Tuesdays, Jan 21-March 11 (8 weeks) | 6-8:30 pm

Instructor: Wren Morrocco

Dive into the art of hand-building in the 8-week class. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your existing skills, this class will guide you through foundational and advanced techniques that transform clay into functional and sculptural artwork. Explore the versatility of methods like slab construction, coiling, and unit fabrication while learning how to design and craft pieces that reflect your unique artistic vision. Beyond building, discover how to use underglazes, slips, stains, and vibrant glazes. From mugs and bowls to abstract sculptures, this class offers endless opportunities to experiment and grow.
$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.