Student Teaches Teachers Wheel Thrown Pottery

The Art Club has been pleased to sponsor beginner classes in wheel thrown pottery with Mascoma student Zach Boykins as the instructor. Zach has taught students at the League of NH Craftsmen and assisted many Art one students at Mascoma Valley Regional High School. Science Teacher Mary Wenig describes Zach's teaching, "The old adage, "those who can't do, teach," does not pertain to Zach Boykins. Zach is close to being an expert potter - as seen in his work on display in the school - and is an excellent teacher. He has had three adult students centering, throwing and getting extremely messy. Each student had at least one piece to show by the end of the first class. Each is excited to continue learning from their student teacher."

When Zach first sat down to the wheel he found he had a knack for it; he was able to center the clay his first try. He has taken advantage of opportunities afforded to him by resident artists Sarah Heimann, and Christine Merriman (sponsored by Experiencing the Arts) and he has enjoyed programs at the League of NH Craftsmen in Hanover. This year, Zach was able to help get Ara Cardew, (the potter he has often worked with at the League) to be our Fall resident artist at Mascoma. Zach sees a real possibility of becoming a potter and teacher for his career. Most recently, a piece of Zach's pottery won an Honorable Mention at the Scholastic Art Awards. Classes are Wednesday afternoons. Classes limited to four people per session. Suggested donation $10 session.