youth programs

Young People's Ceramics

This special exhibit at Celadon Gallery features ceramics from students in our local schools. The students from Bridgehampton, Southampton, Westhampton Beach, Ross and Hayground schools will be participating in this event.

The Clay Art Guild Summer Apprenticeship Program

Each summer, The Clay Art Guild chooses two local high school or college students for our summer apprenticeship program. The program is designed to encourage and improve skills in ceramic art and gallery procedures. Apprentices are chosen based on art teacher or guild member recommendations and demonstrated talent and dedication. Interested students should contact the Clay Art Guild for more information.

The program requires each apprentice to execute a ceramic project by the end of the summer. The project can be anything connected with ceramics - making vessels or sculpture, glaze testing, firing techniques, etc. Each apprentice is given a small studio space and all materials and firings for free. They are also encouraged to attend any or all of the visiting artists workshops for free. Apprentice duties include helping with: the firing and maintenance of the gas kiln; installing exhibits, artists' receptions and visiting artists' workshops; mailings and gallery maintenance. Each apprentice works two days a week from May - August and receives a stipend to help with college and/or other expenses.