Uniting ceramic artists in CT to foster & promote the expansion & growth of the clay community.
CTCG Workshops & Events
Tool Swap Fundraiser
Do you have tools you never use any more?
Collection Dates:
Bring any tools that you would like to donate to our 6/22 or 8/3 meetings.
Fundraiser Dates:
Tools will be sorted and priced starting at $1 and be available at our Fall meetings (dates TBD)
Any unsold tools by the end of the year will be donated to a kids clay program.
Train Kiln Firing at Canton Clay Works
$100 - one quarter template (1500 cubic in.)
Join us for our first group wood firing at Canton Clay Works in Canton CT. This first firing event is offered at a discounted rate to all who would like to join us!
June 1 Glazing
10:00 am Join the CCW community in unloading the May firing & learn about the unique atmospheric effects of the train kiln followed by a lunch break.
12:00 - 3:00 pm Apply flashing slips and glazes to your pots supplied by Tim at CCW. Instruction and a brief demo will be included.
June 24 - 26 Loading
Tim will send out the shift schedule in May. Shifts are 4 hours at the most.
June 27 - 29 Firing
We will fire around the clock from noon on Friday 6/27 to approx. noon on Sunday 6/29. Shifts are 4 hours each. The preheat shifts are very simple and easy. The more complicated shifts will have a shift supervisor with a lot of experience.
July 5 Unloading
10:00 am Unload the kiln
12:00 ish - 2:00 pm CTCG Pot Luck Meeting
Explore Ceramic Studios in Connecticut
Find a studio where you can take a class, attend a workshop or special event, or fire your work.
Who We Are
Our members are potters, sculptors, ceramic artists, studio owners, students, and educators from across Connecticut. Our passion for clay bonds us together creating a unique community of creatives.
Our mission as a group is to foster the growth and expansion of our clay community through networking, open studio tours, pop up sales, and workshops.
Meet Our Members
Get to know each of the talented ceramic artists who make up our community. In our artist member directory you can search through artist’s portfolios and bios, find contact information, and navigate to each of their websites and social media.
Become A Member
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Artist Membership - $10 / month
Get access to all CTCG meetings, information, a feature on our website, access to share and promote events on our social media, and a discount on all CTCG workshops.
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Studio & Business Membership - $18 / month
Studio Membership gives your business a feature on our website and access to advertise to our social media and email newsletter. Membership also gives your studio or business the ability to host CTCG meetings and workshops.
