Learn the skills necessary to throw cylinders, cups, bowls, and more in this exciting introduction to the fundamentals of working on a potter’s wheel. You will be guided through the process of throwing, shaping, and trimming your pieces. Express your creative voice through basic surface decoration and glazing techniques. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
In this two-day workshop, we’ll spend the first day in ceramics where you’ll learn the art of shaping clay into unique pinch pots that will be serving dishes for your crudités. On day two, you’ll craft a beautiful wooden charcuterie board, combining rustic design with functional elegance for the perfect handmade pairing. A materials fee is due at registration. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Homeschooling: Handbuilding in Clay: Session B (ages 7-12)
Mar 9–30
/ 4 sessions
Mondays
/ 10–11:30am
Member: $94.35
/ Non-Member: $111.00
Skill Level: All Levels
Age: Youth and Teen
Join this exploration of clay designed for homeschooled students of all ages. Work on individual projects while you explore your creativity with guidance from our ceramic instructor. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Using templates and handbuilding techniques, create your own ceramic mug perfect for your favorite beverage. You will learn how to create slabs of clay by following a template and incorporating textures to the surfaces to make an interesting functional object! Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty!
Using templates and handbuilding techniques, create your own decorative pitcher for your home. You will learn how to create slabs of clay by following a template and incorporate textures to the surfaces to make an interesting pitcher! Perfect for your favorite cold beverage or fresh flowers. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Create functional kitchen items like salt and pepper shakers, butter dishes, and paper towel holders, all crafted by hand without the use of a wheel. Learn essential building and glazing techniques to bring your own unique style to everyday essentials. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
In this advanced wheel throwing class, you’ll focus on creating lidded vessels and learning how to design well-fitting lids that complement your forms. You’ll take part in a group cone 10 reduction firing, gaining experience with high-fire atmospheric effects to enhance your finished pieces. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
A monoprint is a unique way to embellish your ceramics by transferring your own image onto the clay surface. The process involves painting layers of slips or underglazes on newsprint before placing the paper onto a wet slab of clay. Using this technique, you will create a set of four coasters. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Join your child to play with clay and learn how to use a variety of techniques to design your own fairy house in this family workshop. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Note: An adult must participate in the workshop. The tuition fee covers one individual, and you must register for each adult and child attending.
Ceramics Vases with Floral Arrangements with Making It Floral!
Apr 16
/ 1 session
Thursday
/ 6–9pm
Member: $97.75
/ Non-Member: $115.00
Skill Level: All Levels
Age: Adult
Start by creating your own slab-built ceramic vase, learning handbuilding techniques to shape and decorate a unique vessel. Then, once your piece is fired, join us back for a session with Making It Floral from 6-7:30pm Thursday, April 30 as these professionals guide you through designing a fresh floral arrangement to beautifully complement your handmade vase. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Handbuild a basket for your favorite summer berries. Perfect for transporting your homegrown fruits from your garden to your kitchen. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Savor your time together and join us for a creative night with clay, where you will enjoy beer, wine, and lite fare. During this Maker Date, our ceramic instructor will walk you through the basics of working on the potter’s wheel. Create a unique piece of pottery, then choose a glaze from our ceramic studio’s selection. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Tuition fee covers one individual; you must register each person attending.