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SUMMARY:Introduction to Wheel Throwing with Floyd Robinson
DESCRIPTION:Ages 18+ \nTuesdays\, September 8th – October 27th \n6-9pm \n$375 \n25# clay\, glazes\, firings included.  Additional clay available for purchase \nAlso included with the purchase of this class is access to this session’s self guided Clay Labs\, of which each current student is entitled to up to three hours of per week. During Clay Lab\, students will be able to hone skills and work on projects. Labs will not have an instructor but will be monitored.  \nClay Labs \nMondays\, September 14 – October 26\, 3-6pm  \nWednesdays\, September 9th – October 28th\, 8:30-11am \nThursdays\, September 3rd – October 29th\, 12-3 and 6-9pm \nEach student is entitled to up to 3 hours of Clay Lab time per week.  The student can choose to use it all at once or split it up into separate days. \n Learn the basics of using the potter’s wheel to create functional ceramics that will last a lifetime. No prior experience is required. In this hands-on 8 week class\, students will learn core techniques such as preparing clay\, centering\, pulling walls\, shaping simple forms\, trimming\, and various glaze techniques. With guided instruction students will learn how to transform the clay into functional pieces of art such as coasters\, spoon rests\, bowls \, plates\, cups and mugs with handles. This class is ideal for anyone curious about ceramics\, whether you’re exploring a new hobby\, spending time with friends\, or beginning your pottery journey. \nFloyd-Wheat Robinson has been a ceramic artist for nearly 20 years. He first fell in love with the art of ceramics at the young age of eight when he took his first hand building introduction course. From then on he knew his life would involve clay. Throughout grade school he continued taking ceramic classes. With his love of ceramics and the arts he decided to pursue a bachelor’s degree in fine arts with a concentration in ceramics from West Virginia University. While attending university he studied abroad in the ceramic capital of the world\, Jingdezhen China in 2010 and 2014. After graduating in 2016 he traveled the east coast to find a career in the ceramic manufacturing and production business. That led him to being a Master Potter in Training at Bennington Potters from 2017-2020. Currently he is the production and shop manager at Thirsty Cat Fountains in Cambridge\, NY\, producing artisanal ceramic water fountains for cats. He also has a home studio where he creates functional ceramics to sell at local artisan markets and work on commissioned wares. When his hands are not covered in clay\, you can find him on the golf course.  \nClick HERE to register
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/introduction-to-wheel-throwing-with-floyd-robinson/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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SUMMARY:Hand building: Nature and Organic Sculpture with Madalyn Olson
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, September 23rd – October 28th \nAges 18+ \n6-9pm \n$225 \n25# clay\, glazes\, firings included.  Additional clay available for purchase \nRegister HERE \nAlso included with the purchase of this class is access to this session’s self guided Clay Labs\, of which each current student is entitled to up to three hours of per week. During Clay Lab\, students will be able to hone skills and work on projects. Labs will not have an instructor but will be monitored.  \nClay Labs \nMondays\, September 28th – October 26\, 3-6pm  \nWednesdays\, September 30th – October 28th\, 8:30-11am \nThursdays\, September 24th – October 29th\, 12-3 and 6-9pm \nEach student is entitled to up to 3 hours of Clay Lab time per week.  The student can choose to use it all at once or split it up into separate days. \nThis six week class introduces beginner and intermediate students to the fundamentals of ceramic hand building with a focus on nature inspired sculpture. Throughout the session\, you’ll explore forms drawn from flora\, fauna\, and other organic shapes\, learning how to translate living elements into three-dimensional clay work. You’ll practice core hand building techniques including pinching\, coiling\, slab construction\, hollow form building\, and surface carving. Each week builds on the last\, guiding you from simple studies to more developed sculptures. Projects may include plant forms\, animal figures\, natural textures\, and abstract organic shapes. Instruction covers design\, working with solid and hollow forms\, refining details\, and preparing pieces for drying and firing. This class emphasizes skill development\, observation\, and hands on practice\, making it suitable for students who are new to sculpture as well as those looking to expand their ceramic abilities. This course is designed to help you build confidence\, learn essential techniques\, and create nature based ceramic sculptures from start to finish. \nMadalyn brings over a decade of teaching experience and a background in early childhood education\, ensuring a supportive\, student-centered\, go at your own pace\, approach that encourages creativity and personal expression. Madalyn began exploring sculpture with her polymer clay hyperrealist/surrealist portrait sculptures. In recent years she has shifted her medium to ceramics. Her personal work is greatly influenced by the natural world and human emotion. She now works full time as a lead ceramist for an artisan ceramic fountain company.
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/hand-building-nature-and-organic-sculpture-with-madalyn-olson/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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SUMMARY:One Day “Try it!” Beginner Wheel Throwing with Katie Montovan
DESCRIPTION:Ages 18+ \nSunday\, September 27th \n1:30-4:30pm \n$75  \nIn this single session course\, you will learn to make your first pot on the wheel. This is a great way to try ceramics and to make something to keep.  After the class\, the instructor will trim and glaze your pot with your choice of glaze. We will let you know when your pot is done being fired and is ready for you to pick up.  \nKatie is an artist\, mathematician\, and experiential educator with two decades of experience in all of those areas. She is both a painter and a ceramic potter. On the wheel she makes a variety of functional work and often manipulates the forms\, adds hand built parts\, and interesting textures. As a teacher\, she focuses on providing enough structure and guidance to motivate\, challenge\, and support students and provides plenty of room for students to play and find their own way to make the work their own! \nClick HERE to register
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/one-day-try-it-beginner-wheel-throwing-with-katie-montovan/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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SUMMARY:Intermediate: Teapots and Teacups with Katie Montovan
DESCRIPTION:Due to a scheduling issue\, this class has been canceled and will be rescheduled.  Be sure to email us at infovae@comast.net if you’d like to take it in the future. \n 
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/intermediate-teapots-and-teacups-with-katie-montovan/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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SUMMARY:VAE’s 34th Annual North Bennington Halloween Parade
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the biggest party of the year!  We leave the Vermont Arts Exchange front yard at 48 Main Street and meander down to Pangaea\, around the fountain and back up Main Street\, then right on Houghton to Lion’s Park for the After Party. Live music\, refreshments by Norshaft Lions and the famous Halloween Costume Awards. \nSo get out the duct tape\, face paint\, cardboard\, sewing machine\, welding torch\, whatever… and let’s get creative and creepy. Music Makers of all kinds are welcomed to bring your own magic to the scene. \nNote: this is a walking parade only.
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/vaes-34th-annual-north-bennington-halloween-parade/
LOCATION:VAE\, VAE\, 48 Main Street\, North Bennington\, 05201
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:4 Week Advanced Beginner Wheel Throwing: Ornaments
DESCRIPTION:Taught by Katie \nSundays\, November 8th\, 15th\, 22nd and December 6th \n1-3:30pm \nAges 18+ \n$230 \n25 lbs clay\, glazes\, firing and hanging hardware included \nRegister HERE \nNote: This course is not a beginner wheel throwing course and you should have prior experience throwing and trimming pots. \nJoin us to learn how to throw ornaments off the hump and make your own trimming chuck to trim your pieces. In the first class\, we will play with the process of making closed forms and throwing small pieces off the hump. In class two\, we will explore different ornament shapes and you will have time to throw several ornaments. We will also throw a chuck to use when we trim our ornaments. In the third class we will focus on trimming our ornaments. In the fourth class we will glaze. \nKatie is an artist\, mathematician\, and experiential educator with two decades of experience in all of those areas. She is both a painter and a ceramic potter. On the wheel she makes a variety of functional work and often manipulates the forms\, adds hand built parts\, and interesting textures. As a teacher\, she focuses on providing enough structure and guidance to motivate\, challenge\, and support students and provides plenty of room for students to play and find their own way to make the work their own!
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/advanced-beginner-wheel-throwing-ornaments/
LOCATION:VAE\, VAE\, 48 Main Street\, North Bennington\, 05201
CATEGORIES:Classes
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SUMMARY:5 Week Adult Studio Access
DESCRIPTION:Mondays 4-8pm \nWednesdays 8:30-11:30am \nThursdays 1-6pm (Except Thanksgiving Day) \nNovember 9th-December 10th \nAges 18+ \n$125 \n25lbs of clay\, all glazes and firings included.  \nAdditional clay available for purchase \nRegister HERE \nIn this 5-week monitored (non instructional) session\, participants may use the studio for hand building or throwing. Studio Access includes 25 lbs of clay and a shelf for storage\, use of glaze as well as bisque and glaze firings. Any additional cone 6 clay may be purchased through the VAE Clay Studio. Participants must be ages 18+ and have taken a multi-week clay class at the VAE studio (our one day “try it” courses do not qualify). All pieces fired in the VAE kilns must have been produced in the VAE studio using VAE clay\, no items produced elsewhere using non-VAE clay are fired nor permitted at the studio.
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/5-week-adult-studio-access/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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SUMMARY:5 Week Teen Open Studio
DESCRIPTION:Taught by Madalyn \nWednesdays\, 3-5 pm \nNovember 11-December 9th \nAges 13-19 \n$220 \n25lbs of clay\, all glazes and firings included.  \nAdditional clay available for purchase. \nParent/guardian permission forms required to participate \nRegister HERE \nExplore your creativity with clay in this flexible drop-in ceramics class for teens. Make functional pieces\, jewelry pendants\, sculptures\, decorative wall art\, or whatever inspires you. Experiment with hand-building techniques\, textures\, and surface decoration while bringing your own ideas to life. All skill levels are welcome—from first-time makers to experienced young artists. \nMadalyn Olson brings over a decade of teaching experience and a background in early childhood education\, ensuring a supportive\, student-centered \, go at your own pace\, approach that encourages creativity and personal expression. Madalyn began exploring sculpture with her polymer clay hyperrealist/surrealist portrait sculptures. In recent years she has shifted her medium to ceramics. Her personal work is greatly influenced by the natural world and human emotion. She now works full time as a lead ceramist for an artisan ceramic fountain company.
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/22931/
LOCATION:VAE\, VAE\, 48 Main Street\, North Bennington\, 05201
CATEGORIES:Classes
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SUMMARY:2 Week Date Night
DESCRIPTION:Taught by Madalyn \nFridays\, November 20th and 27th\, 6-9pm \nAges 18+ \n$220 per pair \nRegister HERE \nThis class is geared towards ages 18+ to celebrate connection\, creativity\, and a little bit of clay-covered fun in this relaxed\, beginner-friendly 2 week hand building class designed for pairs. Whether you’re coming with your best friend\, your partner\, or someone you simply love spending time with\, this class gives you a chance to slow down and make something meaningful together. You’ll learn essential hand building techniques\, pinch pots\, and slab building then glazing while creating both individual pieces and a collaborative project. Expect laughter\, shared problem solving\, and plenty of moments that make great memories. Perfect for a unique night out\, date nights\, or just trying something new. All materials\, tools\, and firing are included. Just bring your favorite person and your willingness to get a little messy. \nMadalyn Olson brings over a decade of teaching experience and a background in early childhood education\, ensuring a supportive\, student-centered \, go at your own pace\, approach that encourages creativity and personal expression. Madalyn began exploring sculpture with her polymer clay hyperrealist/surrealist portrait sculptures. In recent years she has shifted her medium to ceramics. Her personal work is greatly influenced by the natural world and human emotion. She now works full time as a lead ceramist for an artisan ceramic fountain company.
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/2-class-date-night/
LOCATION:VAE\, VAE\, 48 Main Street\, North Bennington\, 05201
CATEGORIES:Classes
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SUMMARY:Mr Sun
DESCRIPTION:VAE is quite happy to announce that tickets are now on sale for Mr Sun\, as they perform a new interpretation of Duke Ellington’s legendary Nutcracker Suite. Mr Sun features Joe K. Walsh on mandolin\, Grant Gordy on guitar\, Aidan O’Donnell on bass and Darol Anger on fiddle. Mr Sun fiddle player\, Darol Anger\, states “Duke Ellington of course was volcanically creative. He was one of the most creative musicians ever. He was beyond category. Melody\, harmony\, and rhythm – if you can put those things together in a way that reaches people\, it’s gonna be successful in a way that means something.”\n\nThe Church\, located at 8 Bank Street in North Bennington\, Vermont\, is the former North Bennington Congregational Church\, now being transitioned into a community gathering and rental space. It will be the first concert in this new space and the last show of the VAE’s Basement Music Series 2026 season. Don’t miss these amazing musicians take on Ellington and the classic Nutcracker.\nClick HERE for a behind the scenes peek with MR SUN’s Nutcracker.\n\n\nDoors for this show open at 6pm.  Show starts at 7pm.\n\n\nTickets:\nGeneral Admission $25 in advance. $30 at the door.\nStudents $15 in advance. $20 at the door\n\n\nHERE for Advance Tickets
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/mr-sun-plays-duke-ellingtons-nutcracker-suite/
LOCATION:The Church\, 8 Bank Street\, North Bennington\, VT\, 05257\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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SUMMARY:Pulled Handles Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Taught by Katie \nSunday\, December 13\, 1-4pm \nAges 18+ \n$50 \nRegister HERE \nGet more comfortable making handles in this single session course. We will explore a wide variety of handle shapes and play with different ways of making handles. We will specifically play with making handles from a slab\, pulling handles and then attaching\, and pulling handles on the pot. Our goal will be to explore\, gain skills\, and play. The goal will not be to make finished pieces but instead to advance skills in a low stress environment. \nKatie is an artist\, mathematician\, and experiential educator with two decades of experience in all of those areas. She is both a painter and a ceramic potter. On the wheel she makes a variety of functional work and often manipulates the forms\, adds hand built parts\, and interesting textures. As a teacher\, she focuses on providing enough structure and guidance to motivate\, challenge\, and support students and provides plenty of room for students to play and find their own way to make the work their own!
URL:https://vtartxchange.org/event/pulled-handles-workshop/
LOCATION:VAE\, VAE\, 48 Main Street\, North Bennington\, 05201
CATEGORIES:Classes
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