THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL Thank you for your interest in The Potters Shop & School.We are a pottery studio, school, gallery, and bookstore, and one of the finest clay facilities in New England. We occupy a spacious, well lit, and professionally equipped space in the Gorse Mill Studios, a vibrant and diverse community of artists.We offer resident and non-resident studio memberships, adult classes, and workshops. THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL Make Up Classes Classes canceled due to weather by The Potters School for any reason will be rescheduled. There are no other make up classes available. 31 Thorpe Rd. Needham, MA 02494 USA Phone: 781-449-7687 Fax: 781-449-9098 Email: PottersSchool@aol.com Hours: M-Th: 11-5 F:

10-4.

THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL 31 Thorpe Rd. Needham, MA 02494 USA Phone: 781-449-7687 Fax: 781-449-9098 Email: PottersShop@aol.com Hours: M-Th: 11-5 F: 10-4. All titles are VHS unless DVD or CD is indicated. Some are in DVD only. More titles are being made available in DVD format so please inquire. THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL Membership. 31 Thorpe Rd. Needham, MA 02494 USA Phone: 781-449-7687 Fax: 781-449-9098 Email: PottersShop@aol.com Hours: M-Th: 11-5 F: 10-4. The Potters Shop & School is the only pottery facility in the Boston area that offers true independent and unlimited studio access and use without having to THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL 31 Thorpe Rd. Needham, MA 02494 USA Phone: 781-449-7687 Fax: 781-449-9098 Email: PottersShop@aol.com Hours: M-Th: 11-5 F: 10-4. Please click on the pictures for a larger view. We carry Dolan Tools, Falcon Tools, Kent Pottery Tools, and a handpicked (most handmade)

selection of

THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL ORDER by email, phone, fax, or regular mail though first time customers may want to order by phone.Our friendly staff are all professional potters, knowledgeable about our products, are happy to help you find the right books or videos for your areas of interest and level of experience, or answer any questions about ordering and

shipping.

THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL edited by Robert J. Charleston. Originally published by Hamlyn Publishing Group in 1968, this is a recent reprint that is also out of print. Care was taken to preserve the original feel and texture and the result is a well done edition. 13 1/2"x 10 1/2", 352 pages. There are over 1000 b&w photos and 64 color plates. THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL The Potters Shop & School. In the face of a diagnosis of terminal liver cancer, Robin Hopper took on what he considers one of the most important projects of his life. Swansong is two + hours of memoir, musings, demos, a tour of his award winning garden and much, much more. As his final contribution to the ceramics community, Robin wants

the

THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL THE YELLOW TAGS. All of these chawan, and all of my chawan, are thrown on the potters wheel using a method called "throwing off the hump." It is a technique whereby a large piece of clay, 15-20 pounds, is put on the wheel, it is shaped into a tall cone and small pieces are

THE RAKU MASTER

In 1982 he abandoned stoneware and porcelain and has been focused and dedicated to Raku since. Steven is the author of many articles on clay and the potters art, and four books, his most recent being Mastering Raku; Making Ware-Glazes- Building Kilns-Firing published in 2009 by Lark books. Please peruse Steven's page and get to know this THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL Thank you for your interest in The Potters Shop & School.We are a pottery studio, school, gallery, and bookstore, and one of the finest clay facilities in New England. We occupy a spacious, well lit, and professionally equipped space in the Gorse Mill Studios, a vibrant and diverse community of artists.We offer resident and non-resident studio memberships, adult classes, and workshops. THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL Make Up Classes Classes canceled due to weather by The Potters School for any reason will be rescheduled. There are no other make up classes available. 31 Thorpe Rd. Needham, MA 02494 USA Phone: 781-449-7687 Fax: 781-449-9098 Email: PottersSchool@aol.com Hours: M-Th: 11-5 F:

10-4.

THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL 31 Thorpe Rd. Needham, MA 02494 USA Phone: 781-449-7687 Fax: 781-449-9098 Email: PottersShop@aol.com Hours: M-Th: 11-5 F: 10-4. All titles are VHS unless DVD or CD is indicated. Some are in DVD only. More titles are being made available in DVD format so please inquire. THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL Membership. 31 Thorpe Rd. Needham, MA 02494 USA Phone: 781-449-7687 Fax: 781-449-9098 Email: PottersShop@aol.com Hours: M-Th: 11-5 F: 10-4. The Potters Shop & School is the only pottery facility in the Boston area that offers true independent and unlimited studio access and use without having to THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL 31 Thorpe Rd. Needham, MA 02494 USA Phone: 781-449-7687 Fax: 781-449-9098 Email: PottersShop@aol.com Hours: M-Th: 11-5 F: 10-4. Please click on the pictures for a larger view. We carry Dolan Tools, Falcon Tools, Kent Pottery Tools, and a handpicked (most handmade)

selection of

THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL ORDER by email, phone, fax, or regular mail though first time customers may want to order by phone.Our friendly staff are all professional potters, knowledgeable about our products, are happy to help you find the right books or videos for your areas of interest and level of experience, or answer any questions about ordering and

shipping.

THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL edited by Robert J. Charleston. Originally published by Hamlyn Publishing Group in 1968, this is a recent reprint that is also out of print. Care was taken to preserve the original feel and texture and the result is a well done edition. 13 1/2"x 10 1/2", 352 pages. There are over 1000 b&w photos and 64 color plates. THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL The Potters Shop & School. In the face of a diagnosis of terminal liver cancer, Robin Hopper took on what he considers one of the most important projects of his life. Swansong is two + hours of memoir, musings, demos, a tour of his award winning garden and much, much more. As his final contribution to the ceramics community, Robin wants

the

THE RAKU MASTER

In 1982 he abandoned stoneware and porcelain and has been focused and dedicated to Raku since. Steven is the author of many articles on clay and the potters art, and four books, his most recent being Mastering Raku; Making Ware-Glazes- Building Kilns-Firing published in 2009 by Lark books. Please peruse Steven's page and get to know this THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL THE YELLOW TAGS. All of these chawan, and all of my chawan, are thrown on the potters wheel using a method called "throwing off the hump." It is a technique whereby a large piece of clay, 15-20 pounds, is put on the wheel, it is shaped into a tall cone and small pieces are THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL 31 Thorpe Rd. Needham, MA 02494 USA Phone: 781-449-7687 Fax: 781-449-9098 Email: PottersShop@aol.com Hours: M-Th: 11-5 F: 10-4. Please click on the pictures for a larger view. We carry Dolan Tools, Falcon Tools, Kent Pottery Tools, and a handpicked (most handmade)

selection of

THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL Branfman has been an independent studio potter since 1975. In 1977 he founded as his studio, The Potters Shop which has become a nationally known studio, school, and artists workspace, and he now enjoys an international reputation as a potter, teacher, and writer. He is the author of four books; Mastering Raku: Making Ware-Glazes-Building

Kilns

THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL edited by Robert J. Charleston. Originally published by Hamlyn Publishing Group in 1968, this is a recent reprint that is also out of print. Care was taken to preserve the original feel and texture and the result is a well done edition. 13 1/2"x 10 1/2", 352 pages. There are over 1000 b&w photos and 64 color plates. THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL Potter's Encyclopedia of Color, Form, and Decoration-FRENCH $25.00. A unique and comprehensive manual consisting of three chapters each covering in detail the three areas in the title. This is full of ideas, inspiration, methods, processes, recipes, and more. Great

resource material!!

THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL From the Complete Potter Series. Porcelain and Bone China-WARDELL $60.00. A taste of everything to do with porcelain and bone china, from recipes to forming and decorating techniques, to firing techniques and glazes. Also contains a who s who of contemporary artists working with these finicky clay bodies. This is an outstanding

book.

THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL State of the art outdoor Raku area with 6 propane fired kilns, 1 sawdust kiln, and an experimental wood/gas kiln. 31 Thorpe Rd. Needham, MA 02494 USA Phone: 781-449-7687 Fax: 781-449-9098 Email: PottersShop@aol.com Hours: M-Th: 11-5 F: 10-4. THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL The purchasing of raw materials is a member benefit and is only available to studio members. 31 Thorpe Rd. Needham, MA 02494 USA Phone: 781-449-7687 Fax: 781-449-9098 Email: PottersShop@aol.com Hours: M-Th: 11-5 F: 10-4. THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL Demonstrations. both days at noon! This image is Steven Branfman, the founder and director of The Potters Shop & School, giving a potters wheel demonstration during a previous Open Studios. We will also have information on our adult classes and studio membership. 31 Thorpe Rd. Needham, MA 02494 USA Phone: 781-449-7687 Fax: 781-449-9098 Email THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL National K-12 Ceramic Exhibition Foundation. National Council On Education For The Ceramic Arts. Individual Potters Sites. John Baymore, River Bend Pottery. Robin Hopper, Chosin Pottery. Owen Dearing, Mug Revolution. Richard Milgrim, Tea Ceramics. Ellen Schon. Pottery Collections, history. THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL Includes an overview of ceramic history, raw materials, tools, production processes, glazing techniques, decorative techniques, step-by-step projects, and a gallery of contemporary work. Basic Pottery Making: All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get Started – FRANZ $18.00. • Step-by-step instructions complete with color

photographs.

THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL Thank you for your interest in The Potters Shop & School.We are a pottery studio, school, gallery, and bookstore, and one of the finest clay facilities in New England. We occupy a spacious, well lit, and professionally equipped space in the Gorse Mill Studios, a vibrant and diverse community of artists.We offer resident and non-resident studio memberships, adult classes, and workshops. THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL Make Up Classes Classes canceled due to weather by The Potters School for any reason will be rescheduled. There are no other make up classes available. 31 Thorpe Rd. Needham, MA 02494 USA Phone: 781-449-7687 Fax: 781-449-9098 Email: PottersSchool@aol.com Hours: M-Th: 11-5 F:

10-4.

THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL 31 Thorpe Rd. Needham, MA 02494 USA Phone: 781-449-7687 Fax: 781-449-9098 Email: PottersShop@aol.com Hours: M-Th: 11-5 F: 10-4. All titles are VHS unless DVD or CD is indicated. Some are in DVD only. More titles are being made available in DVD format so please inquire. THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL Membership. 31 Thorpe Rd. Needham, MA 02494 USA Phone: 781-449-7687 Fax: 781-449-9098 Email: PottersShop@aol.com Hours: M-Th: 11-5 F: 10-4. The Potters Shop & School is the only pottery facility in the Boston area that offers true independent and unlimited studio access and use without having to THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL 31 Thorpe Rd. Needham, MA 02494 USA Phone: 781-449-7687 Fax: 781-449-9098 Email: PottersShop@aol.com Hours: M-Th: 11-5 F: 10-4. Please click on the pictures for a larger view. We carry Dolan Tools, Falcon Tools, Kent Pottery Tools, and a handpicked (most handmade)

selection of

THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL ORDER by email, phone, fax, or regular mail though first time customers may want to order by phone.Our friendly staff are all professional potters, knowledgeable about our products, are happy to help you find the right books or videos for your areas of interest and level of experience, or answer any questions about ordering and

shipping.

THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL edited by Robert J. Charleston. Originally published by Hamlyn Publishing Group in 1968, this is a recent reprint that is also out of print. Care was taken to preserve the original feel and texture and the result is a well done edition. 13 1/2"x 10 1/2", 352 pages. There are over 1000 b&w photos and 64 color plates. THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL The Potters Shop & School. In the face of a diagnosis of terminal liver cancer, Robin Hopper took on what he considers one of the most important projects of his life. Swansong is two + hours of memoir, musings, demos, a tour of his award winning garden and much, much more. As his final contribution to the ceramics community, Robin wants

the

THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL THE YELLOW TAGS. All of these chawan, and all of my chawan, are thrown on the potters wheel using a method called "throwing off the hump." It is a technique whereby a large piece of clay, 15-20 pounds, is put on the wheel, it is shaped into a tall cone and small pieces are

THE RAKU MASTER

In 1982 he abandoned stoneware and porcelain and has been focused and dedicated to Raku since. Steven is the author of many articles on clay and the potters art, and four books, his most recent being Mastering Raku; Making Ware-Glazes- Building Kilns-Firing published in 2009 by Lark books. Please peruse Steven's page and get to know this THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL Thank you for your interest in The Potters Shop & School.We are a pottery studio, school, gallery, and bookstore, and one of the finest clay facilities in New England. We occupy a spacious, well lit, and professionally equipped space in the Gorse Mill Studios, a vibrant and diverse community of artists.We offer resident and non-resident studio memberships, adult classes, and workshops. THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL Make Up Classes Classes canceled due to weather by The Potters School for any reason will be rescheduled. There are no other make up classes available. 31 Thorpe Rd. Needham, MA 02494 USA Phone: 781-449-7687 Fax: 781-449-9098 Email: PottersSchool@aol.com Hours: M-Th: 11-5 F:

10-4.

THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL 31 Thorpe Rd. Needham, MA 02494 USA Phone: 781-449-7687 Fax: 781-449-9098 Email: PottersShop@aol.com Hours: M-Th: 11-5 F: 10-4. All titles are VHS unless DVD or CD is indicated. Some are in DVD only. More titles are being made available in DVD format so please inquire. THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL Membership. 31 Thorpe Rd. Needham, MA 02494 USA Phone: 781-449-7687 Fax: 781-449-9098 Email: PottersShop@aol.com Hours: M-Th: 11-5 F: 10-4. The Potters Shop & School is the only pottery facility in the Boston area that offers true independent and unlimited studio access and use without having to THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL 31 Thorpe Rd. Needham, MA 02494 USA Phone: 781-449-7687 Fax: 781-449-9098 Email: PottersShop@aol.com Hours: M-Th: 11-5 F: 10-4. Please click on the pictures for a larger view. We carry Dolan Tools, Falcon Tools, Kent Pottery Tools, and a handpicked (most handmade)

selection of

THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL ORDER by email, phone, fax, or regular mail though first time customers may want to order by phone.Our friendly staff are all professional potters, knowledgeable about our products, are happy to help you find the right books or videos for your areas of interest and level of experience, or answer any questions about ordering and

shipping.

THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL edited by Robert J. Charleston. Originally published by Hamlyn Publishing Group in 1968, this is a recent reprint that is also out of print. Care was taken to preserve the original feel and texture and the result is a well done edition. 13 1/2"x 10 1/2", 352 pages. There are over 1000 b&w photos and 64 color plates. THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL The Potters Shop & School. In the face of a diagnosis of terminal liver cancer, Robin Hopper took on what he considers one of the most important projects of his life. Swansong is two + hours of memoir, musings, demos, a tour of his award winning garden and much, much more. As his final contribution to the ceramics community, Robin wants

the

THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL THE YELLOW TAGS. All of these chawan, and all of my chawan, are thrown on the potters wheel using a method called "throwing off the hump." It is a technique whereby a large piece of clay, 15-20 pounds, is put on the wheel, it is shaped into a tall cone and small pieces are

THE RAKU MASTER

In 1982 he abandoned stoneware and porcelain and has been focused and dedicated to Raku since. Steven is the author of many articles on clay and the potters art, and four books, his most recent being Mastering Raku; Making Ware-Glazes- Building Kilns-Firing published in 2009 by Lark books. Please peruse Steven's page and get to know this THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL 31 Thorpe Rd. Needham, MA 02494 USA Phone: 781-449-7687 Fax: 781-449-9098 Email: PottersShop@aol.com Hours: M-Th: 11-5 F: 10-4. Please click on the pictures for a larger view. We carry Dolan Tools, Falcon Tools, Kent Pottery Tools, and a handpicked (most handmade)

selection of

THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL Branfman has been an independent studio potter since 1975. In 1977 he founded as his studio, The Potters Shop which has become a nationally known studio, school, and artists workspace, and he now enjoys an international reputation as a potter, teacher, and writer. He is the author of four books; Mastering Raku: Making Ware-Glazes-Building

Kilns

THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL edited by Robert J. Charleston. Originally published by Hamlyn Publishing Group in 1968, this is a recent reprint that is also out of print. Care was taken to preserve the original feel and texture and the result is a well done edition. 13 1/2"x 10 1/2", 352 pages. There are over 1000 b&w photos and 64 color plates. THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL Potter's Encyclopedia of Color, Form, and Decoration-FRENCH $25.00. A unique and comprehensive manual consisting of three chapters each covering in detail the three areas in the title. This is full of ideas, inspiration, methods, processes, recipes, and more. Great

resource material!!

THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL From the Complete Potter Series. Porcelain and Bone China-WARDELL $60.00. A taste of everything to do with porcelain and bone china, from recipes to forming and decorating techniques, to firing techniques and glazes. Also contains a who s who of contemporary artists working with these finicky clay bodies. This is an outstanding

book.

THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL State of the art outdoor Raku area with 6 propane fired kilns, 1 sawdust kiln, and an experimental wood/gas kiln. 31 Thorpe Rd. Needham, MA 02494 USA Phone: 781-449-7687 Fax: 781-449-9098 Email: PottersShop@aol.com Hours: M-Th: 11-5 F: 10-4. THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL The purchasing of raw materials is a member benefit and is only available to studio members. 31 Thorpe Rd. Needham, MA 02494 USA Phone: 781-449-7687 Fax: 781-449-9098 Email: PottersShop@aol.com Hours: M-Th: 11-5 F: 10-4. THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL Demonstrations. both days at noon! This image is Steven Branfman, the founder and director of The Potters Shop & School, giving a potters wheel demonstration during a previous Open Studios. We will also have information on our adult classes and studio membership. 31 Thorpe Rd. Needham, MA 02494 USA Phone: 781-449-7687 Fax: 781-449-9098 Email THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL National K-12 Ceramic Exhibition Foundation. National Council On Education For The Ceramic Arts. Individual Potters Sites. John Baymore, River Bend Pottery. Robin Hopper, Chosin Pottery. Owen Dearing, Mug Revolution. Richard Milgrim, Tea Ceramics. Ellen Schon. Pottery Collections, history. THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL Includes an overview of ceramic history, raw materials, tools, production processes, glazing techniques, decorative techniques, step-by-step projects, and a gallery of contemporary work. Basic Pottery Making: All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get Started – FRANZ $18.00. • Step-by-step instructions complete with color

photographs.

THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOLTHE POTTER S SCHOOL FORUMSTHE POTTER S SCHOOL GP7THE POTTER S SCHOOL PARENTTHE POTTER S SCHOOL REVIEWTPS THE POTTER S SCHOOLTHE POTTER S SCHOOL ONLINE HOMESCHOOL Thank you for your interest in The Potters Shop & School.We are a pottery studio, school, gallery, and bookstore, and one of the finest clay facilities in New England. We occupy a spacious, well lit, and professionally equipped space in the Gorse Mill Studios, a vibrant and diverse community of artists.We offer resident and non-resident studio memberships, adult classes, and workshops. THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL Posted below is the schedule for our current session of modified classes. In order to maintain safety within the studio, we are limiting the class size to 4 students. THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL Craft Of The Potter-BBC ea. $45.00 VHS Very limited availability.See below A classic series from the BBC hosted by potter Michael Casson featuring well known potters demonstrating their craft including Mary Rogers, Walter Keeler, Bernard Leach, Hamada, Cardew and Elizabeth Fritsch.Each tape 25-30 min #1 Handbuilding Clay types are discussed. THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL ORDER by email, phone, fax, or regular mail though first time customers may want to order by phone.Our friendly staff are all professional potters, knowledgeable about our products, are happy to help you find the right books or videos for your areas of interest and level of experience, or answer any questions about ordering and

shipping.

THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL Raku Workshops . The studio holds monthly studio member only Raku firings throughout the year. Raku workshops can also be scheduled for your group, studio, guild, school, co-op, etc. Our Raku facilities include 6 propane fired kilns of various sizes in a spacious firing area complete with all equipment, materials, and supplies. THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL 8 electric wheels; slab roller; extruder; large handbuilding/work table; wedging and slip recycling areas for white and dark clays; well-stocked glaze room with 20 cone 6 oxidation glazes and 10 raku glazes regularly available for member use, (we also stock hundreds of raw materials if you prefer to mix your own glazes); several types of clays available for purchase THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL This image is Steven Branfman, the founder and director of The Potters Shop & School, giving a potters wheel demonstration during a previous

Open Studios.

THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL In the face of a diagnosis of terminal liver cancer, Robin Hopper took on what he considers one of the most important projects of his life. Swansong is two + hours of memoir, musings, demos, a tour of his award winning garden and much, much more. As his final contribution to the ceramics community, Robin wants the impact of Swansong to benefit

children.

THE RAKU MASTER

Steven is the author of many articles on clay and the potters art, and four books, his most recent being Mastering Raku; Making Ware-Glazes- Building Kilns-Firing published in 2009 by Lark books. THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL THE YELLOW TAGS. All of these chawan, and all of my chawan, are thrown on the potters wheel using a method called "throwing off the hump." It is a technique whereby a large piece of clay, 15-20 pounds, is put on the wheel, it is shaped into a tall cone and small pieces are THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOLTHE POTTER S SCHOOL FORUMSTHE POTTER S SCHOOL GP7THE POTTER S SCHOOL PARENTTHE POTTER S SCHOOL REVIEWTPS THE POTTER S SCHOOLTHE POTTER S SCHOOL ONLINE HOMESCHOOL Thank you for your interest in The Potters Shop & School.We are a pottery studio, school, gallery, and bookstore, and one of the finest clay facilities in New England. We occupy a spacious, well lit, and professionally equipped space in the Gorse Mill Studios, a vibrant and diverse community of artists.We offer resident and non-resident studio memberships, adult classes, and workshops. THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL Posted below is the schedule for our current session of modified classes. In order to maintain safety within the studio, we are limiting the class size to 4 students. THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL Craft Of The Potter-BBC ea. $45.00 VHS Very limited availability.See below A classic series from the BBC hosted by potter Michael Casson featuring well known potters demonstrating their craft including Mary Rogers, Walter Keeler, Bernard Leach, Hamada, Cardew and Elizabeth Fritsch.Each tape 25-30 min #1 Handbuilding Clay types are discussed. THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL ORDER by email, phone, fax, or regular mail though first time customers may want to order by phone.Our friendly staff are all professional potters, knowledgeable about our products, are happy to help you find the right books or videos for your areas of interest and level of experience, or answer any questions about ordering and

shipping.

THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL Raku Workshops . The studio holds monthly studio member only Raku firings throughout the year. Raku workshops can also be scheduled for your group, studio, guild, school, co-op, etc. Our Raku facilities include 6 propane fired kilns of various sizes in a spacious firing area complete with all equipment, materials, and supplies. THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL 8 electric wheels; slab roller; extruder; large handbuilding/work table; wedging and slip recycling areas for white and dark clays; well-stocked glaze room with 20 cone 6 oxidation glazes and 10 raku glazes regularly available for member use, (we also stock hundreds of raw materials if you prefer to mix your own glazes); several types of clays available for purchase THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL This image is Steven Branfman, the founder and director of The Potters Shop & School, giving a potters wheel demonstration during a previous

Open Studios.

THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL In the face of a diagnosis of terminal liver cancer, Robin Hopper took on what he considers one of the most important projects of his life. Swansong is two + hours of memoir, musings, demos, a tour of his award winning garden and much, much more. As his final contribution to the ceramics community, Robin wants the impact of Swansong to benefit

children.

THE RAKU MASTER

Steven is the author of many articles on clay and the potters art, and four books, his most recent being Mastering Raku; Making Ware-Glazes- Building Kilns-Firing published in 2009 by Lark books. THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL THE YELLOW TAGS. All of these chawan, and all of my chawan, are thrown on the potters wheel using a method called "throwing off the hump." It is a technique whereby a large piece of clay, 15-20 pounds, is put on the wheel, it is shaped into a tall cone and small pieces are THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL It is with great pleasure that we were the first to sell the Dolan Family's outstanding, handmade tools and we still do. Please beware of a line of imitation Dolan tools sold by the Kemper Company. They are inferior and an insulting infringement on the originality of THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL Steven Branfman (born 1953, L.A. California) grew up in N.Y.C. and credits a rich cultural childhood as being the influence that led him to an art career.He was further influenced by a dynamic high school art teacher particularly in the area of sculpture. Branfman studied art at Cortland State University, New York with Gerald Diguisto (sculpture) George Dugan (drawing) and John Jessiman (pottery). THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL This image is Steven Branfman, the founder and director of The Potters Shop & School, giving a potters wheel demonstration during a previous

Open Studios.

THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL Books (author of): Naked Clay and Related Bare Clay Techniques, Contributing author, ACerS Publishers, 2012 Mastering Raku: Making Ware-Glazing-Building Kilns-Firing, Lark Books 2009 Raku: A Practical Approach Second Edition, Krause Publications 2001, Hanusch Verlag 2002 (German Language Edition) The Potters Professional Handbook, Krause Publications 1999, American Ceramic Society 2003 THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL The Potters Shop and School is located on the lower level of Gorse Mill Studios, click the link to find out about up coming events including the other artists in the building! THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL Our staff is devoted to clay art and dedicated to making The Potters Shop & School the best clay facility that it can be. Please click our names above to learn a little more about us! THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL Peter Lane has updated and completely revised his already outstanding book. Many great photos, commentary by and about prominent artists, glaze and clay body recipes, brief historical notes. THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL This exhibit features the shared sensibilities and complimentary work of Sarah Fuhro and Ellen Clancy. Both share a passion for hand building, a love of all things textured and organically shaped, and the many influences of nature. THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL RAW GLAZE MATERIALS. The Potters Shop stocks a complete stock of chemicals and raw materials for glaze mixing for our members. Our stock of materials are available in quantities as small as a single gram and up to several pounds. THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL -The hourly rate applies to the cost of the entire load.. This cost is shared among those who have work in the kiln on a percentage basis. based on how much space your work occupies. e.g.; 10%, 25%, 50%, etc.

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Phone: 781-449-7687       Fax: 781-449-9098      Email: PottersShop@aol.com    Hours: Monday-Thursday: 11-5, Friday: 10-4,  Saturday & Sunday Closed Thank you for your interest in _THE POTTERS SHOP & SCHOOL._   We are a pottery studio, school, gallery, and bookstore, and one of the finest clay facilities in New England. We occupy a spacious, well lit, and professionally equipped space in the Gorse Mill Studios , a vibrant and diverse community of artists. We offer resident and non-resident studio memberships, adult classes, and workshops. Our gallery is filled with work made in the shop by staff and members covering a variety of styles.  Our shop’s selection of pottery books and videos is known the world over and we also stock a hand picked selection of pottery tools. _WE ARE POTTERS AND SPEAK THE LANGUAGE OF CLAY! _ _-__Steven Branfman, Founder, Director, and Head __Potter_ ********************************************************************** EXTENDED IN THE GORSE MILL GALLERY: "CONVERGING TERRAINS" ENCAUSTIC WORKS BY PATRICIA GERKIN

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RAKU VESSELS BY STEVEN BRANFMAN _FRIENDS, THE RESPONSE AND POPULARITY OF CONVERGING TERRAINS HAS BEEN SO POSITIVE THAT THE EXHIBITION HAS BEEN _ _EXTENDED THROUGH __ AUGUST 26. _ _TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE EXTRA TIME AND COME FOR A VISIT. YOU WON'T BE

DISAPPOINTED._

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STEVEN BRANFMAN RAKU FIRING ONE OF HIS LARGE VESSELS WATCH OUR RAKU WORKSHOP LEADER DEBBIE WINNICK IN ACTION _ _NEWS AROUND THE STUDIO

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SUMMER HOURS

THE STUDIO IS WILL BE CLOSED _FRIDAYS IN JULY AND AUGUST _

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_CLOSED THE LAST 2 WEEKS OF AUGUST,__ STARTING ON MONDAY THE 19TH AND RE-OPENING ON SEPTEMBER 3RD WITH REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS. _

HAPPY SUMMER!

------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UPCOMING STUDIO MEMBER  RAKU FIRING WORKSHOPS MONDAY, AUGUST 26 AT 9 AM WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 AT 9 AM THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24 AT 9 AM **WEATHER AND KILN SITE CONDITIONS PERMITTING** PLEASE CHECK BACK HERE FOR CANCELLATIONS AND RESCHEDULING To learn more about becoming a studio member please visit the

MEMBERSHIP PAGE!

------------------------------------------------------------------------------ UPCOMING STUDIO MEMBER EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS! ABCS OF KILN LOADING & MAINTENANCE

WITH CINDY

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH

6-7PM

THIN-NECKED VASES

WITH RYDER

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16TH

6-7PM

+For a more detailed description of each workshop, visit the WORKSHOP

PAGE!

To learn more about becoming a member to have access to our workshops, visit the MEMBERSHIP PAGE! ---------------------------------------------- CLASS REGISTRATION IS OPEN! For details, visit our  SCHOOL PAGE.   As always, space is limited, so act fast! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

HISTORY

_THE POTTERS SHOP_ was founded by Steven Branfman in 1977 as a studio, school, gallery, and workspace for clayworkers. Our original location in Newton Highlands had been a potters studio since about 1960 with The Potters Shop being the third or fourth studio to occupy the space. Our first offerings were adult classes, children's classes, and limited workspace.  Over the years as our reputation for quality programs, honest help and advice, and a relaxed, professional and comfortable atmosphere grew, so did our need for space and equipment.  In 1989 the studio was moved and THE _POTTERS SCHOOL_, a non-profit educational institution was organized as a separate entity insuring our continued growth and our ability to offer the finest pottery facility and educational programs in New England. The Potters School has continued to evolve and in 2005 we made the transition from a regular class schedule to focusing our services on studio membership. Today, The Potters Shop and The Potters School operate together seamlessly as _THE POTTERS SHOP AND SCHOOL_. We are, as we have been from the beginning, committed to the support of clay arts through quality educational programs, professional facilities, and the production and exhibition of some of the best and most sought after pottery in the area. Students and members of The Potters Shop and School come from many different clay backgrounds. Some have taken classes, some are self-taught, some are professional potters who want access to extensive equipment, some are hobbyists who enjoy being part of a larger pottery community. We offer adult classes, workshops, internships, and three different levels of studio membership available to meet a broad range of needs. Though we all come from different backgrounds, our common interest in clay, art, and craft has brought us together.  Our goal at The Potters Shop & School is to develop a studio atmosphere of creativity and mutual support.  The staff is dedicated to providing encouragement and fostering cooperation in an effort to make your use of the studio rewarding and productive. I hope you come to visit The Potters School so we can show you what we can only describe to you here on these pages. 31 Thorpe Rd. Needham, MA 02494

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Phone: 781-449-7687     Fax: 781-449-9098 Email: POTTERSSHOP@AOL.COM   Summer Hours: M-Th: 11-5