Birchwood Studios Maine
Winter at Birchwood Studio
Join me at the studio this Spring as my regular classes kick off! In the meantime, check out these other opportunities to keep you engaged and inspired during the Winter months. Whether you're looking to hone your pottery skills or try something new, there's something for everyone.
Wheel Throwing Skills Building
Having a tough time with a skill or want to learn something new? Tutoring sessions might be just what you need! Each 1.5 hour session is designed just for you. The cost is $45.00. Contact me more information!
Paint Your Own Pottery Adventure
Join me at Birchwood Studio for a fun Paint Your Own Pottery Adventure! Perfect for family celebrations, friend outings or team-building events. Prices vary, so contact me for details. Enjoy a memorable time of creativity!
Pottery Play Date
Looking for some indoor fun this winter? Join me in the studio for an hour of stress-free play on the potter's wheel! Come see how much fun you can have getting messy! Afternoon and evening times available. Winter special! $20.00 per person. Limit 2 people. Contact me to set up your Pottery Play Date!
Spring 2025 Classes
Birchwood Studios offers a number of classes tailored to your interests, explore our upcoming classes below.
Pottery Boot Camp
There is something very satisfying about taking a lump of clay and creating a functional and decorative piece of pottery on the potter’s wheel! In Pottery Boot Camp students will learn the fundamentals of throwing and trimming, and explore surface decoration and glazing. Boot Camp runs for six weeks and each class is 1 ½ to 2 hours long. Afternoon and evening times available. Cost $180.00 per person plus a $40.00 material fee. Limit 2 students. Bring a buddy, partner or child (12 +) and get a discount! Contact me to set up a day and time for your Boot Camp experience!
Adventures in Handbuilding
You don’t need a potter’s wheel to create your own functional pottery! In Adventures in Handbuilding you will discover how to make pottery using your imagination and a few simple tools. Adventures in Handbuilding runs for six weeks and each class is 1 ½ to 2 hours long. Cost $135.00 per person plus a $40.00 material fee. Limit 5 students. Next class starts April 16th - May 21st, 6-8 PM.
Pottery Play Date
Curious about the potter’s wheel but not ready to commit to a class? Join me in the studio for an hour of stress-free play on the potter's wheel! Come see how much fun you can have getting messy! Afternoon and evening times available. Cost $25.00 Limit 2 people. Contact me to set up your Pottery Play Date!
De-stress with Art Series
New Class Dates Coming Soon!
Pablo Picasso said “ Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” We all know that life can get hectic and stressful sometimes. Looking for a way to relax in a fun and supportive environment? Making art can be a wonderful way to practice mindfulness and reduce stress! The focus of the De-stress With Art series is on experimentation and creative discovery. Join me in the studio as we explore mixed media collage, play with color combinations, and create small works of art. Each session focuses on a different project or theme. De-stress with Art runs for 6 weeks and costs $60.00 per person with a $60.00 material fee. Limit 5 students. Sign up to be notified of the next class date!
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Bessa's Story
Art and expression in the heart of Western Maine
While new to Farmington, Bessa has been teaching for decades; blending her knowledge of instruction with her joy of creating.
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Her artistic passions include wheel pottery, hand building, printmaking, mixed media painting and more.
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While not in the studio, she can be found co-leading the Greater Franklin Food Council community garden, wandering the woods gathering inspiration for her artwork or of course, spoiling her grandchildren.
