Rebuilding the Arch with Tyler Gulden

Tyler Gulden is a ceramic artist, art educator and administrator. He studied ceramics at Alfred University and University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and has been a resident artist at notable craft centers like Peters Valley Craft Center, NJ, Haystack Mtn School of Crafts and Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts, ME.  Tyler’s current work follows the tradition of salt firing, in combination with the contemporary process of soda firing, capitalizing on the unique color and surface variations that are a natural product of the process. His functional ceramics are exhibited internationally in group and juried exhibitions, and were recently featured in the 2025 New York Times Holiday Gift Guide. In addition to his studio practice, Tyler builds kilns for private and institutional clients, is an Adjunct Instructor of Art at Maine College of Art, and founder of Katahdin Urn Company.
You can see Tyler’s work at www.tylergulden.com.

Daily Schedule:

Thurs 16^th: 9am-5pm: Arch form construction and general run down of where the kiln is in the moment, hands on opportunities. Intro to glazing work and application. 
Fri 17^th, Sat 18^th, Sun 19^th: 9am – 5pm: Build in earnest. Layup of arch, laying of walls, building up the chimney.
Mon 20^th: 9am – 5pm: Load and start kiln
Tues 21^st: 9am – 6pm: Finish firing by 6pm
Wed 22^nd: Kiln Cooling. Day off! Rest and recoup. 
Thurs 23^rd: Kiln Cooling. Field trip to see other kilns/studios/pottery shops.
Fri 24^th: 9am – 2pm: Kiln unloading and studio cleaning

• Please arrive at the Commons by 8:45 a.m. each day to grab breakfast; instruction begins in the studio at 9:00 a.m. The group will break for lunch at 12:30 p.m.  

Please note: this is a physically demanding workshop that will require participants to help with aspects of building and firing the kiln.

Participants must bring:

• Cotton clothing and closed toe shoes
• Safety goggles
• Kiln safety goggles
• Leather gloves
• Work gloves (Tyler recommends latex-dipped)
• Respirator with OV (Organic Vapor) cartridges
• Headlamp
• Cone 10 bisqueware for firing. Participants will each have 4-5 cu ft per person and will glaze and apply flashing slips during the workshop
• Packing material to transport work home
• A notebook and pencil

Meals

• Breakfast is served every day
• Lunch is served every day but Wed 22^nd and Thurs 23^rd
• Dinner is served Thurs 16^th, Sat 18^th, Mon 20^th & Tues 21^st
• Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free diets can be accommodated
• Those with additional dietary needs are welcome to bring supplemental food to store and prepare in Watershed’s studio kitchenette

On-Campus Housing

Single rooms are available at a discounted rate to workshop participants. Participants will indicate whether or not they need housing in the registration form.

Bathroom facilities in our cabins are shared but can be used by one person at a time, much like a bathroom in a home. Participants must bring their own sheets, blankets, and bath towels. Pillows and mattress pads are provided.  

The workshop fee is due in full with your registration.

• Please familiarize yourself with Watershed’s Cancellation Policy.
• Participants must agree to follow Watershed’s health & safety guidelines. Read them here.