Gloria Kosco, who began making pottery as a teenager, is an accomplished artist working with different materials but is continually drawn back to clay. She is renowned for her exceptional skills in wheel throwing. With an MFA from the Rhode Island School of Design, she has continued her studies at The Moravian Tileworks in Doylestown, PA, and Penland School of Crafts in North Carolina.
Gloria is captivated by the interplay of form and function in three-dimensional art. Over the years, she has honed her technique, mastering the throwing wheel to create beautifully crafted pottery that marries elegance with practicality. Her work often reflects a deep connection to nature, drawing inspiration from organic shapes, textures, and colors. Gloria believes that pottery is not just about the final piece but also about the joy of the creative process. She embraces the challenges of working with clay, finding beauty in both the successes and the occasional mishaps that come with it.
In addition to creating her art, Gloria is dedicated to sharing her knowledge and love for ceramics with others. She conducts workshops and classes, encouraging students to explore their creativity and develop their unique styles. Her warm and approachable teaching style has made her a beloved figure in the local arts community.
Gloria is dedicated to sharing her knowledge and love for ceramics with others. She believes that proper skills enable students to enjoy the process and move forward with their aesthetic intentions.
At Mudtown, Gloria is offering a six-week Wheel Throwing Pottery Class, encouraging students to explore their creativity and develop their unique styles. All levels welcome.
This class is for anyone who wishes to delve into the rich history of wheel-thrown pottery. Students will gain experience through hands-on exercises designed to strengthen personal methodology. We will examine how our hands directly affect the clay during the wheel’s spinning. We will identify movements that knock the pot “off center.” You will learn to define and consolidate your movements. Focusing on the upward flow of the clay, you will improve your ability to bring the clay up from the bottom of the pot.
Weekly classes include:
-- 3 hours of instructional time per week
-- Open Studio time can be purchased at discount
-- 12.5lbs of clay, glazes, and up to 8 finished pieces.
-- Tools and materials.
-- Please bring your own apron or wear clothes you don’t mind getting muddy.
-- Extra clay is available for purchase.
Cost: Six Classes, $370 Per Person
To Register.
For information on this and other classes taught by experienced artists, visit www.mudtownceramics.com.
