Workshops
Upcoming Workshops
Whimsical Wall Mounted Figure Sculpture
Long Format, Weekday Evening 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 evening workshop we will investigate figure sculpture through whimsical wall-mounted full body portraits.
These workshop sessions will model a specific process of solid building without interior armatures. We will work together through the process of designing a figurative wall composition. From creating the basic forms, to hollowing and engineering wall mounts, to finishing with stains and glaze, this project is all encompassing.
This workshop takes on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in November and December. There are a total of 10- three hour work sessions as well as a community reflection on the finished projects.
This workshop is open to beginner and intermediate clay artists
Introduction to Slipcasting
2 Weekend Workshop
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.
In this seasonal workshop we will investigate the material process of slipcasting, as well as staining and glazing. In exploring the whimsical forms that come from the vintage molds, the group gets the opportunity to tap into the inner child and engage in a sense of play!
This workshop takes place during the day over two weekends in December.
This workshop great for artists with no clay experience!
What do our workshops include?
Industrial Tools
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Our studio is outfitted with a variety of industrial clay working tools.
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 ceramic art processes.
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In our hand building workshop we utilize an industrial slab-roller. This allows us to make large slabs of clay for large format building. It also allows us to make nice, even, slabs for making functional vessels.
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 teach about mid-range glazes which fire to approximately 2200°F.
