Pottery

Pottery Programs

MSCR offers Pottery Classes, Try Its, Workshops and a Pottery Lab. Lab time is available for participants who have taken at least one MSCR pottery class and be approved by the pottery coordinator. Lab time is available at MSCR-Hoyt and Warner Park Community Recreation Center. Please call 204-3021 for more information.

MSCR Pottery Sale - December 2020

MSCR's annual Pottery Sale-great place to pick up fun holiday gifts at great prices! Featured

projects from MSCR instructors, pottery lab students, local ceramic artists, and other students.

Location: 3802 Regent Street, Madison. For info call 608-204-3005.

- type "pottery" in the Activity Search field

Pottery Lab at Warner Park CRC and MSCR Hoyt

Non-instructional, open lab for those potters who are able to work independently. Must have advanced pottery and glazing skills, as well as pre-approval from Pottery Coordinator (Hoyt: 204-3005, Warner Park CRC: 204-3045) at least 3 days prior to registering. Failure to obtain pre-approval delays registration. Studio is available Monday - Friday when pottery classes are not scheduled and additional weekend hours are available at Warner Park CRC. Fee includes use of tools, firing, glaze and 25 lbs. of clay. Additional clay must be purchased through MSCR for $16 per $25lb bag. WPCRC ID REQUIRED FOR CLASSES HELD AT Warner Park CRC.

Raku Kiln

The MSCR Pottery Program received a grant from Friends of MSCR Grant to purchase and install a Raku Kiln. Raku is a Japanese firing technique that became popular in the 1950’s. Americans have kept the general firing process, but formed their own unique style of vibrant colored Raku. Raku firing offers an immediate end result, taking only one hour to complete. The technique involves removing pottery from a hot kiln and allowing it to cool in the open air or in a container filled with combustible material.

Raku Fire Workshops

Raku firing offers an immediate end result, taking only one hour to complete. The technique involves removing pottery from a hot kiln and allowing it to cool in the open air or in a container filled with combustible material. Each participant needs to bring 4-5 bisqued items or half of one shelf (half of a 21 inch diameter) and no taller than 12 inches. A sizing chart is available on site. Glaze included. All registrants must wear closed toe shoes, long denim pants and long sleeve shirt. Long hair must be pulled back into a braided pony or a bun. If you have questions, please call 204-3005.

Scott Dickinson Memorial Wood Kiln

MSCR originally built the original wood kiln in 2003 which served our ceramics community for 15 years. In the Spring of 2018, MSCR rebuilt the Scott Dickinson Memorial Wood Kiln with funds raised from the annual pottery sale and a grant from the Friends of MSCR. The new kiln has increased capacity and a rolling door. The kiln is available for rental beginning in Fall 2018, contact pottery coordinator at 204-3005 for rental information.

Wood Fire Workshops

Participants get 1 shelf of space, approximately 12" x 24". On the day before, glaze the pots & load kiln. On the day of, fire the kiln and re-stock wood. Work ready for pick up three days after the firing. Participation is required during firing. Call 204-3005 for questions on shelf space and non-MSCR glazes.

For upcoming workshops, please check www.mscr.org or call 608-204-3021.