Thursdays, Jan 23-March 13 (8 weeks) | 10 am-12:30 pm

Instructor: Wren Morrocco

Explore something new or take your pottery journey to the next level in this engaging and skill-building wheel-throwing class. Designed for beginning students as well as those already familiar with the basics of throwing on the wheel, this course builds upon foundational knowledge to refine techniques and explore more advanced concepts. Whether you’ve previously studied with our instructors or at another institution, this class is tailored to help you expand your skill set, challenge your creativity, and deepen your understanding of ceramic artistry.

 $75 materials fee applied at check-out.

Wren Morrocco is a ceramics artist who works mainly in functional ware and sculptural vessels. Her work reflects her passion and love of nature, and she often use materials from the earth such as seashells, rocks, sand, and textured bark to add depth and personal connection to her pieces. She started her clay education in high school, and earned her BFA at Colby-Sawyer College in New London New Hampshire, studying under David Ernster and Jon Keenan, both master potters of New England. She collaborated with the New Hampshire Institute of Art and the Sharon Art Center through community firings, pottery sales, and events, and in the winter of 2016 spent a week in Nepal teaching pottery to students at the Maya Universe Academy. Wren spent six years teaching in various public school settings as an art teacher, and worked with students of all ages and backgrounds. Teaching informs her personal work, and she loves developing relationships with others through art. She is currently Chair of the New Hampshire Potters Guild, and aims to build community through ceramics and offer educational experiences to those excited to learn more about the pottery scene in New Hampshire.