Friday Afternoon Pottery with Justin Gerace
Adult | FULL
Open to all levels, GAC’s ceramics classes and workshops support both beginners and experienced students. Skilled instructors guide you through designing, wheel throwing, handbuilding, and glazing, helping you develop both functional pieces, and expressive sculptural work while exploring your personal style.
Ceramics classes are named by day and time to make scheduling easy; all cover the same core material and offer the full Ceramics experience unless otherwise noted. Tuition includes two scheduled open studio sessions per week. Clay must be purchased in class ($32–$35 per bag; cash, check, or PayPal accepted). Lab and clay fees cover firings and glaze materials.
Tuition includes bench time for students enrolled in classes; it does not include workshops. Clay must be purchased in class ($32 or $35/bag). Cash, check, or PayPal available. Lab and clay fees cover costs of firings and glaze materials.
Justin Gerace
JUSTIN GERACE graduated with honors from the New Hampshire Institute of Art in 2008 and received his Bachelors of Fine Arts degree in ceramics. Justin also received his K-12 art education teaching certificate in 2010, as well as his MFA from Bowling Green State University in 2017. Justin maintains an education license in the state of NH and CT. Justin has been making ceramics for 15 years; he works predominantly with the potters wheel making large scale vessels, inspired by classical forms, graffiti, and hip hop, while also exploring numerous decorating techniques and firing processes. Justin co-found Behind the Wheel Pottery llc in 2008. Justin managed Wesleyan Potters in 2008 and 2009. He continues to instruct at Wesleyan Potters and at Guilford Art Center and has exhibited, conducted lectures, demonstrations, and workshops nationwide.