty of the human form. Dan’s background in practical makeup effects for film and television has equipped him with the expertise and will to master various sculpting techniques and materials, making his work truly exceptional. His passion for the complexity of the human form is evident in every piece he creates.
Dan’s motto is “If it exists, I can learn and do it,” demonstrating his fearless approach to exploring all art forms, knowing that each technique has something unique to offer. To see more of Dan’s work, visit danmcquadeart.com. Fair warning, be prepared blown away by his incredible artistry and imagination!
Are you a currently registered student and want to be featured in one of our upcoming Student Spotlights? Please let Marilyn know and forward some photos of your favorite pieces to be featured in a future newsletter!