This class will explore a wide variety of clay hand-building techniques on and off the potter's wheel, as well as surface design and decoration. Students will have the opportunity to develop projects based on their personal goals and interests. All levels, including beginners, are welcome. This course may be repeated.

Students will need to purchase a bag of clay for class separately at the Perkins Center. 

Masks

Order No. 242 signed on Friday, May 28 is aware that “different masking rules for vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals” would mean that Perkins Center for the Arts “would bear the burden of distinguishing between vaccinated and unvaccinated patrons.” The Perkins staff is not in a position to bear this burden and will depend on the cooperation of each individual.

Perkins Center respects the rights of each individual member, student, staff member, faculty member, and patron. Unvaccinated individuals and children ages 11 and under will still be required to wear face masks when inside the buildings for events, classes, and summer camp at this time.  Perkins Center for the Arts requires faculty and staff working directly with children to be masked as well.

Perkins Center for the Arts will not require masks in any outdoor setting at the Moorestown or Collingswood buildings. However, recognizing that there continues to be some risk of COVID spread, it is highly encouraged that unvaccinated individuals continue to wear masks indoors or where distancing is not an option.  We thank you all for your partnership as we all navigate the landscape together. We thank you for helping to continue to make Perkins a safe and welcoming environment for all.

 Perkins’ full Covid-19 Policy

About the Artist:

DEBORAH WILLIAMS is the owner of Rankokus Pottery, making wheel thrown and hand built functional pottery in her home studio.  She graduated from Rutgers University in 1976 with a BA in Fine Art, focusing on sculpture. Deborah’s teaching experience has spanned 30 years, as an instructor at The Clay Studio in Philadelphia for nearly 25 years, and was an adjunct professor at Rutgers University teaching Ceramics, Sculpture and 2D and 3D Design.  She has provided clay residencies in Philadelphia through the Philadelphia Arts in Education Partnership at UArts, and The Clay Studio’s Claymobile.  She runs a senior citizen class at Allens Lane Art Center, and teaches adults at the University City Arts League, both in Philadelphia. She is currently on the teaching artist roster with the NJ and PA State Councils on the Arts.

Website: www.rankokuspottery.com