Functional Stoneware Pottery

Classes, Parties, Lessons, Workshops and Summer Camp in  Branchburg New Jersey

Calendar

See what’s happening in the studio.

Workshops are available to the general public. Classes, parties and lessons are private events.

Schedule your event: contact Karen at 908-507-8657.

Shop for Pottery

Shop at the Burnt Mill Studio in Branchburg NJ, on our website, or in person at a variety of locations.

 

Classes and Studio Rental

Experience the Zen of creating functional works of art.  In this class, students will learn the techniques for wheel-thrown and hand-built pottery from raw clay to finished vessel from an experienced, involved teacher. Classes have participants of various ability from beginner to advanced. Therefore, instruction focuses on the processes of pottery and is individualized to meet each student's skill level and goals.

Workshops

  • Toad House - April 14th

  • Succulent Planter - April 28th

  • Wheel Throwing Class - May 18th

  • Trinket Box - June 2nd

Summer Camp & Class

Children ages 6 - 16 are welcome at class and camp.  
Students will work under the experienced guidance of a certified teacher to create works of art on the wheel as well as explore sculpture, hand-building and decoration techniques. 

Parties and Lessons

Book a party for 6 or more guests or private lessons for up to five people. Gatherings in the barn are led by an experienced potter and teacher. The standard party plan includes a tour of the studio, throwing and hand-building demonstrations, as well as creation of one hand-built decorative tray and one wheel-thrown piece by each guest. Or choose a workshop project, such as birdhouses, tealights or gnomes.

“We did the one hour private lesson for two and it was great. Karen is clearly an expert, but also a great teacher. A very fun experience!”

— Ken H., Branchburg, NJ