BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Old School Clay and Ceramics - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Old School Clay and Ceramics REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T214307 CREATED:20250724T022212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T022212Z UID:6930-1754071200-1754078400@oldschoolclayandceramics.com SUMMARY:Raku Firing - August 1 DESCRIPTION:This is for folks to sign up to fire any raku pots\, or fish\,  they have made in my workshops – or help. In order for the raku firing to take place\, I need at least 6 people. If you have not made a pot\, and just want to help\, your help is welcome! No experience necessary. For those who have made something – please feel free to bring them along\, friends or family with no experience\,  if they can help.  \nTasks as a part of the raku firing: \n\nRemoval of red hot pot (or fish) from kiln with tongs to place in garbage can filled with combustible materials\nSomeone to fan the flames and then put the top on the garbage can once the pot (or fish) is placed inside\n\nThis firing will take place Friday \, August 1\, from 6 – 8 pm. If you can get to the studio early to glaze your pot (fish)\, that would be great. I would like to do 2 firings. Each firing takes about an hour.  Rain date will be in August.  \nThe firing will be cancelled/postponed in the event of rain\, extreme heat\, or fewer than 6 people.  \nPlease do not wear open toe shoes\, or loose fitting clothes\, and it is a good idea to tie your hair back. \nOnce your pot is cool enough to take out of the garbage can\, it is placed into water to thoroughly cool. Once cool\, you will scrub it clean\, hopefully removing the carbon and exposing the cool glazes underneath. You then dry it\, and coat it with floor wax to slow down the continued oxidation of the pot and protect the iridescence of the piece. If it has an unglazed part\, you can add some black acrylic paint to highlight the contrast between the unglazed and glazed.  \nRaku pottery is\, for the most part\, decorative and not intended to be used functionally.  \nTo sign up – click here \n  URL:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/event/raku-firing-august-1/ LOCATION:Old School Clay and Ceramics\, 145 Main St\, Groton\, Ma\, 01450 CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/fire-in-the-hole-scaled-e1746880399381.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Old School Clay and Ceramics":MAILTO:whistlewood1@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T214307 CREATED:20250714T141824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T141851Z UID:6902-1754229600-1754236800@oldschoolclayandceramics.com SUMMARY:Flower Bowl - Drop In Sunday DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, August 3\, from 2 – 4 pm\, join us to make a flower bowl. Using a a heart cookie cutter\, and a plaster mold\, you will be led through the steps to make the bowl pictured\, or one very similar.   \nDepending on how much detail you add\, it could take an hour to 2 hours. Come back 2 weeks later to glaze it. Use our nearly full pallette of underglaze  colors\, or glaze it white\, blue or green.  Once finished the bowl is dishwasher safe\, microwavable and oven proof.  \nThis is the project for August 3 from 2 – 4 pm.  Pay cash at the door or pay online \nTo sign up for this event\, click here \nPlease familiarize yourself with the studio rules before signing up.  \n  URL:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/event/flower-bowl-drop-in-sunday/ LOCATION:Old School Clay and Ceramics\, 145 Main St\, Groton\, Ma\, 01450 CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/flower-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Old School Clay and Ceramics":MAILTO:whistlewood1@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T214307 CREATED:20250712T151332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T174004Z UID:6882-1754503200-1754510400@oldschoolclayandceramics.com SUMMARY:Raku Leaf Bowl DESCRIPTION:You have seen the process on the Great Pottery Throwdown…now come do it yourself. Raku is the fun\, instant gratification (most times)\, playing with fire\, pottery process. The kiln reaches temperature fairly quickly\, and the pots are pulled out of the kiln red hot\, placed into a container of combustible materials\, which then ignites. Once the fire is really going\, a lid is put on the bin\, extinguishing the fire. What happens is that the glazes\, through the reduction of oxygen\, turn cool metallic colors. Clay that is not glazed turns black through the carbonization of the combustibles.  \nRaku leaf by artist Jill Egan\nThis workshop will take place Wednesday August 8 from  6 – 8   pm.  It is suitable for folks who have no experience working with clay of raku\, but given the nature of raku – not suitable for young children.  \nIn this workshop\, you will be a given a slab of clay\, into which you will press a larger leaf. That leaf is then shaped around a plaster mold\, or you can put a hole in it to hang for wind chimes. Once it is dry\, it is fired\, and made ready for you to come back and glaze it.   \nYou need to sign up for the actual raku firing that will take place Friday August 15 and/or Friday August 22\, There is no additonal cost for the firing\, but whether the firing take place will depend on the weather\, and if I have enough folks to help. If the temperature is over 90\, or if rain is forecasted\, or I don’t have enough people to help\, I need a minimum of 6\, the firing will be postponed.  \nSome of the results from recent raku firings at Old School Clay\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\nMore leaves by Jill Egan\nThese are a couple of good videos about raku – if you are not familiar with the process. \nTo sign up for this workshop\, click here.\nPlease familiarize yourself with the rules of the studio before committing to this workshop.\n \n \n  URL:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/event/raku-leaf-bowl/ LOCATION:Old School Clay and Ceramics\, 145 Main St\, Groton\, Ma\, 01450 CATEGORIES:Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="Old School Clay and Ceramics":MAILTO:whistlewood1@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T214307 CREATED:20250712T151550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250712T151550Z UID:6884-1754676000-1754683200@oldschoolclayandceramics.com SUMMARY:Decorative Raku Fish DESCRIPTION:You have seen the process on the Great Pottery Throwdown…now come do it yourself. Raku is the fun\, instant gratification (most times)\, playing with fire\, pottery process. The kiln reaches temperature fairly quickly\, and the pots are pulled out of the kiln red hot\, placed into a container of combustible materials\, which then ignites. Once the fire is really going\, a lid is put on the bin\, extinguishing the fire. What happens is that the glazes\, \n  \nthrough the reduction of oxygen\, turn cool metallic colors. Clay that is not glazed turns black through the carbonization of the combustibles.  \nThis workshop will take place Friday August 8 from  6 – 8   pm.  It is suitable for folks who have no experience working with clay of raku\, but given the nature of raku – not suitable for young children.  \nFish by Alicia\nIn this workshop\, you will be a given a slab of clay\, during which you will be led through the steps of creating a fish that you can hang on your wall. The metallics of the glazes are perfect to replicate the shininess of fish.  The fish that is the product image\, I made\, but I have included some other pictures for inspiration.   I would request that during this workshop – you will only make a fish. The collaboration and creative process of sharing ideas\, leads to all making a better product.  \nSome of the results from recent raku firings at Old School Clay\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\nOnce your fish is made\, it will be bisque fired. This firing burns out the organic material from the clay\, and makes it sturdy enough to be glazed. Once the piece has been bisqued\, you will be notified. You will then come pick up your piece and hold it until the raku firing you sign up for happens.  \n \nDuring the summer\, I will be doing raku firings. I am hoping to have 8 people per firing to help. You will sign up for a firing  on the Old School Clay website that works with your schedule. The day you sign up\, you will bring your fish and glaze it. Then we will do the firing. There will be no additional charge for the firing.  If it is too hot or rain is expected\, the firing may be cancelled or rescheduled or postponed. \nThese are a couple of good videos about raku – if you are not familiar with the process.  \nWe will try to do the glaze firing August 15 and August 22\, 6 – 8 pm\, but this is subject to weather and temperature. I also need at least 6 folks to help with the firing.  \nTo sign up for this workshop\, click here.\nPlease familiarize yourself with the rules of the studio before committing to this workshop.\n \n \n  URL:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/event/decorative-raku-fish-3/ LOCATION:Old School Clay and Ceramics\, 145 Main St\, Groton\, Ma\, 01450 CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/fish-raku.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Old School Clay and Ceramics":MAILTO:whistlewood1@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T214307 CREATED:20250726T011225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T114745Z UID:6960-1754834400-1754841600@oldschoolclayandceramics.com SUMMARY:Drop In Sunday - Clock Faces DESCRIPTION:We will be making ceramic clock faces on Sunday\, August 10 from 2 – 4 pm.. This project will add a spark of joy to your wall as the years tick by.  \nWorking from a prepared slab of clay\, about 8 x 11 inches\, and templates\, you will be led through the steps to make this base of the clock. What decoration you use on the clock is up to you. You can google ceramic clock faces to get some inspiration. Pictures included are from different artists that I found on the internet. \nCome back two weeks later\, and glaze your clock. In this project\, white\, blue\, green and clear glazes will be available to you to finish your project.  A full palette of underglazes will also be available. \nTo finish your clock you will need to buy your own clock parts – easily obtained online. (Google hobby clock)  \nYou can pick up your clock within 3 weeks from when you glaze it. \n It will probably take you about an hour to make one piece. A different project will be offered each week. Check here for future projects \nPayment may be made through this website or at the door with cash. Attending a drop in studio does not count towards the prerequisite requirements for attending open studio. \nTo sign up for this\, click here.\nCheck studio rules before committing to this workshop. URL:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/event/drop-in-sunday-clock-faces/ LOCATION:Old School Clay and Ceramics\, 145 Main St\, Groton\, Ma\, 01450 CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/clock.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Old School Clay and Ceramics":MAILTO:whistlewood1@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T214307 CREATED:20250712T144057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250712T152603Z UID:6870-1755108000-1755115200@oldschoolclayandceramics.com SUMMARY:Decorative Raku Fish DESCRIPTION:You have seen the process on the Great Pottery Throwdown…now come do it yourself. Raku is the fun\, instant gratification (most times)\, playing with fire\, pottery process. The kiln reaches temperature fairly quickly\, and the pots are pulled out of the kiln red hot\, placed into a container of combustible materials\, which then ignites. Once the fire is really going\, a lid is put on the bin\, extinguishing the fire. What happens is that the glazes\, \n  \nthrough the reduction of oxygen\, turn cool metallic colors. Clay that is not glazed turns black through the carbonization of the combustibles.  \nThis workshop will take place Wednesday August 13 from  6 – 8   pm.  It is suitable for folks who have no experience working with clay of raku\, but given the nature of raku – not suitable for young children.  \nFish by Alicia\nIn this workshop\, you will be a given a slab of clay\, during which you will be led through the steps of creating a fish that you can hang on your wall. The metallics of the glazes are perfect to replicate the shininess of fish.  The fish that is the product image\, I made\, but I have included some other pictures for inspiration.   I would request that during this workshop – you will only make a fish. The collaboration and creative process of sharing ideas\, leads to all making a better product.  \nSome of the results from recent raku firings at Old School Clay\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\nOnce your fish is made\, it will be bisque fired. This firing burns out the organic material from the clay\, and makes it sturdy enough to be glazed. Once the piece has been bisqued\, you will be notified. You will then come pick up your piece and hold it until the raku firing you sign up for happens.  \n \nI am hoping to have 8 people per firing to help. You will sign up for a firing  on the Old School Clay website that works with your schedule. The day you sign up\, you will bring your fish and glaze it. Then we will do the firing. There will be no additional charge for the firing.  If it is too hot or rain is expected\, the firing may be cancelled or rescheduled or postponed. \nThese are a couple of good videos about raku – if you are not familiar with the process.  \nWe will try to do the glaze firing August 22\, 6 – 8 pm\, but this is subject to weather and temperature. I also need at least 6 folks to help with the firing.  \nTo sign up for this workshop\, click here.\nPlease familiarize yourself with the rules of the studio before committing to this workshop.\n \n \n  URL:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/event/decorative-raku-fish-2/ LOCATION:Old School Clay and Ceramics\, 145 Main St\, Groton\, Ma\, 01450 CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/fish-raku.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Old School Clay and Ceramics":MAILTO:whistlewood1@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T214307 CREATED:20250712T144633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250712T153611Z UID:6875-1755280800-1755288000@oldschoolclayandceramics.com SUMMARY:Raku Firing - August 15 DESCRIPTION:This is for folks to sign up to fire any raku pots\, or fish\,  they have made in my workshops – or help. In order for the raku firing to take place\, I need at least 6 people. If you have not made a pot\, and just want to help\, your help is welcome! No experience necessary. For those who have made something – please feel free to bring them along\, friends or family with no experience\,  if they can help.  \nTasks as a part of the raku firing: \n\nRemoval of red hot pot (or fish) from kiln with tongs to place in garbage can filled with combustible materials\nSomeone to fan the flames and then put the top on the garbage can once the pot (or fish) is placed inside\n\nThis firing will take place Friday \, August 15\, from 6 – 8 pm. If you can get to the studio early to glaze your pot (fish)\, that would be great. I would like to do 2 firings. Each firing takes about an hour.  I also have another firing scheduled for August 22 at the same time.  \nThe firing will be cancelled/postponed in the event of rain\, extreme heat\, or fewer than 6 people.  \nPlease do not wear open toe shoes\, or loose fitting clothes\, and it is a good idea to tie your hair back. \nOnce your pot is cool enough to take out of the garbage can\, it is placed into water to thoroughly cool. Once cool\, you will scrub it clean\, hopefully removing the carbon and exposing the cool glazes underneath. You then dry it\, and coat it with floor wax to slow down the continued oxidation of the pot and protect the iridescence of the piece. If it has an unglazed part\, you can add some black acrylic paint to highlight the contrast between the unglazed and glazed.  \nRaku pottery is\, for the most part\, decorative and not intended to be used functionally.  \nTo sign up for the firing: click here URL:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/event/raku-firing-august-15/ LOCATION:Old School Clay and Ceramics\, 145 Main St\, Groton\, Ma\, 01450 CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/fire-in-the-hole-scaled-e1746880399381.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Old School Clay and Ceramics":MAILTO:whistlewood1@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T214307 CREATED:20250811T141118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T141228Z UID:7170-1755439200-1755446400@oldschoolclayandceramics.com SUMMARY:Drop In Sunday - Fern Imprint Plate DESCRIPTION:Using a rectangular plate – about 6 x 8 inches\, you will be led through the steps to make a plate with a leaf or fern imprint. Different ferns will be provided\, sensitive\, lady\, bracken\, and maybe royal\, or you can bring your own. This is a fun project for all ages. Depending on how much detail you add\, it could take half an hour to 2 hours. Come back 2 weeks later to glaze it. Use our nearly full pallette of underglaze  colors\, to highlight the “fossilized”  leaves\, and add clear glaze to finsih.   Once finished the plate is dishwasher safe\, microwavable and oven proof. \nUse it for any purpose for which a plate can be used.  \nThis is the project for August 17 from 2 – 4 pm.  Pay cash at the door or pay online.  \nPlease familiarize yourself with the studio rules before signing up. \nTo sign up for this workshop\, click here URL:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/event/drop-in-sunday-fern-imprint-plate-2/ LOCATION:Old School Clay and Ceramics\, 145 Main St\, Groton\, Ma\, 01450 CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/FB_IMG_1754322338924.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Old School Clay and Ceramics":MAILTO:whistlewood1@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T214307 CREATED:20250712T153949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250712T154034Z UID:6889-1755885600-1755892800@oldschoolclayandceramics.com SUMMARY:Raku Firing - August 22 DESCRIPTION:This is for folks to sign up to fire any raku pots\, or fish\,  they have made in my workshops – or help. In order for the raku firing to take place\, I need at least 6 people. If you have not made a pot\, and just want to help\, your help is welcome! No experience necessary. For those who have made something – please feel free to bring them along\, friends or family with no experience\,  if they can help.  \nTasks as a part of the raku firing: \n\nRemoval of red hot pot (or fish) from kiln with tongs to place in garbage can filled with combustible materials\nSomeone to fan the flames and then put the top on the garbage can once the pot (or fish) is placed inside\n\nThis firing will take place Friday\, August 22\, from 6 -8 pm. If you can get to the studio early\,  after 5 pm to glaze your pot (fish)\, that would be great. I would like to do 2 firings. Each firing takes about an hour.  Bring a camp chair.   \nThe firing will be cancelled/postponed in the event of rain\, extreme heat\, or fewer than 6 people.  \nPlease do not wear open toe shoes\, or loose fitting clothes\, and it is a good idea to tie your hair back. \nOnce your pot is cool enough to take out of the garbage can\, it is placed into water to thoroughly cool. Once cool\, you will scrub it clean\, hopefully removing the carbon and exposing the cool glazes underneath. You then dry it\, and coat it with floor wax to slow down the continued oxidation of the pot and protect the iridescence of the piece. If it has an unglazed part\, you can add some black acrylic paint to highlight the contrast between the unglazed and glazed.  \nWe will try to fire the piece you made during the time that you help – this is subject to room in the kiln. If you make more than one item\, every effort will be made to make sure at least one item gets into the kiln. I do nto anticipate that at least one of your items does nto make it into the kiln. Other items will be fired when there is room in the kiln.  \nRaku pottery is\, for the most part\, decorative and not intended to be used functionally. \nTo sign up to help with this firing\, click here URL:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/event/raku-firing-august-22/ LOCATION:Old School Clay and Ceramics\, 145 Main St\, Groton\, Ma\, 01450 CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/fire-in-the-hole-scaled-e1746880399381.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Old School Clay and Ceramics":MAILTO:whistlewood1@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T214307 CREATED:20250811T140654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T140654Z UID:7168-1756044000-1756051200@oldschoolclayandceramics.com SUMMARY:Drop In Sunday - Leaf Bowl DESCRIPTION:Using a prepared slab of clay\, and a large leaf (likely a catalpa\, grape\, hosta or norfolk maple)\, you will be led through the steps to make a bowl. The bowl will be big enough for trinkets\, nuts\, or keys. or whatever you think of!  \n \nPictured are bowls made by other artists typical of what you could make. I used to make these bowls when I taught camp\, and they always turned out great. Any age can be successful with project. \nCome back in two weeks to glaze your pot. A full pallete of underglazes are available or choose from green\, blue or white\, glazes.  \nThis is the project for Sunday August 24. The drop in workshop is offered from 2 – 4 pm.  It will probably take you about half an hour to make the bowl. You can come any time between those hours – just plan on half an hour to make the bowl. A different project will be offered every weekend. Projects for the fall include pumpkins\, pine tree luminaires\, and pine tree stands. Once glazed and fired the pots will be dishwasher safe\, microwaveable and oven proof.   \nSchedule for future projects here. \nPayment may be made through this website or at the door with cash \nTo sign up ahead of time for this drop in workshop\, click here.\nPlease review my studio rules. URL:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/event/drop-in-sunday-leaf-bowl-2/ LOCATION:Old School Clay and Ceramics\, 145 Main St\, Groton\, Ma\, 01450 CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oldschoolclayandceramics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/catalpa-leaf.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Old School Clay and Ceramics":MAILTO:whistlewood1@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR