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Wooster Community Art Program (WCAP) was established in 1965 as a non-profit organization through funding provided by a grant from The Ford Foundation. Distinguished professional artists who are also experienced teachers have offered a wide range of art classes to a diverse population from approximately 35 surrounding towns. As a community outreach organization of Wooster School, WCAP has been committed to providing quality art instruction and cultural awareness to the populations it serves.
Although art classes have been temporarily discontinued at the Wooster School Art Center, the ceramic facilities continue to house artists at work. Former art center students and teachers created the Wooster School Community of Potters to promote ceramic arts in the Danbury area and to allow advanced students a studio in which to create their work.
The Wooster School Community of Potters (WSCP) will give the Wooster students and amateur potters the hands on experience of clay and to learn about the various properties of clay; The WSCP exists to develop, sustain, and promote an artist-centered community that provides outstanding artistic, educational, and collaborative programs in ceramic arts.
• To provide affordable studio space, ceramic equipment, and professional development opportunities that will encourage participation by professional and advanced amateur ceramic artists who produce work of the highest quality
• To provide potters with the equipment, glazes, kilns, exhibitions and necessary support services to enhance their skills and to improve their access to Litchfield and Fairfield counties’ artistic communities.
• To develop programs with artists and community organizations that bring clay experiences into the lives of Wooster students
• To offer hand-on studio classes in all aspects of pottery, clay sculpture, and ceramic processes for Wooster students and members taught by working artists, and to provide scholarship and work-study opportunities for students enrolling in classes
• To present on and off-site exhibitions of the work of WSCP ceramic artists free and open to the public
• To allow access to gas (raku), and electric, and other specialized equipment for area artist, schools and community area organizations.
Studio rental includes:
o use of the studio during designated hours when class is not in session
o use of facilities and studio glazes
o personal shelf space for ware and tools
o shared shelf space for work in progress
o inclusion in spring sale, holiday sale, and other exhibitions
Benefits of Membership:
- Use of facilities at designated hours
- Glazes included
- Minimum of two pottery sales a year with 30% commission to guild
- Purchase clay at bulk prices
- Buy chemical and tools at bulk prices
- Share ideas and learn from fellow artists
- Monthly coffee talk to catch up with other members
- Great community of artists!
- Tax Refunds: Part of the Monthly Rental fee is considered a charitable donation. All other costs and fees can be itemized as a hobby expense.
Studio Hours:
Monday 10-3 pm
Tuesday 10-3 pm
Thursday 10-9 pm
Friday 10-9 pm
Saturday 10-6 pm
Fees:
Membership dues: $325
Monthly rental: $170
Application fee: $25
Kiln Fees:
Bisque kiln $25
Glaze Kiln $35
Raku Kiln $30
To apply to the WSCP, please fill out our application form (available below) and mail it to:
Wooster School Community of Potters
c/o Wooster School
73 Miry Brook Rd.
Danbury, CT 06810
Applications are reviewed by the WSCP Board and Members. You will be notified of your acceptance by telephone.
If you have any questions, please email us at: ws.cp@hotmail.com
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Wooster School Community of Potters
Application Form
73 Miry Brook Rd
Danbury, CT 06810
203-830-3984
Name______________________________________________________________
Address_____________________________________________________________
Email_______________________________________________________________
Telephone_______________________________ Cell Phone______________________
Education
High School_______________________________________________________________
Address___________________________________________________________________
Area of Study_______________________________________________________________
Dates Attened_______________________________________________________________
College____________________________________________________________________
Address____________________________________________________________________
Major______________________________________________________________________
Dates Attended______________________________________________________________
Graduate School_____________________________________________________________
Address_____________________________________________________________________
Major______________________________________________________________________
Dates Attended______________________________________________________________
References
Please list three people who could best address your work habits, artistic skills, and ability to work in a group.
- Name____________________________________________________________ Telephone_____________________Relationship to you____________________
- Name____________________________________________________________ Telephone___________________ Relationship to you____________________
- Name____________________________________________________________ Telephone_____________________Relationship to you____________________
Your Work:
How would you describe the ideal pottery studio setting for you?
Describe your work as a potter and artisan. Please include 3 photos of your work.
To Submit Application:
Please mail this application along with a check for $25 made payable to the Wooster School to:
Wooster School Community of Potters
c/o Wooster School
73 Miry Brook Rd
Danbury, CT 06810
Acceptance:
Since you will be working at a school, upon acceptance, you must be finger printed at the Danbury Police Department. You may pick up the appropriate forms at the studio. The cost for this is included in the application fee. If you already have prints on file with another educational organization in Connecticut, please have them sent to the school at the address listed above.
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