Our popular Clay Studio, the only one in our area, provides equipment and workspace for our many potters, as well as classes from beginning pottery and sculpture to advanced workshops.
Artworks Clay Studio at Still Pond
Located in The Arts at Still Pond Station, Worton, MD
10 minute drive from Kent County High School
OPEN STUDIO
All enrolled students are entitled to free practice time at our open studios, usually Wednesday and Saturday afternoons from Noon to 3:00 pm.
Those not currently enrolled in a class are welcome to use the open studio for $5 a day.
There are extra fees for Clay and Firing.
Students and artists work on their own with access to our state-of-the-art studio equipment and facilities during scheduled hours with a monitor
present. You must have been enrolled in at least one previous class at
Artworks, or can demonstrate your knowledge of responsible clay working
techniques as well as proficiency on the wheel if you wish to use our
wheels. To protect our kilns you must use our clay (available for purchase) or use clay approved by us. There is an extra glaze/firing charge based on size of items.
We'll see you for Open Studio at Arts at Stillpond Station.
If you would like to be on our Clay Studio email list, please let us know at artworkschestertown@gmail.com
A student at the clay studio glazes his pots.
Registration
Please register by emailing Artworks at artworkschestertown@gmail.com
Or Phone the office at 410-778-6300.
Office hours for registration by phone or in person are Wed-Fri 12:00 – 3:00 pm and Saturday 9:00 – 3:00 pm.
Payment may be made by cash, check, Visa, MasterCard and Discover Card.
Our Mailing Address is PO Box 606, Chestertown MD, 21620
Artworks Clay Classes are supported by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council, an agency dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive.
Funding for the Maryland State Arts Council is also provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, which believes that a great nation deserves great art.
Instructor Marilee Schumann demonstrates throwing a plate on the wheel.
PRESENTING OUR INSTRUCTORS
Marilee Schumann has a Master of Fine Arts degree in Sculpture from the University of Maryland and currently teaches ceramics at Washington College, Chestertown, where she did her undergraduate studies. Functional and decorative ceramic vessels with contemporary style and elegant glazes are a specialty, although her work encompasses cast metal, mixed media constructions and even rustic furniture. Marilee has exhibited widely, including at Artworks, and has received numerous awards for her art. Her current work and additional information can be found at: www.marileeschumannart.com.
Gia Campana earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Sculpture from Tyler School of Art, Temple University in Philadelphia. In addition to local exhibits and sales she creates commissioned work for private clients. She has taught pottery and sculpture classes at Artworks and other Kent County venues and has been a leader in developing Artworks Clay Studio. Gia finds clay irresistible and imparts her love of the medium to students as she helps them transform their ideas into works of art.
Joan Reed studied at Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, and the University of Delaware. Intending a career in fashion design, she strayed into the clay studio and never looked back. Her enjoyment of gardening led to the creation of her signature outdoor pottery --- birdhouses, birdbaths and sundials. Joan helped found Artworks’ original Clay Studio and has been a regular on our teaching staff. Her imaginative pottery and sculpture are frequently exhibited and are for sale in Artworks Gift Shop.
Donna Hickman has been doing pottery for 35 years. She started with a
community course in Chicago and immediately bought a potter’s wheel to
work at home. She has taught children’s after school classes for the
Montgomery County Department of Recreation, taught individuals and
children at home, and has participated in Pottery Clubs (Montgomery
Potters and the Virginia-based Clay Connection) and many craft sales/fairs in Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland, particularly on the Eastern Shore.
Sarah Lyle has been involved with Artworks since its inception. She attended the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and has a degree in Art Education from Washington College. Her recent teaching experience in the community includes projects in many local schools, classes for Artworks, Imagination Alley, and private lessons.
Sue Stockman of St. Michaels, MD, exhibits her jewelry, mosaics, and sculpture throughout the United States and her pieces reside in collections worldwide. Her popular classes and workshops encourage personal creativity and growth on many levels. Sue has taught several mosaics workshops at Artworks.
Yoshi Fujii Visiting International Fellowship Instructor artist-resident at Baltimore Clayworks as well as the city of Baltimore, is the 2008–09 Lormina Salter Fellow. Yoshi received his B.F.A from University of Southern Mississippi in 2002 and his M.F.A. from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 2008. His interest is in wheel-thrown porcelain utilitarian and sculptural work. His current work and additional information is at: www.yoshifujii.com
JoLecia Crowe From her early pencil portraits and sketches to her forays
into photography, clothing design and construction, and now in her
sculpture and art jewelry, JoLecia has shown a natural gift for things artistic since she was old enough to hold a pencil. She began sculpting in paper and polymer clay over 15 years ago and is most known for her richly detailed custom elves and cake toppers.
DIRECTIONS TO CLAY STUDIO
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Artworks Clay Studio is located at the new Arts at Still Pond Station, Still Pond Neck Rd., Worton .
A little north of Chestertown turn onto Rt 561 toward Lynch. Follow Rt 561 to the stop sign at the end of the road. Turn right onto Rt 298 and take the next left onto Clark Rd. Follow Clark Rd to the stop sign at Still Pond Neck Road. Turn left and continue several miles to the end of the road (it is a curvy road through the countryside). There is a sharp left turn after the Camp Tockwogh entrance. Go about one mile more, past the Coast Guard sign, to a low brick building at the end of the road. The entrance to Artworks Clay Studio is around back. Parking is available.
