The Berkshire Potters Collective (BPC) is a vibrant and welcoming community rooted in Berkshire County. Embracing potters and clay artists of all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned professionals, we encourage a proactive sharing of ideas, creative approaches, technical knowledge and innovative techniques. Our love of clay binds us together in mutual respect for our work and one another.
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The Berkshire Potters Collective is proud to announce a juried show this summer
Revolutionary Teapots
in the gallery space at Chesterwood, Stockbridge, MA
Commemorating our 250th Anniversary as a nation, the Berkshire Potters Collective (BPC) is proud to announce the opening this summer of a unique juried show, aptly titled “Revolutionary Teapots,” in the gallery space at Chesterwood, the former summer home, studio and gardens of America’s foremost 20th century public sculptor, Daniel Chester French.
Ceramic artists are invited to enter their interpretations of what it might mean to be a “Revolutionary” teapot (endowed with the forms, colors or symbols associated with 1776 and our early history); or a “revolutionary” teapot (a vessel that defies norms or stretches boundaries); or, simply, wonderfully unique!
Leslie Ferrin, gallerist and leading specialist in contemporary ceramic art, will judge the show and designate award winners.
Awards are sponsored by Harney & Sons Fine teas.
Click HERE to find out more!
Come join us!!
********Upcoming BPC Events
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Sign up for a Free Open Studio time at Berkshire Art Center
for the Rock & Bowl event
BPC Members can sign up for open studio time free of charge at the Berkshire Art Center, along with free recycled clay free of charge to help create bowls for this fundraiser event.
Please note: This studio time is reserved exclusively for Rock and Bowl work. No personal projects during these sessions,
Please email bpcsteeringcommittee@gmail.com for the time slot(s) that you plan to attend.
Glazing Bowls: Friday, March 27 (2:30-5:30pm)
If you already have bowls you’d like to donate, that would be wonderful! We are aiming for about 200 bowls.
You can drop off donations at one of the following locations (please call ahead to arrange a time):
Berkshire Art Center (call only):
13 Willard Hill Rd, Stockbridge
(413) 298-5252
The Clay Cottage (call or text):
Donna Bernstein
2399 Swamp Rd, Richmond
(201) 259-4111
Pittsfield Drop Off (text or email):
Regina Mason 18 Lucia Dr., Pittsfield
607-427-5307 or email: r.d.mason@icloud.com
Virtual Clay Conversations
We’re moving the “Clay Conversations” to a virtual event. We can discuss anything and everything you’d like about clay, from a specific piece to a general question. For example:
“Here are two similar mugs I made with different handles. Which handle do you think is most effective?”
“How is everyone liking the new porcelain at the BAC studio?”
“Does anyone use speckled clay and why?”
“Here is a vase I made. Does anyone have suggestions for a better glaze application?”
“Can anyone help me set up my new kiln?”
If you have a specific piece you would like to discuss, please upload a picture to share at the meeting.
Member registration —> HERE. A Zoom link will be sent shortly before the meeting date.