Pottery Programs
MSCR Pottery Sale
Join MSCR at our new MSCR West facility for the 2023 Pottery Sale. This sale showcases over thousands of pottery created by MSCR instructors, pottery participants and local ceramic artists. Proceeds benefit the MSCR Pottery Program. Find the perfect gift this holiday season and shop local!
MSCR West
7333 West Towne Way
Madison, WI 53719
Dec. 14 & 15, 8am – 6pm
Dec. 16, 10am – 3pm
Dec. 17, 10am – 2pm
Download the Pottery Sale Flyer
Download the Pottery Sale Artists’ Bios
Pottery Classes & Workshops
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 Warner Park Community Recreation Center. Please call 204-3021 for more information. MSCR Hoyt is now closed but we are excited to open a new pottery studio at MSCR West in the spring of 2023.
Register now for Pottery classes – enter “pottery” in the Activity Search field
Pottery Lab at Warner Park CRC
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 – Not Available at this time.
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 1950s. 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 – Not Available at this time.
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 204-3045.
Scott Dickinson Memorial Wood Kiln – Not Available at this time.
MSCR originally built the 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.
Wood Fire Workshops – Not Available at this time.
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 204-3045 for questions on shelf space and non-MSCR glazes.
For upcoming workshops, please check www.mscr.org or call 608-204-3021.
