A pottery Guild’s primary purpose is to foster a community of pottery enthusiasts, promote skill development and share knowledge within the art form. Guilds often provide educational opportunities, offer shared spaces and resources and create venues for members to sell their work. Guilds can also play a role in educating the public about ceramics and celebrating the achievements of their members.
Skill Development and Education:
• Our Guild offers workshops, demonstrations, and lectures to help members improve their pottery skills.
• Our Guild offers studio hours where members can bisque and glaze fire projects with shared resources. (Cone 6 electric and Cone 10 gas reduction)
• Our Guild offers a lending library with materials and equipment.
• Our Guild will help members find and network with other pottery instructors.
Community and Support:
• Our Guild provides a platform for potters of all skill levels to connect and share ideas.
• Our Guild has a yearly meeting where members can discuss challenges, share successes, and offer feedback.
• Our Guild fosters a sense of belonging and support for potters.
Public Education and Outreach:
• Our Guild may organize events like exhibitions, sales, and demonstrations to showcase pottery to the public.
• Our Guild offers museum tours, studio tours, offsite workshops and information on happenings in other studios in the tri-state area.
• Our Guild hosts fundraisers for causes in the local area or worldwide that are of significant need.
Commercial Opportunities:
• Our Guild hosts annual sales where members can sell their work.
• Our Guild highlights member websites to connect the public to ceramic artists.
• Our Guild offers members the opportunity to order supplies and clay at a discounted rate.
Cultural Significance:
• Pottery has a rich history and cultural significance, and guilds can help preserve and promote these traditions.
• Our Guild may offer workshops on traditional pottery techniques or explore the history of pottery in different cultures.
• Our Guild is part of a historical site, housed on the grounds of the Water Mill Museum in the Benedict Potting Shed.
