Upcoming Workshop
Starting in January
Introduction to Hand-Built Pottery- Evening Workshop
During this January workshop, participants will explore a series of hand-building processes used to create functional pottery. We will utilize slab-building processes using a diverse collection of patterns and templates.
This workshop includes participation in 6 studio sessions where attendees will build, customize, and glaze their artworks.
This class is designed for beginners. No prior experience is necessary to participate in this workshop.
Weekday evenings in January & February
Whimsical Wall-Mounted Figures- Daytime Workshop
There is a magical quality to ceramic artworks that freely hang on the wall. Defying gravity adds a whimsical tension to the delicate nature of ceramic sculpture. In this daytime workshop we will investigate figure sculpture through whimsical wall-mounted portraits.
These more intensive workshop sessions will be scaffolded to model a specific process of solid building without interior armatures. We will work together through the process of designing a figurative wall composition, creating basic forms and defining proportions, hollowing and engineering for wall mounting, and then glazing.
Open to beginner and intermediate artists! Some form of prior clay experience is recommended.
This daytime workshop series will take place on select days throughout January and February 2026
Starting in February
Bespoke Bird Baths- Large Format Building- Daytime
In this workshop we will address techniques to build large format vessels using large slabs of compressed clay.
We will utilize different molds and forms to create nested bowls that fit snugly into tall cylindrical bases.
Finally, we will dedicate a meaningful amount of time to different surface design processes including an in-depth investigation of different low relief carving and sgraffito techniques.
We will have 3 dedicated sessions for staining, underglazing and using commercial cone 5 glazes. If you have been waiting for a glaze intensive workshop, this is an offering that is going to dedicate a meaningful portion to glazing techniques.
Open to beginner and intermediate artists! Some form of prior clay experience is recommended.
Daytime sessions throughout February and March.
Introduction to Slipcasting- Weekend Workshop
In this weekend slipcasting workshop participants will be invited to play with an eclectic collection of vintage and one of a kind plaster molds.
Using home brewed porcelain slip and a specially curated collection of plaster slipcasting molds we will create a series of one of a kind still-life sculptures. The slipcasting molds will include many forest creatures, spiritual figures, and contemporary found objects. We will then combine elements of the sculptures to create unique new mystical objects and composed scenes
This class is designed for ceramic artists of all levels. No prior experience is necessary to participate in this workshop.
Weekends in early March.
What do our workshops include?
Industrial Tools and Materials
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Our studio is outfitted with a variety of industrial clay working tools. Our slab roller allows artists to create compressed and consistent slabs of clay that can be used to build high-quality artworks and functional wares.
Our workshops include access to all tools needed for each project. This will often include curated specialty tools that allow our attendees to explore new and exciting ceramic art processes.
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All workshops are all-inclusive. We supply premium clay and access to a large library of high-quality commercial glaze finishes. We've got everything you need to bring your project to life!
Small Group Instruction
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All workshops take place in our dynamic and community-focused classroom. Attending artists experiment, problem solve, and work together to create unique artworks. Class sizes are capped at 8 people to form an intimate co-working group.
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Our artists in residence and visiting guest artists bring lifetimes of knowledge, expertise and insight to each workshop. We curate meaningful and focused work sessions to help you develop creative skills while also making one-of-a-kind artworks.
Kiln Firing Services
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All of our workshops include complimentary firings for the artworks you make. Halfway through each class, there will be a pause while we let your artwork dry before firing it to cone 04 (over 1900°F). This hardens the clay so that the artwork can be safely handled and glazed.
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After your artwork has been bisque-fired, workshop sessions are dedicated to glazing and finishing each artwork. We use mid-range glazes which fire to approximately 2200°F. Our glazes include a wide variety of colorful glassy finishes, as well as many flat and textured glazes that can really make your artworks pop!
