Wesleyan Potters - Wesleyan Potters is a non-profit cooperative guild founded in 1948 to promote the learning and development of skills in crafts, located in Middletown, Connecticut. Classes are held year-round with lectures, exhibits, demonstrations and films scheduled as special events with visiting craftsmen conducting workshops and artists' critiques. Qualified teachers give classes in our well-equiped studios. Middletown, Connecticut, art, crafts, lectures, exhibits, demonstrations, craftsmen, workshops, artists, critiques, clay, kiln, raku, studio, throwing, pottery, classes, arts and crafts.



EVENTS & NEWS Register for Summer Classes and Workshops Look at the new schedule on the registration form. April 2 - May 3 "The Unruly Art of Linda Kaye-Moses" Featuring Jewelry by Linda Kaye-Moses Opening Reception April 12, 1:00 - 3:00 pm May 8 - June 14 "Season of Celebration" Gifts for Graduations, Weddings, Anniversaries, etc. June 16 - July 19 "Naked Clay Bodies" Featuring collaborative work combining clay and photography by Priscilla and Anthony Palumbo Opening Reception June 22, 12:00 - 4:00 pm

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METALSMITHING
This course is designed to accommodate the beginning as well as the advanced student and covers all the fundamental topics of jewelry making – basic techniques, including sawing, filing, soldering, texturing and patina coloring. Individual attention will allow the student to progress at their own pace. Students with previous experience will have the opportunity to select a project. Materials extra.

Each class links to a class registration form, that you may print and mail in to us. Materials are extra.

Jewelry: Sec. J1. Lanette Barber
8 sessions; Tuesdays
June 3 - July 22
7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Tuition: $164.00 Studio fee $20.00

Jewelry: Sec. J2. Linda Edwards
8 sessions; Thursdays
June 5 - July 24
7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Tuition: $164.00 Studio fee $20.00

RINGS & BRACELETS,
Jewelry Sampler - Wire
Basic wire fabrication techniques will be introduced while creating unique rings and/or bracelets. Wire will be hammered, twisted, formed, soldered, and more. The selection and use of tools will be addressed. Students may also learn how to create links and assemble jump rings into chain for bracelets. This foundation course is designed for the beginning student, as well as, the more advanced students who would like to improve their skills with wire.

Jewelry: Sec. J3. Linda Edwards	
4 sessions; Fridays
June 6 - June 27
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Tuition: $92.00 Studio fee $15.00

RINGS AND BRACELETS
Jewelry Sampler - Sheet Metal Students will transform metal sheet into bracelets and rings while developing basic metalsmithing skills. Topics to be covered will include sawing, filing, soldering, surface enhancement (texture), fabrication, and finishing techniques for metal sheet. If time allows basic stone setting will be included. This foundation course is designed for the beginning student, as well as, the more advanced students who would like to expand their fabrication techniques.

Jewelry: Sec. J4. Linda Edwards
4 sessions; Fridays
July 11 - August 1
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Tuition: $92.00 Studio fee $15.00