Independent Study with Rachel Mulcahy

Independent Study offers a supportive and creative studio environment for intermediate to advanced students ready to refine their personal artistic style. Under the guidance of instructor Rachel Mulcahy, participants will develop their ceramic practice alongside a community of like-minded peers.

This course is designed for students who are comfortable working independently and wish to pursue self-directed projects while exploring advanced wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques. Rachel will guide this exploration through individualized instruction, tailoring demonstrations and one-on-one assistance to each student’s unique interests, goals, and creative direction.

What to expect:

·      Full Facility Access: Work in the Ceramics Center (___ sq. ft.) with an intimate class cap of 12 students. Equipment access includes 10 Shimpo pottery wheels, a 2'x6' slab roller, a NorthStar clay extruder, large work tables, and one 18"x24" shelf for storage.

·      Self-Directed Projects: Bring your own unique concepts and ideas to class and bring them to life with professional, personalized instructor guidance.

·      Artist Community: Build lasting relationships with fellow artists through constructive peer feedback and collaborative studio discussions that drive artistic growth. 

What's included:

·      Clay: One 25-lb. bag of clay is included in your studio fee. Additional clay is available for purchase for $___, or studio reclaim clay (recycled clay) at a reduced rate of $___.

·      Firings: bisque firing and glaze firing (cone 6)

·      Glaze: Full access to the studio's large collection of glazes

·      Open Studio Sessions: Included- access to 6 Open Studio sessions. Book a session online through our website. Additional sessions are available for purchase. Credits expire one week after the final class.

Rachel Mulcahy is a ceramic artist from Dennis, Massachusetts, with a BFA in Art Education from Syracuse University and an MFA in Ceramics from the University of Massachusetts. Rachel has been teaching ceramics at CCMoA for four years and has also taught ceramics at a local private high school and at the university level. Through her guidance, students of all ages have discovered the joys of working with clay.