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Pots that Pour with Josh - CANCELLED
Learn to make all sorts of pots that pour in this four hour pouring pot intensive workshop. We will go over several classic pouring pot forms including pitchers, mixing bowls, oil ewers, and teapots. Josh will share tips and tricks to make pots that don't dribble, and demo throwing spouts off the hump, throwing & altering spouts for different forms, forming different pitcher spouts on the wheel, and the assembly of a teapot. Requirements: Center and throw unassisted Date: Saturday, January 11th Time: 9am -1pm Member Cost: $30 - Non-Member Cost: Member only Workshop |
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Handles with Josh - CANCELLED
Learn to level up your handles in this three hour intensive handle workshop. We will go over pulling and pinching handles that look visually proportional and feel comfortable. We will also go through non traditional handle types including lug handles and decorative handles. Josh will share tips and tricks to create strong joins and make embellishments to handles including backstraps, altering, and backfilling. We will practice attaching handles to a water bottle so as to make each handle less precious and allow us to practice attaching and pulling many handles off a form. Requirements: Bring a reusable water bottle to practice attaching handles on. Date: Tuesday, January 14th Time: 6-9pm Member Cost: $20 - Non-Member Cost: $95 |
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Glaze Raku - CANCELLED DUE TO DROUGHT
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 combustibles. The best part is you get to take your pieces home the same day! Glazed Raku pots are decorative only and are not water tight or food safe. We can not run the raku kiln in the rain. Please be sure you can attend the alternate dates if we have to reschedule the workshop due to rain. Alternate Rain Dates are: 1/26 or 2/1. Requirements: 2 Bisque pots (maximum 6"Wx6"Dx12"H) made from a groggy clay like B-mix with grog or Orion Stout, ready to glaze at least 2-3 days before the workshop. Be prepared and start early, you can always hold onto your bisqueware pots. Prep emails will be sent out two weeks prior to the workshop day. Date: Saturday, January 25th Time: 10am - 1pm Member Cost: $30 - Non-Member Cost: $110 |
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Tall Vases with Greg
Getting height from of larger amounts of clay can be challenging. Learn to get more out of your clay, bring it up taller, and then shape it. Requirements: Bring your favorite ribs. Date: Monday, January 27th Time: 10am - 12:30pm Member Cost: $15 - Non-Member Cost: $115 |
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Sgrafitto with Tasha
Sgraffito is the art of applying slip to greenware then scratch or carving a design through it. Tasha will share techniques she has spent years perfecting. Requirements: Bring 1-2 leather hard pot (trimmed if thrown) - Best results are pots made from clay with little or no grog, like B-mix Date: Tuesday, February 4th Time: 7 - 9pm Member Cost: Free - Non-Member Cost: $75 |
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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 to get to the surface of the pot through the cracks 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. The 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. We can not run the raku kiln in the rain. Please be sure you can attend the alternate dates if we have to reschedule the workshop due to rain. Alternate rain date: 2/16 or 2/22. Requirements: 1-2 Bisque pots (maximum 6"Wx6"Dx12"H) made from a groggy clay like B-mix with grog or Orion Stout. Burnished pots will yield a more refined finished surface, but is not required. Be prepared and start early, you can always hold onto your bisqueware pots. Reminder emails will be sent out two weeks prior to the workshop day. Date: Saturday, February 15th Time: 10am - 1pm Member Cost: $35 - Non-Member Cost: $110 |
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Chattering with Fred
A hands-on workshop where you will learn a technique called “chattering.” Chattering is a decorative method on pottery that involves using a flexible tool, such as a rib or blade, to create rhythmic textured patterns on the surface of a spinning clay piece on the potter’s wheel. Participants will learn about the types of patterns that can be achieved with chatter as well as learn the basic techniques, including how to choose the right tools and work surface for best results. Sample tools will be provided for use during the class. Requirements: Students should bring 2-3 leather hard pots to trim during the workshop. The pieces should be cylinders or bowls, no plates. Don't forget to bring your trimming tools. If you bring your own chattering tools make sure your initials are on them. Date: Sunday, February 16th Time: 6 - 9pm Member Cost: Free - Non-Member Cost: $75 |
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Throwing Porcelain with Greg
Spend the morning with Greg learning his porcelain tips & tricks. Half a bag of porcelain is included with the cost of the workshop. Select the "FULL BAG" option if you would like to pay an additional $20 to receive a whole bag. Requirements: Date: Monday, February 17th Time: 10am - 12:30pm Member Cost: $35 for half bag of porcelain or $55 for full bag - Non-Member Cost: $135 +optional $40 upcharge |
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Chattering
A hands-on workshop where you will learn a technique called “chattering.” Chattering is a decorative method on pottery that involves using a flexible tool, such as a rib or blade, to create rhythmic textured patterns on the surface of a spinning clay piece on the potter’s wheel. Participants will learn about the types of patterns that can be achieved with chatter as well as learn the basic techniques, including how to choose the right tools and work surface for best results. Sample tools will be provided for use during the class. Requirements: Students should bring 2-3 leather hard pots to trim during the workshop. The pieces should be cylinders or bowls, no plates. Don't forget to bring your trimming tools. If you bring your own chattering tools make sure your initials are on them. Date: Friday, February 28th Time: 10am - 1pm Member Cost: Free - Non-Member Cost: $75 |
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Berry Bowls - DATE CHANGED
Just in time for berry season. Join Sandy for a two days workshop to learn how to make Berry Bowls. In week one you will explore designs and options, then throw several 6-10” bowls. The second week you will finish off your bowls by trimming, boring the holes, and lastly adding design features such as handles, pedestals, and feet. Berry Bowls make wonderful gifts for friends and family. Bring one filled with berries to your next BBQ.Requirements: Basics of throwing unassisted. Date: Wednesday, March 5th & Wednesday, March 12th Time: 10am - 12pm Member Cost: $35 - Non-Member Cost: $135 |
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Porcelain Paper Clay Handbuilding with Greg
Handbuild a vase with slabs of porcelain paper porcelain clay. Half a bag of paper clay is include with the cost of this workshop. Select the "FULL BAG" option if you would like to pay an additional $15 to receive a whole bag. Requirements: Date: Monday, March 17th Time: 9am - 1pm Member Cost: $40 for half bag of porcelain or $55 for full bag - Non-Member Cost: $140 +optional $40 upcharge |
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Perfect Pinch Pots Pets with Luc
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. Requirements: 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, March 22nd Time: 2 - 5pm Member Cost: Free - Non-Member Cost: $120 |
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