Middlebury Studio School

A handmade teapot is a timeless ceramic form that blends beauty, function, and craftsmanship. Creating a teapot is both a technical and artistic endeavor, requiring thoughtful attention to form, function, and aesthetics at every stage of the process.

In this workshop, you’ll explore the essential elements of teapot design while creating your own teapot on the wheel. Learn how to throw and assemble each component—from the body and lid to the handle and spout—while considering brewing methods, usability, and visual balance.

As you construct your teapot, you’ll discover what makes a design truly successful: a well-fitted lid, a balanced body and handle, comfortable ergonomics, and a spout that pours cleanly and effortlessly. Throughout the process, you’ll be encouraged to bring your own creative vision and personal style to this functional and expressive ceramic form. Int./Adv.*

After the teapots have been glaze-fired, we will gather for a special tea time and brew tea in your newly finished teapots. This will be scheduled some time in the Fall.

*Students must be able to consistently center and throw forms on the potter’s wheel. Prior experience making lidded forms, is strongly recommended.

Please note: When registering for a class online, a credit card payment is required. If you prefer to pay with a check, please contact us at info@middleburystudioschool.org to register.