Frederick Clay Studio Residency Program

Love pottery? Want to learn even more? Our 2026 Residency Program may be right for you! Applications are now open. Please apply by November 1, 2025.

Requirements

  • Applicants should have at least 6 consecutive months of clay experience with an intermediate skill level in their preferred making style, and a strong desire to learn!

  • Time commitment of approximately 8 hours per week for 1 full year (January 2026-December 2026).

    • Ongoing class enrollment at Frederick Clay Studio for one full year; residents will pre-register for one class of their choice each session, as well as filling any additional empty class seats (3hrs per week per class)

    • Resident meetings will take place Sundays 2:30-4:30, with events held on periodic Fridays and Saturdays.

    • All residents are required to complete 1 hour each week helping to maintain the studio.

    • Year 2+ residents are also required to complete 12 hours per session monitoring (~2hrs per week, flexible timing). Individual weekly open studio hours to practice are highly encouraged for all residents.

  • All residents will have unlimited free Open Studio Hours as well as 75lbs of free recycled clay per session.

  • This program costs $2,800 for the year, which breaks down to $400 per session. Financial assistance may be available.

Goals

The main goal of this program is for its residents to learn and achieve whatever it is they are interested in! We tailor each year to the participants, focusing on a variety of projects. Below are some of the general goals we will be aiming towards.

  • General Studio Knowledge - Learn and experience all aspects of pottery making, including wheel/handbuilding/sculpture techniques, kiln loading/scheduling/maintenance, slip and glaze making/chemistry/use, and more

  • Creative Development- Exploration and honing of personal style through guided practice

  • Marketing and Production Training- Learn techniques to generate income through pottery making, including photography skills, customer service, pricing, and more. All interns are highly encouraged to participate in our biannual Sidewalk Sale; Year 2+ residents will also have access to a traveling market booth for additional selling opportunities outside of the studio.

  • Community Outreach- Engage with the public through social media, blogging, and in person events

  • Add your goal here! We are most inspired by YOU! This program will continue to grow and shift each year with each new group. If you have a goal in mind, please include it in your application!