March 1 - April 5

11 am - 1 pm

Participants should be 16+ years of age.

Cost of the 6-week class: $350 + $30 materials fee (coast of clay, glazes, underglazes, etc.)

Firing fees will be charged during the session at $0.10 per cubic inch (due upon firing).

Come explore the world of clay with our 6-week hand building with clay c ourse! Led by Livingston Manor potter Bryan Cronk, this class covers all the basics—pinch pots, coiling, soft slab, and kurinuki (a traditional Japanese technique). Each session starts with a demonstration, but you'll have plenty of room to follow your own creative path. You’ll also learn how to add surface decorations, textures, and glazes to bring your ideas to life. Whether you’re new to clay or looking to try something different, this course is all about having fun and discovering the endless possibilities of hand building. All levels welcome. 

Bryan Cronk is a ceramics artist based in Sullivan County, nestled in the Catskills region of New York. He specializes in crafting rustic, handmade pottery that reflects his love of natural textures and forms. Bryan discovered ceramics through evening classes at a community studio in Long Island City, NY, using it as a therapeutic escape from his corporate career. After leaving the NYC office life behind and moving upstate, he set up a cozy home studio to pursue his dream of becoming a full-time potter—getting closer to that goal with each passing year.

The portrait of Bryan is courtesy of Jill C. Smith Photography.