| Press Release- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Rita Payne The Smithy 55 Pioneer St. Cooperstown, NY 13326 September 23, 2015 Exciting workshops at The Smithy Clay Studio this Fall! Announcing new pottery classes for any level! Classes will be held at 1 Otsego Court, Cooperstown, NY. You can also view the class schedule and teacher information online at smithyarts.org! For questions and to register, please call The Smithy at 607-547-8671 or email gallery@smithyarts.org. RAKU WORKSHOP With Robert McCann September 27th 3-5pm, First session for everyone You pick the firing date! Saturday October 10th 9-1pm, or October 24th 12-4pm $75 includes materials and fees Come to this specific form of gas firing and enjoy the amazing natural effects that it creates. GLAZE WORKSHOP With Marcie Schwartzman October 14-28, 2015 Wednesday 9-12pm $120 includes material fee A 3-week introduction workshop in glaze chemistry and mixing. LARGE VESSELS WORKSHOP With Elizabeth Nields November 21 and 22, 2015 12-5pm Glazing Day December 13, 2-5pm This workshop is with our local, renowned Ceramist, Elizabeth Nields, who pushes your idea of size, through the use of coil and throw, and building with sections. SLIP CASTING AND MOLD MAKING With Rita Payne October 26-November 16, 2015 Monday 6-9pm $150 includes material fee This class will cover basic one-part mold making techniques, making duplicated and tiles, any level welcome. ADULT CLAY With Karla Andela 10/15-11/19, 2015 Thursdays, 12-3pm or 10/16-11/20, 2015 Fridays, 6-9pm We are the world we create. An exploration of the juxtaposition of manufactured and naturally inspired forms. All levels of wheel throwing and hand building welcome. $150 includes materials and fees KID'S CLAY: BEGINNERS With Abbey Koutnik 2, 4-week sessions 9/16/15-10/7/15 and 10/14/15-11/18/15 Wednesday 3:30-5:30pm $85 tuition covers each 4-week sessions, as well as material and firing costs KID'S CLAY: THROWING With Abbey Koutnik 2, 4-week sessions 9/30-10/21 and 11/4-12/2, 2015 Thursday 3:30-5:30pm $85 tuition covers each 4-week sessions, as well as material and firing costs MOMMY AND ME With Karla Andela October 17-November 21, 2015 Saturdays 9:30-11:30am $100 includes materials and fees Clay Class for Children under 8 years old, and their parents | 
