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We are excited to share our lineup of free & paid workshops being offered this April, May, & June.
We have a wide variety, ranging from easy to learn Underglaze Transfers to more advanced workshops like throwing really large platters (requiring a special extra large bat). We are also trying out something new, a 4-week Dinner Set workshop. Members will create a 4 piece place setting from throwing to trimming to glazing. Please take the time to read through the workshop descriptions you are interested in to make sure you have the skill level required, can complete the necessary prep, are able to attend alternate dates, and/or have the supplies/tools needed for the workshop. Some workshops provide materials which we incorporate into the base price cost, but for the Free Gold Luster workshop BHC does not provide the luster. Workshop descriptions will call out tools, materials, and pottery you will need to bring to the workshop so read through them completely. We appreciate your continued patience while we refine our workshop program. The changes made this Spring should help with the confusion members shared with us about Winter signups. Signing up for paid & free workshops will be done in the same place now. You will have the opportunity to select up to 5 workshops, but are not limited to 5. If you would like to sign up for more email teambhc@blossomhillcrafts.com. 2-3 business days after you sign up a confirmation email will be sent. Please review it and let us know if changes need to be made. If you don’t receive a confirmation email check your junk or spam folders before emailing or calling us to follow up. We want to be sure you are receiving our communications and are signed up for the correct workshops. We’ve also made paying for workshops even easier. The cost of workshops will be processed monthly along with your membership fees each month (ACH’s). Email is our primary form of communication to our members. Unfortunately there is no way for us to know if you haven’t received our emails. It is important to follow up with us know if you do not receive a confirmation email after signing up. |
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HOW OUR FREE WORKSHOPS WORK:
Free Workshops are a first come first serve with a waitlist. Read through each description to make sure you have the skill level required, can complete the necessary prep, and/or have the supplies/tools needed for the workshop. These workshops are free to members but a $20 "No Show Fee" will be applied to memberships fees if you do not show up. Please send us an email as soon as you can if you are unable to attend. We want to make sure our waitlisted members are able to attend if space is available. HOW PAID WORKSHOPS WORK: We’ve also made paying for workshops even easier. The cost of workshops will be processed monthly along with your membership fees each month (ACH’s). Waitlists will be created for full workshops. A second date could be offered for popular workshops. The minimum number of students must be met for a workshop to run. If the minimum is not met a workshop will be canceled via email 7 days before. Cancellation policy: No Refunds 7 days or less prior to the workshop. |
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Shiny Happy Little Pots
Have you always wondered why some horse hair pots have an amazing finished look? Most likely the artist Terra Sig'd and Burnished their pots. Terra sigillata is special clay slip that will give a soft sheen when applied to greenware pots and, if burnished, a high gloss finished look. In this workshop you will learn about terra sigillata, how to apply it, and then burnish your pots. You will trim your pots during the workshop so make sure you throw a few pots 1-7 days before the workshop. Highly recommended if you plan to Sagger, Naked Raku, or apply Mica/Horsehair. Requirements: All levels welcome. 2-3 leather hard pots and 2-3 bone dry pots. A small container to put the slip in. A broad brush (optional) Date: Saturday, April 26th Time: 9am - 12pm Member Cost: $25 - Non-Member Cost: $75 |
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Scheduling Raku workshops has been challenging because we are at the mercy of the rain. We’ve decided to change when we announce Raku to avoid cancelling workshops last minute due to high fire or rainy conditions. “Raku on the Fly” is just what it sounds like. We will commit to a two week window so you can have your bisqueware ready. 7 days prior to the workshop registration will open up. The exact day and time will be posted online and announced on the whiteboard just outside the purple door. If you are a beginner please read through the descriptions below so you are prepared the day of the workshop.
Spring Raku Workshops will be offered on Weekday evenings or Weekends Glaze Raku (April) - Thursday, April 24th Naked Raku (May) - Thursday, May 1st |
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Glaze Raku
Learn the exciting & dynamic process of how to raku fire your pottery! We will show how to carefully remove your pot from the Raku Kiln and place it into a can prepared with combustables. The best part is you get to take your pieces home the same day! Raku is not Food Safe and will not hold water. Raku pots are purely decorative. For more info about Raku: https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/raku-firing-and-how-its-done-4059293 Requirements: Have 2-3 bisque pots, 6" to 8" inch in diameter or less, ready the day of the workshop. Throw & bisque your pots early. You can always store them in your car or at home and bring them back for the workshop. Make pots with 4lbs of clay or less using a groggy clay like Sonora, Sculpture 412, Rods Bod, Soldate 60, Dark Brown, Hawaiian Red, SSB, Recycled, Speckled Buff, Charcoal. It can be Cone 10 or Cone 5/6. • Raku Glaze must be applied at least 24 hours prior to the workshop date. Make sure you are also available on the alternate date in case of rain. Alternate date: Sunday, April 27th (9am - 1pm) Date: Thursday, April 24th Time: 6 - 9pm Member Cost: $35 - Non-Member Cost: $110 
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Naked Raku
Naked Raku is an alternative firing technique where slip and glaze are applied to a bisque fired pot. While the pot is firing in the raku kiln, cracks form along the slip surface. This allows carbon through to the surface of the pot leaving grey to black where the cracks formed. You will learn how to safely remove your pot from the kiln and place it into a reduction can. Your hot pot is then placed in water to help the slip fall away from the pot to reveal a beautiful pattern formed from the cracks. Since no glaze stays on the pot at the end, this process is called "naked raku”. Naked Raku pots are decorative only and are not water tight or food safe. Requirements: Have 2-3 bisque pots, 6" to 8" inch in diameter or less, ready the day of the workshop. Throw & bisque your pots early. You can always store them in your car or at home and bring them back for the workshop. Make pots with 4lbs of clay or less using a light colored groggy clay like Sonora, Sculpture 412, SSB, Speckled Buff. It can be Cone 10 or Cone 5/6. Date: Thursday, May 1st Time: 5:30 - 9:30pm Member Cost: $35 - Non-Member Cost: $135 
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Large Platters - FULL (waitlist)
Sit down with our resident "throwing large" teacher, Greg, to learn his method of throwing large platters. Special bats will be provided for the workshop so you can throw a really big platter. He will also discuss how to trim and glaze it properly. Requirements: Basic ceramic tools, able to center 10lbs of clay. Date: Friday, May 2nd Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm Member Cost: Free - Non-Member Cost: Members Workshop ONLY |
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Gold Luster - 2 spots left
Pump up the "WOW!" factor for your pottery with a little gold. Learn how to safely apply luster to your pottery. Bring 3-5 small finished glazed pots. The final look of your luster will be determined by the glaze you use. Matte glazes will give you a matte luster and glossy glazes will make the luster shiny. This will work on Mid or High fire glazed pottery. Gold Luster kits are not included. Kits are available for purchase through the BHC store. Requirements: Bring 2-3 finished glaze fired pots and gold luster. Optional: N95 Vapor mask (BHC will provide clean respirator masks if you don't want to bring your own) Date: Saturday, May 3rd Time: 1 - 3pm Member Cost: Free - Non-Member Cost: Members Workshop ONLY |
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Mother's Day Ceramics Event
Want to celebrate Mother's Day with a special someone, that is not a member of the studio? In this 1.5 hour one time class you will learn to make push plates, decorate with fresh flowers and underglaze. Requirements: All skills welcome. Must be 14yo or older Date: Sunday, May 11th Time: 10:30am - 12pm Member Cost: Free when you bring a non-member - Non-Member Cost: $99 |
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Special Effects Glaze - FULL (Waitlist)
Do you want gold without the luster? Glazes that create exciting textures without any effort? Join us for a unique, hands-on ceramics workshop where you'll explore special effect glazes not typically available to studio members, including some that craze, crawl, and shimmer. This workshop will offer returning favorites from past Crawl Glaze workshops, in addition to several newcomers including a lava glaze and glazes with metallic finishes. Please note these glazes are not food safe and should only be used on decorative pieces. Requirements: All skills welcome. 5 Bisqueware pots maximum, no wider than 10 inch diameter, no taller than 12 inches Date: Saturday, May 17th Time: 2 - 5pm Member Cost: $25 - Non-Member Cost: Members Workshop ONLY |
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Water Etching on Clay -Additional Date
Adding texture in a different way to make your pots a more ornate. Learn Tasha's tips and tricks on how to water etch on your greenware pots with shellac. Tasha will also discuss about how to glaze your final piece. Requirements: All skills welcome. 1 leather hard pot, trimmed if thrown. Date: Monday, May 19th Time: 6:30 - 8:30pm Member Cost: Free - Non-Member Cost: Members Workshop ONLY |
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Special Effects Glaze -Additional Date
Do you want gold without the luster? Glazes that create exciting textures without any effort? Join us for a unique, hands-on ceramics workshop where you'll explore special effect glazes not typically available to studio members, including some that craze, crawl, and shimmer. This workshop will offer returning favorites from past Crawl Glaze workshops, in addition to several newcomers including a lava glaze and glazes with metallic finishes. Please note these glazes are not food safe and should only be used on decorative pieces. Requirements: All skills welcome. 5 Bisqueware pots maximum, no wider than 10 inch diameter, no taller than 12 inches Date: Saturday, May 24th Time: 2 - 5pm Member Cost: $25 - Non-Member Cost: Members Workshop ONLY |
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Dinnerware Set
This workshop will spend the time and attention needed to create a beautiful matching dinnerware set you will be excited to set your table with. Create a full set of matching dishes, with plates, bowls, and mugs for 4X settings, fired over two weeks. Class 1: throw plates (dry for two weeks) Class 2: throw bowls and mugs Class 3: trim everything, add handles to mugs Class 4: glaze. Requirements: Intermediate+ only. Must be able to center and throw efficiently. Basic throwing tools Date: SUNDAYS May 25, June 1, June 8, June 22 Time: 6 - 8pm Member Cost: $65 - Non-Member Cost: $250 |
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Pinch Pot Pets (Luc Farewell) - Full (WAITLIST ONLY)
Learn to create your favorite animal using the versatile pinch pot method. Luc will teach you how to make a virtually bump free hollow form and guide you on transforming it into your real or fantasy creature. Non-Member cost includes bisque firing of 1 pot (optional $40 upcharge for BHC to glaze your pots). Requirements: All skill levels are welcome. We recommend you come to class with a picture to work from. Min Tools Needed - Needle, flexible rib (Red Mud rib recommended), stiff rib (Green or Yellow Mud rib), small trimming or loop tool, favorite scoring tool. Date: Saturday June 7th Time: 12 - 3pm Member Cost: Free - Non-Member Cost: $120 |
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Slip Casting - FULL (waitlist)
Slip Casting has finally arrived! You will choose a slip mold from our vast assortment of cast molds or you can bring a small one of your own. Greg will help you fill your mold correctly with slip. He will teach you the proper timing for better success and how to prepare your pieces for firing. Requirements: All skill levels are welcome. No tools required Date: Friday June 20th Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm Member Cost: $35 - Non-Member Cost: $135 |
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Extruded Bud Vases
Bud vases are fast, fun and easy to make using the extruder! Join Charleen for this workshop where we will build several vases by extruding hollow forms. Workshop will also include discussion and demonstrations of decorative glaze resist techniques (masking tape and adhesive vinyl). Non-Member cost includes bisque firing of 3 pot (optional $40 upcharge for BHC to glaze your pots, single color only). Requirements: All skill levels are welcome. Basic ceramics tools Date: Sunday June 29th Time: 2 - 5pm Member Cost: $25 - Non-Member Cost: $125 |
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