The Barnard Clay Collective

09/08/2021

Hi all,

Thank you to everyone who has reached out to express interest in the clay collective.

We are still awaiting guidance from Barnard regarding whether and how the clay studio will function this semester. As soon as we know more, we will reach out to students about the possibility of registering. Presently, enrollment is based on a lottery system, as the studio is too small to accommodate everyone interested.

We encourage you to keep and eye out for more info once classes begin!

If you have other questions, please direct them to [email protected]

All the best,
Jane, Parmis, and Jared

01/15/2017

Greetings from the Barnard Clay Collective!

Ever wanted to try your hand at ceramics? Well now's your chance! We offer weekly handbuilding and wheel throwing classes for beginner and intermediate potters. Anyone in the Barnard and Columbia community is welcome to take classes at the studio. The cost of the class is $200 per semester, and this fee includes all materials (clay, glaze, firings, etc.) and gives you 24 hour access to the studio. The studio is located in the basement of Plimpton Hall (on the northeast corner of 120th and Amsterdam).

Since we're a collective, each studio member is also expected to contribute some time to clean-up and studio maintenance. If you're interested in joining, fill out the google doc below before 10:00pm on Tuesday, January 24th!

https://goo.gl/forms/no5kbmk9oHDS8nv22

For new members, to reserve your spot in the class, you MUST attend the mandatory orientation meeting on Thursday, January 26 at 7:30pm, and bring $200 preferably in check form (exact cash ok if necessary). Those who are not represented at the orientation will not be given a place in the class, so if you cannot be there in person find someone to bring the check in your name. Classes fill up quickly so show up on time! We prioritize Barnard and Columbia undergraduates by seniority, but we are also open to graduate students and alumni if space remains.

The class fee covers materials and instruction. If it poses a financial burden for you please contact us and we can discuss making an alternate arrangement.

The classes are:
Beginners: Wednesday 5:30-7:30pm OR Thursday 5:30-7:30pm
Intermediates: Wednesday 7:30-9:30pm
Advanced Intermediates: Thursday 7:30-9:30pm*

*Advanced Intermediate is for advanced returning students who are proficient on the wheel and wish to pursue more advanced forms. New activities in the class will include mixing glazes and working with alternative types of clay. You must obtain instructor permission in order to take this class and confirm with us at orientation.

Welcome to the Barnard Clay Collective! We offer weekly handbuilding and wheel throwing classes for beginner and intermediate potters. Anyone in the Columbia community is welcome to take classes at the studio, although we prioritize membership for undergraduates. The cost of the class this year will...

05/02/2016

We'll be here for another 30 min!

05/02/2016

Selling & showing pots in front of Barnard Hall 5-7:00

05/02/2016

05/02/2016

Selling pots and showing work from the semester outside Barnard Hall from 5-7pm!

05/02/2016

We will be having an Exhibition / Sale in the lobby of Barnard Hall today from 5-7pm! Bring your work. There will be a cheese plate. All good things.

02/04/2016

Wednesday intermediate potters hard at work

01/28/2016

15 more minutes to sign up for our spring semester classes!! To those of you who already signed up: we can't wait to see you at orientation tomorrow!

01/21/2016

Greetings from the Barnard Clay Collective!

Ever wanted to try your hand at ceramics? Well now's your chance! We offer weekly handbuilding and wheel throwing classes for beginner and intermediate potters. Anyone in the Barnard and Columbia community is welcome to take classes at the studio. The cost of the class is $185 per semester, and this fee includes all materials (clay, glaze, firings, etc.) and gives you access to the studio. The studio is located in the basement of Plimpton Hall (on the northeast corner of 120th and Amsterdam).

Since we're a collective, each studio member is also expected to contribute some time to clean-up and studio maintenance. If you're interested in joining, fill out the google doc below before 10:00pm on Wednesday, January 27th!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1b00mL5Cua9cMj4m8YWGDNPoKBGN_0cSgFxv41oBC_zY/viewform?usp=send_form

To reserve your spot in the class, you MUST attend the mandatory orientation meeting on Thursday, January 28 at 7:30pm, and bring $185 in check, money order, or exact cash. Those who are not represented at the orientation will not be given a place in the class, so if you cannot be there in person find someone to bring the check in your name. Classes fill up quickly so show up on time!

The classes are:
Beginners: Wednesday 6:00-7:30pm
Intermediates: Wednesday 7:30-9:00pm OR Thursday 5:30-7:00pm
Advanced Intermediates: Thursday 7:00-9:30pm**

**Advanced Intermediate is a NEW class we are offering to advanced returning students who are proficient on the wheel and wish to pursue more advanced forms. New activities in the class will include mixing glazes and working with alternative types of clay. You must obtain instructor permission in order to take this class and confirm with us at orientation.

Also feel free to forward this email to anybody you think would be interested in classes.

Hope to see you soon!

Bella, Caroline, Lilian, Sasha, Corin, and Emma
Student Studio Coordinators
[email protected]

Welcome to the Barnard Clay Collective! We offer weekly hand-building and wheel throwing classes for beginner, intermediate, and advanced intermediate. Anyone in the Barnard-Columbia community is welcome to take classes at the studio. The cost of the class is $185, and this fee includes all material…

12/14/2015

We're selling all of this beautiful pottery! Come to the Altschul Atrium before 8pm & name your price :3

12/13/2015

The clay collective brunch club, thanks for coming to cleanup 🤗