EVENTS
In Person Shopping at Sheffield Pottery
Please join us for a fun day of shopping at Sheffield Pottery on June 11, 2025, 3-5pm. This is an exclusive shopping event at Sheffield Pottery for the Berkshire Potters Collective, and limited to the first ten sign-ups. This event will open up to non-members if and when spots are not filled by members a week prior to June 11th.
After the shopping spree, we will gather at Guido’s in Great Barrington at 5:30pm for dinner. Everyone, members and non-members, are welcome to come meet or join us for dinner.
There is a 25% off of Garrity tools sale from June 11-18th at Sheffield Pottery.
Members who would like to purchase warehouse items, please place your order 48 hours before June 11th.
Warehouse items are: Clay, Glaze, Raw Materials, Mason Stains, Throwing Bats, Giffin Grips, Plaster, Bricks, Shelves and Posts.
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introducing a DIY modern take on kintsugi
the art of “golden repair.”
Mark your calendars! On Saturday, July 12th, from 12:00–3:00 PM at the Lenox Community Center, artists Anne Ferril and Tom Wolf will lead a hands-on workshop introducing a modern take on kintsugi — the art of “golden repair.”
Kintsugi is the Japanese art of joining broken pottery by mending the pieces with a resin dusted or mixed with powdered metal, traditionally gold. (See example below!)
Your attendance fee will include epoxy resin and a metallic mix for use in the workshop.
Prefer to work with real gold dust? A link will be provided for those who wish to purchase authentic materials separately.
Stay tuned — registration info and full details coming soon!
Rock and Bowl
Please join us for this year's Rock & Bowl! Enjoy classic rock by Code Blue Duo, endless bowls of soups from local restaurants, local desserts featuring Truffles by Tarah — and more! (More info to come!) Tickets will be sold online and at the door.
Anyone who would like to make a soup sized bowl can use the generously donated reclaimed clay and glazes at Berkshire Arts Center.
Clay Conversations/Potluck (Reschedule)
Hello Fellow Potters!
We’re starting a new series of events we’re calling “Clay Conversations.” They’ll take place at people’s houses, and we can discuss anything and everything you’d like about clay! You can bring a specific piece to discuss, or 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?”
Also, let us know if you’re interesting in hosting a Clay Conversation event! They don’t all have to be potucks–that’s up to the host.
2nd Annual Holiday Sale
Join us for our Holiday Potters Sale, featuring a delightful array of handcrafted pottery from talented local artisans! Explore a wide selection of unique items, from functional household pieces like mugs, bowls, and plates to decorative accents such as vases, sculptures, and ornaments. This is the perfect opportunity to find one-of-a-kind gifts for your loved ones or to treat yourself to exquisite ceramic art. Enjoy the festive atmosphere, meet the potters behind the creations, and take home beautiful, eco-friendly pieces that add a special touch to any home. Don't miss out on this chance to support local artists and celebrate the beauty of handmade pottery this holiday season!
How to Price Your Work
Lorimer Burns, Paula Shalan and Kerry Hamilton will lead a discussion on how to price your work and how to figure out, over time, what the market will bear for your handmade pieces. Paula and Lorimer are seasoned artists who have sold work for years in a variety of venues. Kerry has begun selling recently, and will offer many questions that, along with your questions, will no doubt stimulate an active discussion about pricing, positioning (what to say), and learning over time through selling and testing what works individually for you and your unique work. While there is no one right way to price, being in conversation on what can be a fraught subject, will offer ideas and support that are bound to prove helpful to everyone involved. You won't want to miss this!
A Visit With Michael Wainwright
Michael Wainwright has graciously agreed to open his studio to BPC members. We will learn about how he developed his business from selling at Farmers Markets in NYC to selling to hIgh end retail outlets internationally. He will talk about his glazes how he fires his work and how gold is applied to his work.
This event is free for BPC members (please use discount code at checkout) and $15 for non-members. Registration is required! Please register below.
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