Taittinger Sunset Soirée

Meet the Artist

Join artist Otto Trott on Tuesdays and Thursday at his gallery Otto Trott Art Gallery during the month of October. Visitors can get the story behind any of the art that they see. Otto is normally painting everyday either en plain air around Bermuda or in his studio which is next to his gallery. If he is out working en plain air during October he will post his location on Instagram. If it is raining or stormy he is likely to be in his studio where he can come and meet you in the gallery on days not listed. Otto has been painting in Bermuda, his homeland, for over 50 years. He has a BFA in painting from Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) and he has won numerous awards for his art in Bermuda. He works in oil and watercolour in a realistic style showing scenes around Bermuda and Bermudian culture. His work in the gallery is for sale.

Sanchez and Chronic Band

Hamptons Clambake at The Cloud

Enjoy the best of summer with fresh seafood, seasonal favourites and tasty summer drinks with friends at a classic clambake. 

Ceramics: Hand Building with Blair Masters

This six-week course offers an in-depth exploration of ceramic hand-building techniques, from pinching and coiling to slab construction and surface design. Open to all levels, the course is especially well suited for students looking to develop or deepen their ceramic practice through a structured, hands-on studio experience.

Led by Blair Masters, students will learn to create both functional and sculptural forms while developing confidence in a variety of traditional and contemporary hand-building methods.

• Weeks 1-3: Participants will explore foundational techniques including slab building, coiling, and surface decoration, while being encouraged to experiment with their own ideas and creative direction. Demonstrations will include approaches to texture, form, and composition, as well as decorative processes using slips, stains, underglazes, and carving techniques.
• Week 4: Reserved to fire the student works to bisqueware. The class will not meet this week.
• Week 5: Students return to glaze their work, exploring glazing techniques and colour application to complete their finished surfaces.
• Week 6: Concludes with the glaze firing. The class will not meet this week.

By the end of the course, each participant will have completed at least one ceramic piece from concept to finished form, while gaining practical experience across the full ceramic process. More than a technical course, the workshop offers space for experimentation, creative growth, and the confidence to continue working with clay beyond the studio.

Dates: Saturdays, Aug 8 - Sep 12 (no class on Aug 29 or Sep 12, firings are scheduled for these dates)

Duration: 6 weeks

Time: 10am-12pm

Artist Facilitator: Blair Masters

Class Size: Maximum of 10 participants to ensure individualised attention and a supportive environment.

Age group: Adults and teens aged 16+

Skill level: All skill levels

Location: Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art's Classroom

Workshop Fee: $375 Members/$425 Non-members; application for artists facing financial barriers here; under 18 bursary application here.

Age Group: Adults and teens +16 years old

Materials: All supplies provided.