Berkshire ARt Center houses the only community ceramics studio in the Berkshires!
Ceramics Studio Manager: Lorimer Burns
The Ceramics Studio is located on the lower level of our main building. Our studio has electric wheels, tables for wedging and handbuilding, and a glazing area. View a detailed list of our studio equipment.
We offer ceramics classes and open studio opportunities, year-round.
Questions? Email ceramics@berkshireartcenter.org.
Studio Equipment
BAC’s Ceramics Studio is home to wheel throwing and handbuilding classes throughout the year, ceramics workshops, and after-school opportunities for young artists. Ceramics classes are open to students of all skill levels, and experienced students may sign up for open studio access.
Kilns
- 2 Skutt KMT 1027-3 Electric Kilns
- 1 Skutt KMT 1227 Electric Kiln
- 1 Skutt KM-1027 Electric Kiln
- New, upgraded Skutt Envirovent 2
- 1 Gas Reduction Kiln
- 1 Soda Fire Reduction Kiln
Potters Wheels
- 2 Shimpo VL Whispers
- 1 Boss Elite SQ
- 1 Brent C
- 1 Shimpo RK-2
- 1 Creative Industries Model MP
- 1 Pacifica GT 400
Glaze
- 15 glazes made in house
- Various slips, underglazes, oxide washes, etc.
Additional Equipment
- Various tools for wheel throwing and hand building
- 1 Peter Pugger Clay Mixer
- Slab roller
- Tables for wedging and handbuilding
- Glazing area
Students used 12,500 pounds of clay to create amazing pottery in our ceramics studio last year!
