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Teen Pottery Hand Build Open Studio

July 13, 2026 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM (EDT)

Description

This 3-week session will let students experiment with hand building in an open studio setting. Only prior students of Olivia Fletcher may sign up for this open studio session. Ages 10+


PLEASE NOTE:

If your student prefers wheel throwing, please register for the simultaneously offered wheel throwing Open Studio. All students will have the opportunity to participate in both skills if they choose, but this allows us to avoid overbooking the limited number of wheels available.


INSTRUCTOR BIO:

Olivia first discovered the transformative joy of pottery in 2024, and it quickly blossomed from a casual interest into a profound passion. The immediate connection she felt to the earth-based medium and the process of creation was captivating, leading her to fall deeply in love with the art form. This passion now drives her studio practice, where she spends countless hours refining her skills.

Her primary focus is on throwing functional pottery, creating pieces like mugs, bowls, and plates designed to be used and cherished every day. While the wheel is her main tool, Olivia also greatly enjoys the tactile freedom of hand building and occasionally crafts a unique, decorative piece that serves purely as art. She is fortunate to be able to share her creations with others by selling her finished work both through her online store and at various local markets.

One of the most rewarding parts of this journey has been teaching several pottery classes at the Bower Center, an experience she truly enjoys. What makes pottery so special to Olivia is the deep connection it gives us to the people who came before us, linking her to a craft thousands of years old, as well as its inherent sustainability. Working with simple, natural materials like clay allows her to create beautiful, lasting objects that celebrate both history and our environment.


CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellations made 1 week or more in advance of the class date will receive a 100% refund. Cancellations made within 3 - 6 days will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations made within 48 hours to the class will not be refunded.

Students will have the option to transfer registration to another class in place of receiving a refund.

Special consideration will be given to cancellations due to health-related issues and family emergencies.

If you plan miss a session of class, please inform your instructor, or email our Program Coordinator, Anna M. Filiaggi at a.filiaggi@bowercenter.org

There will be no refunds or discounts given for missed classes.

Time

3 Week Session Mondays 5:00pm-6:30pm

Pricing

$55 per participant

Contact Information

Bower Center for the Arts
Name: Anna Filiaggi
Phone: 540-586-4235
Email: a.filiaggi@bowercenter.org
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