New York City Residency
MAY 1ST - 31ST, 2026
COSA is coming to New York City! I’ll be spending a month in Manhattan at studio Dusty Co with a line up of classes, workshops, and a closing exhibition. Tickets go live April 14th at 10am EST.
NEW YORK CITY RESIDENCY
COSA AT DUSTY CO
MAY 2026
NEW YORK CITY RESIDENCY COSA AT DUSTY CO MAY 2026
Tuesdays 6:30pm - 9:30pm
May 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
Dusty Co
40 W 27th St. Floor 5, New York, NY 10001
Over four weeks, you’ll learn the fundamentals of hand building in a hands-on, guided setting. Each class builds on the next, giving you both structure and freedom to explore your own ideas.
I’ll be there to walk you through techniques, answer questions, and help you bring your vision to life whether it’s a mug, a vase, or something sculptural. By the end of the session, you’ll leave with finished pieces made entirely by you that are functional, personal, and made to live with.
What You’ll Learn:
– Week 1: Pinch pots + coiling basics
– Week 2: Slab rolling + working with molds
– Week 3: Combining techniques from week 1 & 2
– Week 4: Glazing + finishing techniques
This class is perfect for beginners or anyone looking for a creative outlet. Come ready to get your hands messy and leave with finished pieces made entirely by you.
Includes:
– 4 classes with guided instruction (3 hours each)
– Open studio / practice hours Tue–Sun, 10 AM–10 PM
– Unlimited house clay and glazes included
– Use of studio tools & equipment
– Firing at $0.03 per cubic inch per firing
Thursdays 6:30pm - 9:30pm
May 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
Dusty Co
40 W 27th St. Floor 5, New York, NY 10001
This four-week intermediate course is designed for students who already understand the basics of hand building and are ready to refine their work. Each week focuses on a category of objects, encouraging you to build with intention and create pieces that feel part of a collection.
We’ll dive deeper into proportion, scale, wall thicknesses, weight distribution, surface detail, and refinement. By the end of the session, you’ll have a small cohesive body of work that feels thoughtful, elevated, and distinctly your own.
May Theme: Objects for the Home
Week 1: Elevated Serveware
Footed platters, sculpted trays, and large slab forms. Focus on scale, clean edges, and structural integrity.
Week 2: Lidded Forms
Butter dishes, jewelry boxes, spice jars. Learn lid fitting, shrinkage considerations, and proportion.
Week 3: Sculptural Utility
Wall sconces with shelves or candle holders. Explore balance, thickness control, and visual weight.
Week 4: Advanced Surface + Glaze
Layered underglaze, resist techniques, and intentional glaze pairing.
This course is best suited for students who have completed a beginner session or have prior hand building experience.
Includes:
– 4 classes with guided instruction (3 hours each)
– Open studio / practice hours Tue–Sun, 10 AM–10 PM
– Unlimited house clay and glazes included
– Use of studio tools & equipment
– Firing at $0.03 per cubic inch per firing
Saturday, May 9th, 2026
11am - 1pm | Dusty Co
40 W 27th St. Floor 5, New York, NY 10001
Join us for a sculptural workshop in the studio, making a calla lily out of clay. We're using the Calla Lily as our muse, studying its movement and letting its shape guide our hands.
I’ll walk everyone through how to sculpt a ceramic calla lily from start to finish. It’s a relaxing, creative morning in the studio, perfect for slowing down and making something beautiful by hand.
All materials included. No experience needed.
Includes:
– Handbuilding instruction on how to sculpt a calla lily from clay
– All clay and materials
– All firing & finishing (pickup in 3–4 weeks)
Saturday, May 16th, 2026
11am - 1pm | Dusty Co
40 W 27th St. Floor 5, New York, NY 10001
Make Your Own Charcuterie Platter
Join us for a morning in the studio creating your own ceramic charcuterie board or platter from clay.
I’ll guide you step-by-step through slab construction, shaping, refining edges, and adding subtle surface details. Whether you envision a classic serving board, an organic freeform platter, or something sculptural and statement-making, you’ll leave with a piece that’s entirely your own.
It’s a relaxed, hands-on morning in the studio, perfect for coming with friends or meeting new ones. All materials included. No experience needed.
Includes:
– Guided handbuilding instruction to create your own ceramic charcuterie board or platter
– All clay and materials
– Bisque & glaze firing (pickup in 3–4 weeks)
COSA at Dusty Co
40 W 27th St. Floor 5,
New York, NY 10001
In Residence May 1st - 31st, 2026