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Overview Classes Children’s Music, Art and Dance Classes Adult Classes Registration Information
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Greenwich Village is a place where individual creativity has always been celebrated. In 1905, Greenwich House created the Music School and, in 1909, the Pottery. Since their founding, these schools continue to transform education in the arts— especially music and pottery—and provide opportunities for emerging artists to perform or exhibit their work. As an important contributor to the arts in New York, Greenwich House’s commitment to educational and artistic excellence remains as strong today as it was when it offered lessons and classes to those first students over a hundred years ago. Both schools continue to thrive because they are places for students of the arts to be creative in a supportive environment, to learn and help shape their craft. Greenwich House Music and Pottery have classes and programs for anyone wishing to learn and grow, regardless of age or skill. The schools offer children’s classes, private lessons, adult group classes, ensembles, pre-professional mentoring, performances, exhibitions, cultural events and professional services, with the goal of fully serving the community.
Greenwich House Music (GHMS)
46 Barrow Street New York, New York 10014 E: music@greenwichhouse.org T: 212-242-4770 www.greenwichhouse.org/music GreenwichHouse Greenwich_House
Greenwich House Pottery (GHP)
16 Jones Street New York, New York 10014 E: pottery@greenwichhouse.org T: 212-242-4106 F: 212-645-5486 www.greenwichhousepottery.org greenwichhousepottery ghpottery
GHMS provides conservatory-level training in a non-competitive atmosphere for students of all ages.
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Our faculty has trained in many of the world’s finest institutions, and Germán Diez, who serves as chair of the piano department, has mentored generations of musicians with a level of artistic excellence unparalleled in the world of community music school education. Even though our primary focus has been music, we also provide instruction in dance and the visual arts, as well as early-childhood education programs. Countless American composers have premiered works in the Renee Weiler Concert Hall, and the recent addition of our STUDIO Apartment provides an opportunity for students to learn about the art of sound recording, working with the latest computer programs to create music for the concert hall or a media project. GHMS fosters a strong collegial atmosphere among the staff and faculty. Many of our students maintain a life-long connection with GHMS, returning again and again to continue their studies in a supportive and nurturing environment.
“I love playing the violin. It can be hard, but my instructor makes it fun.” — Niara Medford
Fall: September 10 – December 10, 2012 Winter: December 11, 2012 – March 12, 2013 Spring: March 13 – June 11, 2013 Summer: June 24 – August 2, 2013
Children’s Classes Extensive course descriptions and faculty bios available at www.greenwichhouse.org/ music. Call 212-242-4770 for more information and scheduling. Costs are based on a 12-week semester unless otherwise noted.
Morton Subotnick’s “World of Music”
Music Together for Infants and Toddlers Age 6 months to 2 years Tuesday 10:00 – 10:45 am Tuesday 11:00 – 11:45 am Dan Vonnegut $360 $38 Materials fee per semester
Medley of the Arts I
Age 2 by December 1, 2012 Thursday 9:45 – 11:15 am Elizabeth Hershon $564
Medley of the Arts II
Age 4, 5, and 6 Saturday 10:00 – 10:45 am Lauri Galbreath $390
Age 2 by September 1, 2012 Thursday 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Elizabeth Hershon $564
Music, Art and Play
Medley of the Arts III
Age 3 and 4 Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:45 am – 12:15 pm Elizabeth Hershon $2184 per semester/$6552 per annum
Letters, Numbers and Nature Age 4 Monday, Wednesday and Friday 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Elizabeth Hershon $864 per semester/$2592 per annum
Age 2 by June 1, 2012 Thursday 11:15 am – 12:45 pm Elizabeth Hershon $564
Music I
Age 3 Thursday 2:00 – 2:45 pm $339
Art I
Age 3 Thursday 2:45 – 3:30 pm Elizabeth Hershon $339
Music II
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Age 4 Thursday 2:45 – 3:30 pm $339
Art II
Age 4 Thursday 3:30 – 4:15 pm Elizabeth Hershon $339
Music III
Age 5 Thursday 3:30 – 4:15 pm $339
Art III
Age 5 Thursday 4:15 – 5:00 pm Elizabeth Hershon $339
Young Artists Workshop Age 7, 8 and 9 Monday 3:30 – 4:30 pm Elizabeth Hershon $312
Young Voices
Age 6 and up Thursday 4:30 – 5:30 pm $312 Spring semester students will incur a minor production fee for the year-end concert.
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Please call 212-242-4770 for further details.
Summer Camps
Gig Lab
Beginning June 24, 2013
String Ensemble
Age 12 and up Scheduled by Music Department $252 per band member for each semester For information about private lessons refer to page 9.
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Summer Medley of the Arts
Age 3 and 4 Monday to Thursday 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Elizabeth Hershon $1800
Little Theater Workshop Age 5, 6 and 7 Monday to Thursday 1:30 – 4:30 pm Elizabeth Hershon $1800
Dance Programs Pre-Ballet
Age 3½ to 4 Wednesday 3:00 – 3:45 pm Beth Bradford $360
Ballet I
Age 4½ to 5 Wednesday 3:45 – 4:30 pm Beth Bradford $360
Ballet II
Senior Ballet
Ages 11 and up Monday 4:30 – 5:30 pm Beth Bradford $396
Pointe
Age 12 and up Monday 6:30 – 7:30 pm Beth Bradford $396
Modern Dance
Age 11 and up Monday 5:30 – 6:30 pm Beth Bradford $396* per semester
Age 6 and 7 Monday 3:30 – 4:30 pm Beth Bradford $396
*Students registered in Intermediate and Advanced Ballet are eligible for a reduced rate.
Advanced Intermediate
Please call 212-242-4770 for more information.
Age 8 and 9 Wednesday 5:30 – 6:30 pm Beth Bradford $396
Junior Ballet
Ages 9½ to 10 Wednesday 5:30 – 6:30 pm Beth Bradford $396
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“We love Ms. Beth, and can’t wait to perform for our friends and family!” — Lillian Redding
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Produce Your Own Record Private Sessions Alon Solé $861
Village Folk Sing-a-Long Saturday 1:00 – 2:00 pm Chris Petz $120
Adult Group Keyboard
Wednesday 7:00 – 8:00 pm Manon Hutton-DeWys $240
Adult Group Guitar
Saturday 12:00 – 1:00 pm Chris Petz $240
Classical Chamber Music*
Scheduled by Music Department Coached by GHMS Faculty $297
Piano Performance Workshop* Alternate Saturdays 3:00 – 5:00 pm Germán Diez $180
Jazz Vocal Workshop*
Tuesday 7:00 – 8:30 pm Lucy Galliher $339
Music Theory and Solfége for Advanced Students Scheduled by Music Department 45-Minute Lessons $732 per semester 60-Minute Lessons $816 per semester
Flute Workshop*
Wednesday 7:30 – 9:15 pm Jayn Rosenfeld $326
Qin – Classical Chinese Music Monday Stephen Dydo
Please refer to the private lesson costs for equivalent pricing. *50% discount for registered private instruction students
Private Music Lessons Weekly private lessons are offered in piano**, violin, viola, cello, voice, clarinet, flute, guitar, banjo, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, qin and harp. Children as young as five may study piano, violin and cello. More maturity is required to study brass, guitar, harp, woodwinds and voice. Students enrolling in two courses of private instruction receive a 10% discount on the second course. Families enrolling more than one student receive a 10% discount for each additional student. Semesters are 12 weeks unless otherwise indicated. Call 212-242-4770 to schedule. 30-Minute Lessons $636 per semester ($53 per lesson) 45-Minute Lessons $732 per semester ($61 per lesson) 60-Minute Lessons $816 per semester ($68 per lesson)
Student Recitals
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Adult Classes
We encourage students to participate in recitals, held monthly on Fridays at 8:00 pm for senior students and Saturdays at 1:30 pm for junior students. Rehearsal workshops are held one week prior to each recital. The Annual Gala Recital in May features students who have demonstrated exceptional progress over the course of the year. All recitals and workshops take place in Renee Weiler Concert Hall at Greenwich House Music School. ** Piano Maintenance Fee $10 per semester
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Registration Details Register in person at 46 Barrow Street or by phone at 212-242-4770, Monday – Friday 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Classes are divided into three 12-week terms with an additional 6-week summer term.
Payments
Greenwich House accepts cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard, Amex and Discover. There is a return check fee of $35. Students may enroll for lessons and classes, as space and schedules permit, at any time during the year. Tuition will be prorated for the remainder of that term if registering after the first week. Annual non-refundable registration fee: $25 per individual, $30 per family. Registration fee and tuition must be paid in advance. Finance charges are applied to late payments.
Absence
There is no refund of tuition for student absence. If a teacher is absent, a makeup lesson will be arranged or substitute teacher assigned; if the instructor is not able to offer a make-up class, the school will issue a credit to the student.
Scholarships
In keeping with long-standing tradition, GHMS grants scholarship aid on the basis of both need and merit. Students are eligible for scholarship aid after having studied at the school for one full year. An application for a scholarship must be submitted by July 15. Notification is made before the first week of classes. the following funds generously support our students:
Frank Andriello Scholarship Fund The BBC Block Association Bill Sledge Scholarship Fund Elly Bontempo Scholarship Fund Mary Flagler Cary Fund Germán Diez Piano Scholarship Fund Rosalie Hertz Scholarship Fund Mary Mueller Scholarship Fund Esther Selinsky Scholarship Fund Stephanie Takacs Scholarship Fund Sam Reiner Scholarship Fund for Cello
Withdrawal
If a student withdraws before the end of the fourth week of the current term, he/ she will be charged for the lessons taken, plus two additional lessons. No refund will be made after the fourth week. GHMS reserves the right to discontinue any student who falls behind in his/her payments, has three unexcused absences for the term or is consistently tardy. Any student who shows a lack of interest, behaves in a rude or abusive fashion, or does not demonstrate active progress in their studies according to the teacher’s assessment may be discontinued.
Music Staff Director:
Menon Dwarka Margaret Cramer
registrar:
concierge and data manager:
Lou Rispoli
early childhood education:
Elizabeth Hershon administrative assistant: administrative support:
Artists-in-residence ensemble-in-residence:
Suzanne Jones David Garcia
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September 10 September 17, 18 September 26 October 8 November 22-25 December 11 December 22-January 1 January 2 January 21 February 18 March 13 March 25 – April 2 April 3 May 27 June 24 – August 2
School opens Rosh Hashanah, No Classes Yom Kippur, School Closed Columbus Day, School Closed Thanksgiving, School Closed Winter semester begins Holiday recess, No Classes Classes resume Martin Luther King Day, School Closed Presidents’ Day, School Closed Spring semester begins Spring recess, No Classes Classes resume Memorial Day, School Closed Summer semester begins During weather emergencies, the Music School closes in accordance with the NYC public school system, as broadcast on the radio and local TV news. In these cases, the schools will attempt to provide, but cannot guarantee, make-up classes.
Music School Concerts and Special Presentations
Greenwich House Music School is not only an educational institution, but also a cultural destination. In addition to our unCAGEd concerts, a series showcasing New York’s contemporary music scene, we also feature the work of many musicians, artists, playwrights, actors, painters, poets, dancers, and authors. Our events have been reviewed in The New York Times, The Village Voice, and The Wall Street Journal. Check www.greenwichhouse.org/music for a schedule of events, additional information and artist bios.
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Rental Information Hold your next concert, lecture, celebration or private event at the Music School. The unique and historic buildings provide a perfect backdrop to help create an unforgettable experience for your guests. Our accommodating staff ensures that individual needs are met.
Facilities Rental Information
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For rates and availability please contact Menon Dwarka at 646-875-8638
Renee Weiler Concert Hall 20’5 x 15’ stage • 20’ x 38’ seating area Present your concert, reading or event at our Renee Weiler Concert Hall. The hall has a capacity of 74, with basic seating, lighting and sound systems.Two Steinway Model B pianos are on stage.
STUDIO Apartment 20’5” x 14’6” This project studio, located on the ground floor of GHMS, is the perfect space to compose, record or present your music. With amenities such as a Steinway Model B, a five-piece drum set, professional-grade audio gear and a 40-inch flat-screen monitor, the STUDIO Apartment could be the place where you create your next polished demo, hit song or movie score. Screenings and presentations are also welcome.
Patio Garden 36’ x 24’ Our backyard patio is available for receptions, cocktail parties and small concerts. The picturesque double-wide brownstone enclosure has a seating capacity of up to 70, or can welcome up to 120 for a cocktail reception. With beautiful flowering trees and the old
stone houses of the West Village as a background, this is the perfect locale for your next intimate gathering.
Conference Room 20’6” x 13’ 6” The conference room provides an ideal setting for client meetings and receptions, with seating for 10-14 and adjacent to our double-wide brownstone outdoor patio.
Practice Room Rentals
GHMS’s 14 practice rooms are available to rent for $10 an hour, with a one-time registration fee of $25. Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis, with a minimum room rental of one hour. Practice rooms are generally open from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm. Evening availability is contingent on live performances in the Renee Weiler Concert Hall. Please call 212-242-4770 for more information.
Recording Studio
The STUDIO Apartment, our project-based recording facility, is open to the public for songwriting, recording demos, composing soundtracks, and mounting audio/visual presentations. For more information please contact Menon Dwarka at 646-875-8638.
Pre-Professional and Professional Development Work with some of the greatest teaching artists in New York City. Prepare for entrance into college-level arts programs, or hone your skills for your next commercial project.
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Greenwich House provides artists with the expertise and facilities to maximize the potential of each project or new work.
We offer: Private Lessons Resident Artist and Intern Programs Exhibitions Workshops Open Rehearsals Concerts and Performances Media/PR Training
Expand Your Social Network
Sharing experiences is a critical part of the learning process for artists of all ages. Group classes for children and adults, lectures, exhibition openings and concerts all provide a way for students to develop skills while meeting other artists in the community. Greenwich House Arts offers a unique environment to grow and learn with others. Group classes, open studio, practice space, special events and concerts throughout the year make this a vibrant place for artistic expression and collaboration with others.
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Professional Services
At Greenwich House Pottery, our passion is the pursuit of creativity. Our team curates each class and program to reach this goal with careful consideration of the more than 300 members of The Pottery.
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Fall: September 10 – December 9, 2012 Winter: January 2 – March 26, 2013 Spring: April 1 – June 24, 2013 Summer: July 8 – August 15, 2013
Classes We offer a ceramics program for every level of practice— covering wheel throwing, handbuilding and interdisciplinary topics over three twelve-week terms and one six-week summer term. Tuition includes access to open studio, clay and glaze. Students pay firing fees separately.
“ GHP gave me the chance to refocus my life on art.” — David Soo
Children and Teen Classes Parent/Child Class
3 Terms: Fall, Winter, Spring 12-week sessions $500 PC1 Sunday 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Jenny Blumenfield
Greenwich House After School Arts Program
For students age 5 to 17 Registration and a complete list of courses can be found here: www.greenwichhouse.org/ after_school/registration or call Antonia Abram Smith at 212-242-4140.
Adult Classes Extensive course descriptions and faculty bios are available at www.greenwichhouse pottery.org
Interdisciplinary and Special Topics
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Semester Dates
These courses focus on techniques and processes or are geared toward professional development.
Mold-Making & Slip-Casting
3 Terms: Fall, Winter, Spring 9-week sessions $565 S1 Thursday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Hiroe Hanazono S2 Thursday 6:00 – 10:00 pm Hiroe Hanazono
Image Transfer on Clay* S3 Monday 6:45 – 9:45 pm Kate Missett September 10 – October 29, 2012 $282
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Exploring Glazes: From Test Tiles to Final Form
S4 Tuesday 6:45 – 9:45 pm Peter A. Davis September 11 – December 4, 2012 $565
Photograph Your Own Work
S10 Monday 6:45 – 9:45 pm Kate Missett April 1 – May 6, 2013 $282
Jewelry Making Techniques*
S11 Monday 6:45 – 9:45 pm Kate Missett May 13 – June 24, 2013 $282
S5 Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Kristen Wicklund October 13, 2012 $75
*May require additional materials available in our store
Laser Transfer*
Potter’s Wheel
S6 Saturday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Kate Missett October 20, 2012 $50
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Low-fire Surfaces
Overglaze Techniques: Majolica, China Paint, Luster*
S7 Monday 6:45 – 9:45 pm Kate Missett November 5 – December 3, 2012 $235
Beginning
3 Terms: Fall, Winter, Spring 12-week session $565 6-week session $282 *5-week session $235
S8 Monday 6:45 – 9:45 pm Derek Weisberg January 7 – February 11, 2013 $235
W1 Monday 6:45 – 9:45 pm Billy Allen A: September 10 – October 29, 2012 B: November 5 – December 3, 2012* C: January 7 – February 11, 2013* D: February 25 – March 25, 2013* E: April 1 – May 6, 2013 F: May 13 – June 24, 2013
Imagining the Figure: Heads and Hands
W2 Tuesday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm William Coggin
Imagining the Figure: Gesture and Form
S9 Monday 6:45 – 9:45 pm Derek Weisberg February 25 – March 25, 2013 $235
W3 Tuesday 6:45 – 9:45 pm Whittney Klann A: September 11 – October 23, 2012 B: October 30 – December 4, 2012 C: January 8 – February 12, 2013
D: February 19 – March 26, 2013 E: April 2 – May 7, 2013 F: May 14 – June 18, 2013 W4 Wednesday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Nicki Ritchie A: September 12 – October 24, 2012 B: October 31 – December 5, 2012 C: January 2 – February 6, 2013 D: February 13 – March 20, 2013 E: April 3 – May 8, 2013 F: May 15 – June 19, 2013 W5 Wednesday 6:45 – 9:45 pm Elise Siegel A: September 12 – October 24, 2012 B: January 2 – February 6, 2013 C: February 13 – March 20, 2013 D: April 3 – May 8, 2013 E: May 15 – June 19, 2013 W6 Thursday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Kristen Wicklund W7 Friday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Julie Terestman W8 Saturday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Hope Rovelto A: September 15 – October 20, 2012 B: October 27 – December 8, 2012 C: January 5 – February 9, 2013 D: February 16 – March 23, 2013 E: April 6 – May 11, 2013 F: May 18 – June 22, 2013
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3 Terms: Fall, Winter, Spring 12-week sessions $565
W9 Monday 6:45 – 9:45 pm Joan Walton (Fall $520, Winter $475) W10 Tuesday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm David Gibson W11 Tuesday 6:45 – 9:45 pm TBA W12 Wednesday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Kevin Thomas W13 Wednesday 6:45 – 9:45 pm Kathy Erteman (Fall $475) W14 Thursday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Michael Boyer (Spring Kathy Erteman) W15 Thursday 6:45 – 9:45 pm David Gibson (Porcelain) W16 Friday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Michael Boyer (Spring David Gibson) W17 Saturday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Michael Fujita
Handbuilding
Beginning
3 Terms: Fall, Winter, Spring 12-week sessions $565 6-week sessions $282 H1 Tuesday 6:45 – 9:45 pm Helena Starcevic A: September 11 – October 23, 2012 B: October 30 – December 4, 2012 C: January 8 – February 12, 2013 D: February 19 – March 26, 2013 E: April 2 – May 7, 2013 F: May 14 – June 18, 2013 H3 Friday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Jen Poueymirou A: September 14 – October 19, 2012 B: October 26 – December 7, 2012 C: January 4 – February 8, 2013 D: February 15 – March 22, 2013 E: April 5 – May 10, 2013 F: May 17 – June 21, 2013
Beginner to Intermediate 3 Terms: Fall, Winter, Spring 12-week sessions $565
H2 Wednesday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Sheryl Zacharia
Intermediate to Advanced 3 Terms: Fall, Winter, Spring 12-week sessions $565
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Intermediate to Advanced
H4 Monday 6:45 – 9:45 pm Sheryl Zacharia (Fall $520, Winter $475) H5 Tuesday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Elise Siegel H6 Tuesday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Jen Poueymirou (Porcelain) H7 Wednesday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Peter A. Davis H8 Wednesday 6:45 – 9:45 pm Matt Nolen (Fall David Packer, $475) H9 Thursday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Kate Missett H10 Thursday 6:45 – 9:45 pm Peter Gourfain (Fall $520) H11 Friday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Albert Pfarr H12 Saturday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Kevin Thomas
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Summer Classes 2013 Children’s and Teen Summer Camp
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Project Arts (Ages 7 – 12) An alternative to all-day camps, this 4-day-per-week workshop cultivates creative exploration in the visual arts for young emerging artists. Children will discover the magical, messy, and multi-dimensional world of art making. Monday – Thursday 9:30 am – 12:30 pm 2-week sessions $495 PA 1: July 8 – 18, 2013 PA 2: July 22 – August 1, 2013 PA 3: August 5 – 15, 2013
Monday – Thursday 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 2-week sessions $400 TW1: July 8 – 18, 2013 TW 2: July 22 – August 1, 2013 TW 3: August 5 – 15, 2013
“Clay is fun! You can make anything!” — Elsie Quan-Fisher
Adult Classes
July 8 – August 15, 2013 6-week Session $320 Wheel SW 1: Beginner: Monday 10:00 am –1:00 pm SW 2: Inter/Adv: Monday 6:45 – 9:45 pm SW 3: Inter/Adv: Tuesday 10:00 am – 1:00pm SW 4: Beginner: Tuesday 6:45 – 9:45 pm SW 5: Beginner: Wednesday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm SW 6: Beginner: Wednesday 6:45 – 9:45 pm SW 7: Inter/Adv: Thursday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm SW 8: Inter/Adv: Thursday 6:45 – 9:45 pm Handbuilding SH 1: Beginner: Monday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm SH 2: Inter/Adv: Monday 6:45 – 9:45 pm SH 3: Inter/Adv: Tuesday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
SH 4: Beginner: Tuesday 6:45 – 9:45 pm SH 5: Beginner: Wednesday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm SH 6: Inter/Adv: Wednesday 6:45 – 9:45 pm SH 7: Inter/Adv: Thursday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm SH 8: Beginner: Thursday 6:45 – 9:45 pm
Summer Open Studio Schedule
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 1:30 – 9:45 pm
Summer Masters Series Workshops
Summer workshops are led by visiting artists and are designed to inform, inspire, and cultivate interests. Workshops run from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm daily; studio facilities remain open until 10:00 pm. Firing and materials are included in the cost of tuition for the Summer Masters Series. Students registered for the 2012 – 2013
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Teen Wheel Intensive (Ages 13 – 17) This 4-day-per-week, twoweek workshop offers teens a complete overview of the potter’s wheel and glazing. There is an open studio session following each class from 12:00 – 2:00 pm
school year qualify for a discount, which can be obtained at the reception office. Should you need to cancel, tuition will be refunded by notifying the office in writing three weeks prior to the beginning of the workshop. No refunds will be given after that date. Register by June 13, 2013 and receive a $25 Early Bird Discount. Enter discount code: DCEARLY at check out. Handbuilding Thomas Hoadley, $375 (GHP artist price $325) July 12 – 14, 2013 Wheel Deborah Schwartzkopf, $375 (GHP artist price $325) July 12 – 14, 2013
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Register online, by mail, fax or in-person. Registration forms are available online at www.greenwichhousepottery.org/ resources. Full payment is due at time of registration. We do not prorate for missed classes. Classes are divided into three 12-week terms with an additional 6-week summer term. Call 212-242-4106 for more information.
“The Regular”: Sign up for Fall, Winter and Spring 12-week classes, or any three 12-week classes, all at once and receive a $100 firing credit. “The Enthusiast”: Sign up for three 12-week classes in one term and receive a $125 firing credit. “Refer a Friend”: Get a friend who has not previously taken classes at the pottery to sign up for a 12-week class and receive a $50 firing credit. Plus, your friend will receive a $25 firing credit.
Payments
Scholarships
Greenwich House accepts cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard, Amex and Discover. There is a return check fee of $35.
Absence
There is no refund of tuition for student absence. If a teacher is absent, a makeup lesson will be arranged or substitute teacher assigned; if the instructor is not able to offer a make-up class, the school will issue a credit to the student.
Incentives
“The Devotee”: Sign up for two 12-week classes in one term and receive a $50 firing credit.
Pottery offers financial aid for children and adults. All applications (available online on the resources page) must be submitted for each semester requested by the following deadlines: Fall: August 31, 2012 Winter: December 6, 2012 Spring: March 14, 2013 Summer: June 13, 2013
Refunds, Reimbursement & Transfers
All requests for refunds must be made in writing. All refunds will be charged a $25 administration fee. For a 100% refund, requests must be made one week prior to the start of class. For a 75% refund,
written requests must be received at least one day prior to the first class. Written requests for a 50% refund must be received at least one day prior to the second class. After the second day of class no refunds will be issued. Class transfers are permitted before the second class. Classes with inadequate enrollment will be cancelled and those students will be fully refunded or will have the option to be transferred to another class.
Pottery Staff Director:
Adam Welch Lisa Chicoyne
Assistant director:
fabrication and studio manager:
Albert Pfarr Suzy Obuck Jean Guy Marcelus student liaisons: Jenny Blumenfield, Suzy Goodelman, Mari Heinonen, Deborah Reed studio technicians: Billy Allen, Will Coggin, Brad Parsons, Derek Weisberg resident artist: TBA Education coordinator: maintenance:
Funding for these programs is partially supported by: New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and The Windgate Charitable Foundation
Fabrications
Established in 2010, GHP Fabrications, a studio within our 16 Jones Street facility, is the newest division of Greenwich House Pottery. Our team of experts is on hand to create high-end ceramic objects and editions or create molds. Our facility has the capability to meet the most demanding jobs whether you need to have art fabricated for an upcoming exhibition, create personalized accents for your wedding or event, or supply your business with local, handmade pottery.
Resident Artist Program
Our 10-month residency fosters an artist’s development by providing time and space in the center of the art world, culminating with a solo exhibition in our Jane Hartsook Gallery. The resident has access to a private studio (21’ x 7’) during the pottery’s
regular business hours, access to gas and electric firings and a $500 firing stipend. Residency runs from September 1 – July 1; application deadline is May 1.
Internship Program
Our internship program offers high school, college and graduate students short-term work experience in studio operations and arts administration. Applications are accepted year-round.
Birthday Parties, Private Classes and Rentals
The Pottery has classrooms for rent—or the entire building can be made available—to accom modate various needs, including movie shoots. We offer private classes for individuals and groups, whether it is a children’s birthday party, special class, or creativity workshop. Personalized classes run for two hours and include the cost of firing.
Facilities
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studios, two wheel-throwing studios, 28 potters wheels, two gas kilns, four electric kilns, two slab rollers, two extruders, two clay mixers, two de-airing pug mills and a spray booth. We offer five clay bodies: white stoneware, throwing stoneware, sculpture stoneware, red earthenware and sell 25-pound bags of porcelain. We have a large selection of glazes (24 high temperature and 17 low temperature), slips and washes, and offer low, mid and high temperature firings (cone 018 luster firing, cone 06 bisque, cone 04 oxidation, cone 2 neutral, cone 6 oxidation and cone 10 reduction).
Firing Policy
Firing charges are 5 cents per cubic inch for two firings, or 2.5 cents per cubic inch for a single fire. There is a $1 minimum charge on all pieces, including single-fired work (i.e., stacked greenware). GHP offers
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incremental discounts for individual pieces that cost over $10 to fire. For pieces over $10: 10% discount of the amount in excess of $10 For pieces over $50: 25% discount of the amount in excess of $10 For pieces over $100: 35% discount of the amount in excess of $50
Open Studio (Fall, Winter, Spring) We offer a minimum of 34 hours of Open Studio per week as an exclusive benefit for our currently enrolled students. On occasion, Open Studio is cancelled for special classes, projects or functions. Tuesday 1:30 – 6:15 pm Wednesday 1:30 – 6:15 pm Thursday 1:30 – 6:15 pm Friday 1:30 – 9:45 pm Saturday 1:30 – 7:45 pm Sunday 10:00 am – 3:45 pm
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Exhibitions
At the Jane Hartsook Gallery, our curatorial focus aims to expand public awareness of contemporary ceramics. Our exhibitions explore the use of varied techniques, materials and conventions. Reviews of our exhibitions have appeared in Art in America, American Ceramics, American Craft, Ceramics Art and Perception, Ceramics Monthly, The New York Times and Time Out New York. September 6 – October 4, 2012 Peter Gourfain Exhibition October 26 – November 21, 2012 Linda Sormin Exhibition December 14, 2012 – January 4, 2013 Made in Clay with Kenyon Hansen, Jason Hess, Simon Levin, Tara Wilson January 17 – February 14, 2013 Josh DeWeese Exhibition February 28 – March 26, 2013 Jessica Stoller and Robert Raphael Exhibition April 11 – May 9, 2013 Steven Lee Exhibition May 23 – June 20, 2013 GHP Artists Exhibition July 11 – August 8, 2013 Resident Artist Exhibition
Events September 8 – 9 Open House and Sale December 14 – 16 Made in Clay Annual Benefit Sale
September 9 September 10 September 13 September 17 September 25 September 26 October 8 October 26 – November 21 October 31 November 21 November 22 – 25 December 4 & 5 December 9 December 14 – January 4 December 14 – 16 January 1 January 2 January 17 – February 14 January 21 February 18 February 28 – March 26
Online and Mail-in registration begins Peter Gourfain Exhibition Open House and Sale 11 – 6 pm Walk-in Registration Begins Open House and Sale 12 – 4 pm Fall Term Begins Peter Gourfain Exhibition Opening 6-8pm Rosh Hashanah Pottery Closed No Evening Classes Yom Kippur No Classes, Open Studio All day, Yom Kippur Columbus Day, Pottery Closed Linda Sormin Exhibition No Evening Classes Pottery Closes 3:00 pm No Evening Classes Pottery Closes at 3:00 pm Thanksgiving, Pottery Closed Open Studio 10:00 am – 6:15 pm Fall Term Ends Made In Clay Kenyon Hanson, Jason Hess, Simon Levin, Tara Wilson Made In Clay Sale New Year’s Day, Pottery Closed Winter Term Begins John DeWeese Exhibition Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Pottery Closed President’s Day, Pottery Closed Jessica Stoller and Robert Raphael Exhibition
March 26 March 27 – 31 April 1 April 11 – May 9 May 23 – June 20 May 27 June 24 June 25 – July 7 July 8 July 11 – August 8 July 12 –14 August 15
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August 16 September 6 – October 4 September 8
Winter Term Ends Spring Recess, Pottery Closed Spring Term Begins Steven Lee Exhibition GHP Artists Exhibition Memorial Day, Pottery Closed Spring Term Ends Pottery Closed Summer Term Begins Resident Artist Exhibition Master Series Workshops Summer Term Ends
27 For details about time, location and additional information, please visit our Web site at www.greenwichhousepottery.org During weather emergencies, GHP closes in accordance with the NYC public school system, as broadcast on the radio and local TV news. In these cases, the school will attempt to provide, but cannot guarantee, make-up classes. hoto Credits: Elizabeth Hershon, Adam Welch, Alan Wiener, P Shutterstock Images
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