Sawmill Pottery

Sawmill Pottery 2013 winner of Yankee Magazines "Best Pottery Studio in Connecticut" Sawmill Pottery was founded in 2003 by potter Dot Burnworth.

Sawmill Pottery offers a wide variety of classes and workshops for all ages, plus open studio time. A gallery and retail shop in front of the studio features the work of local and regional artists, including Burnworth and many others. Sawmill Pottery also hosts many gallery openings and artist talks throughout the year. In addition to the clay work Sawmill Pottery offers classes on glass fusing and slumping as well as drop in Paint-Your-Own pottery.

Yes, you read correctly.. we are adding a BEGINNERS WHEEL CLASS ✨This adult class runs Friday evenings from 6:30pm-9:00p...
04/27/2026

Yes, you read correctly.. we are adding a BEGINNERS WHEEL CLASS ✨

This adult class runs Friday evenings from 6:30pm-9:00pm & here, you will learn hand building, wheel throwing, glazing techniques and MORE!

This is an 8 week session that begins THIS Friday May 1st and finishes June 19th

✨$350 includes 8 classes, unlimited use of clay PLUS 16 hours of open studio time. Firing fees NOT included

*please note: there’s is an additional payment of $30 for a tool kit that you can keep forever! These are your basic pottery tools you will need for all projects

Give us a call at 860-963-7807 TODAY to book your spot! Spots are limited ✨

yes, you read correctly- we are adding a BEGINNERS WHEEL CLASS ✨Join us Friday evenings from 6:30pm-9pm to learn wheel t...
04/27/2026

yes, you read correctly- we are adding a BEGINNERS WHEEL CLASS ✨

Join us Friday evenings from 6:30pm-9pm to learn wheel throwing, hand building, glazing techniques and more!

This is an 8 week session starting THIS Friday May 1st, and will end June 19th

✨$350 includes the full 8 week session, unlimited use of clay PLUS 16 hours of open studio use!

Please note: there’s an addition payment for a $30 tool kit that you can keep forever! This will be your basic tools for all projects

Give us a call 860-963-7807 to book your spot TODAY! Spots are limited ✨

April break just got a whole lot more creative🏺✨Our April Vacation Pottery Camp is the perfect week for young makers age...
04/03/2026

April break just got a whole lot more creative🏺✨

Our April Vacation Pottery Camp is the perfect week for young makers ages 8–14! From wheel throwing to hand building to sculpting, kids get to try it ALL - plus learn surface decoration, glazing, and underglaze techniques to bring their creations to life.

📅 April 13–17 | 10am–12pm
💰 $275/week (tools, materials & firing fees included!)

Give your child a week they’ll remember!
Give us a call 📞 860-963-7807, or stop in to sign up!

SPOTS AVAILABLE FOR OUR CHICKEN WORKSHOP 🐔✨🗓 Sunday, March 22 — just 1 spot left!🗓 Sunday, April 12 — spots available!Jo...
03/16/2026

SPOTS AVAILABLE FOR OUR CHICKEN WORKSHOP 🐔✨

🗓 Sunday, March 22 — just 1 spot left!
🗓 Sunday, April 12 — spots available!

Join us for our hand-built ceramic chicken workshop- where you’ll roll out a slab of clay, cut your template, and assemble an adorable conical chicken entirely from scratch.

Then comes the fun part: sculpting on the eyes, beak, and all the little details that give your chicken its personality. 🐣

✨ $80/person | All materials, glazing & firing included

spots are going FAST- call us today 860-963-7807 to book yours

We’re looking for a few more creative kids to join our Monday morning homeschool pottery class 🏺- Ages 7–13- 10:30 AM – ...
02/25/2026

We’re looking for a few more creative kids to join our Monday morning homeschool pottery class 🏺

- Ages 7–13
- 10:30 AM – 12 PM every Monday morning
- 8-week session

For $320, students receive eight weeks of hands-on instruction, all materials, firing fees, and a fun creative experience

Students will explore:
✨ Handbuilding
✨ Wheel-throwing
✨ Painting + decorating
✨ Glazing techniques

This class is a wonderful way to meet your art requirements while building confidence, creativity, and community alongside other homeschool students.

Spots are limited!! Give us a call today to reserve yours 🏺

02/07/2026
We will be CLOSED today (Monday 1/26) ❄️❄️(If only we had an updated pic of what the snow looks like now outside the stu...
01/26/2026

We will be CLOSED today (Monday 1/26) ❄️❄️

(If only we had an updated pic of what the snow looks like now outside the studio!)

Our gallery & morning classes will be closed/canceled for today- and will open back up TOMORROW

Enjoy the snow & stay warm! How many inches do you y’all think we got? 💪🏼

Sawmill Pottery will be CLOSED today due to the snow! ❄️☃️We hope everyone stays safe and warm during the storm!see you ...
01/25/2026

Sawmill Pottery will be CLOSED today due to the snow! ❄️☃️

We hope everyone stays safe and warm during the storm!

see you SOON! 👋👋

Still spots left in our class that starts this week!Adult Beginner ClassWednesdays 6:30-9pmJanuary 7th- February 25th8 w...
01/05/2026

Still spots left in our class that starts this week!

Adult Beginner Class
Wednesdays 6:30-9pm
January 7th- February 25th
8 weeks
$350 + toolkit (includes 16 hours of open studio)

If you have any questions or want to sign up, call the studio at
860-963-7807

Wheel time is calling 🌀 Our Adult Wheel Intensive Camp is coming up at Sawmill Pottery, and it’s the perfect way to dive...
12/26/2025

Wheel time is calling 🌀 Our Adult Wheel Intensive Camp is coming up at Sawmill Pottery, and it’s the perfect way to dive into ceramics (or level up your basics) before the new year

* Monday–Friday | Dec 29 – Jan 2
* No class on Dec 31 (NYE)
* 6–9 PM (4 nights total)
* $240

This 100% wheel-focused intensive is designed for complete beginners or new potters who want to build strong foundational skills before jumping into an intermediate class.

What you’ll learn 👇🏼
• Night 1: wedging clay + throwing bowls
• Trimming & finishing pieces for the kiln
• Expanding into forms like mugs & plates
• Building confidence, consistency, and wheel skills
• Ending the week with glazing your pots

What’s included in the price:
✔️ Unlimited open studio hours for the week
✔️ Use of all studio tools

Please note: firing fees are not included and are based on the size and number of pieces fired.

If you’ve been waiting for the sign to finally get on the wheel… this is it! Spots are limited—grab yours before they’re gone! Call us today to book your spot!✨

Address

112 Main Street, Ste 14
Putnam, CT
06260

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 9pm
Tuesday 10am - 9pm
Wednesday 10am - 9pm
Thursday 10am - 9pm
Friday 10am - 9pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+18609637807

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