The Green Learning Community is an open space for all interested people to come together to discuss environmental sustainability initiatives in the ceramics field. The Green Learning Community holds regular monthly gatherings for the wider clay community, including studio artists, educators, professionals, students, hobbyists - anyone interested in ceramics and sustainability. There are no dues, attendance or experience requirements. Participants discuss and educate each other about clay-centered environmental concerns. Attendees are invited to report on projects they are engaged in, ask questions regarding environmentally friendly practices and make connections to resources and peer support. Usually we have different topics each month, gathering on zoom the third Friday of each month, at 11:30 Easter Standard Time. Please register to receive the zoom link for the meeting.
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5/16/2025 8:30am PT
“Kilns & Firing Processes, what makes sense for you?”
Open Forum: We will discuss different kinds of kilns & firing methods, what is the most sustainable method for you and how do you find this information. Join us with ideas and suggestions about kilns and firing. We will lead off the discussion with a quick 10 minute presentation to get ideas rolling! Host: Julia Galloway
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6/20/2025 8:30am PT
“Water, how are you managing water use?”
Open Forum: Join a community discussion on managing water use. Attendees will be given time to share their own best tips and tricks, as well as questions and challenges for the group to respond to. Host: Brian Kohl
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7/18/2025 8:30am PT
“Teaching sustainability in the Studio & Classroom ?”
Open Forum: K-12 through grad school: Join a community discussion about what you can build into your curriculum to support students' adoption of an environmentally critical framework and sustainability practices for the ceramic studio. Host Liz Duarte and Emma Logan
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8/15/2025 8:30am PT
“Sustainability in community studios”
Join a community discussion on overcoming the challenges of pushing sustainable practices in community studios. What are they? How can get paying customers to embrace greener practices? Can you go too far in your studio rules?
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9/19/2025 8:30am PT
“Glaze chemistry challenges re: sourcing, toxicity & human rights”
Open Forum: What's in your glaze recipe? Join us for a community discussion about sustainability efforts in material sourcing, eliminating toxic ingredients from favorite recipes, and related human rights issues.