Do you have a plant that you love and want to create a planter that will show off just how unique or pretty it is?
Join us Thursday afternoons in February for this beginner class to make a planter. The planter with feature a textured outside and attached saucer for drainage. You can add holes to make it a hanging planter, or just leave it to sit beautifully on your table or windowsill. The planter will be a maximum of 7 inches tall by 5 inches wide – you can make it smaller, if needed. We’ll use different items to add texture to the outside for visual interest – or you can leave it plain and just let the glaze, whatever colors you choose, do its magic. The planter will be made using slabs of clay and molds, but finished on the wheel. The class will be limited to 6 students and will involve sharing of the wheels.
The class will meet two days. The first day we will make the planter. You will then come back the following week to glaze the planter. The days will be Feb 16 and 23 from 4 to 6 pm. The first class will likely take the full 2 hours, the second class will probably be just one hour.
Your planter will be ready for pick up within 3 weeks following the last class.
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PLease familiarize yourself with my rules of the studio before committing to this class.
This is a 4 week class, specifically for teens, that will introduce them to the basics of throwing and pottery. The class will meet Thursday afternoons , 3 – 5 pm, April 7, 14, 21 and 28. The class is limited to 4 people. The outline of the class is as follows:
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Week 1:
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- You will be throw 5 balls of clay, of which you will keep 3 that you like. Focus is on centering
- We will make a slab bowl and use texture to decorate
- Review of different ways to finish or decorate your pots.
- Week 2:
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- You will trim the pots you made from the previous week.
- You will make 1 slab plate
- You will throw 4 balls of clay, time permitting, of which you can keep 2 of your finished pots. Focus is on shaping.
- Review pots that you have made. Discuss ways that they could be finished /decorated/glazed.
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- You will learn about different techniques to finish your pots. The plate you made in the previous week will be finished with a method called sgraffito.
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- You will throw 3 balls of clay, time permitting, of which you can keep 1.
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- You will glaze all your pots made previously. You should potentially have as many as 8 pots that will need glazing – pending no disasters along the way.
- You will trim your pot from the previous week. Underglazes will be used to decorate your pot.
This class includes more hand building, working with slabs, than other classes I have offered for younger folks, because I have found children do not have the upper body strength required to be successful at throwing on the wheel. This class still gives them a chance to work on the wheel, but other opportunities to be successful while working with clay.
Your pots will be available for pick up within 3 weeks of your last class.
Please review my studio rules prior to signing up for a class or workshop.
To reserve your seat for this class, click here: Intro to Pottery -Teens
This 2 day workshop will take place January 24 and 31 from 4 – 6 pm. It is specifically for a parent and child. During this workshop, each team will design and construct from clay, a fairy house or toad house, so there will be one house between the 2 people.
Day 1 – January 24- Construct the House – wall and roof, textures for both, windows, and doors
Adorn the house – chimney, trees, flowers, mushrooms…
Day 2 – January 31 – Paint/glaze using underglazes and regular glazes
Houses should be ready within 3 weeks of the last class for pick up.
When you sign up below, you are signing up for you and another person. The price is based on one fairy house and two people.
Toad and Fairy houses made by other students:
To reserve your seat, click here – House
There are catfish, dogfish, why not garden fish? In this workshop, you will make a fish (or bird), about a foot long, or two smaller, perfect for adorning your garden. Using a template, or making one of your own design, you will be led through the steps to make a fish similar to the ones pictured. The fish have a layer of glass melted over them, giving them a sparkle when the sun hits in the garden. The fish are two sided but only one side can have the glass. I have had my fish outside all winter for two years, now, with no impact on them. Driftwood and birch not included This workshop will take place Monday, October 18 and 25 from 4 – 6 pm. Two hours is saved for each workshop, but it is likely the full 2 hours will not be needed. The workshop is limited to 8 attendees. All ages welcome, though, out of an abundance of caution, vaccination is required, as are masks, until further notice.
What?! You say your toads and garden fairies are homeless? Now, you can build them their very own safe and secure home, out from under foot, perfect for your garden. This particular house is ten inches tall and 7 inches wide.
You will make a ceramic home using slabs of clay and different textures to create that one of a kind home. You will be led through basic construction, and helped to design any embellishments you want to add, within the time allowed. The first class, August 24 from 3 to 5 pm, will be spent constructing the home, the second, August 31 from 3 to 5 pm, will be spent glazing. After you make and glaze your house, your finished house will be available for pick up, at Prescott, within 2 weeks.
Both classes will likely take the full two hours allotted. This workshop is limited to 8 people.
All ages welcome, though I recommend age 10 and above. What a great way to spend time with the family before school starts.
Theoretically, these houses can be left out all winter, but it is not advisable.
For tickets, click here: Toad House
Toad and Fairy Houses made by other students:
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There are catfish, dogfish, why not garden fish? In this workshop, you will make a fish (or bird), about a foot long, or two smaller, perfect for adorning your garden. Using a template, or making one of your own design, you will be led through the steps to make a fish similar to the ones pictured. The fish have a layer of glass melted over them, giving them a sparkle when the sun hits in the garden. The fish are two sided but only one side can have the glass. I have had my fish outside all winter for two years, now, with no impact on them. Driftwood and birch not included This workshop will take place Wednesday, August 11 and18 from 6 – 8 pm. Two hours is saved for each workshop, but it is likely the full 2 hours will not be needed. The workshop is limited to 8 attendees. All ages welcome, though, out of an abundance of caution, vaccination is required, as are masks, until further notice.
How many leaves do you recognize from the platter below? I love finding ways to incorporate nature into the things I make. This platter is not only very functional but really pretty, too! Using leaves and flowers from around my house, you are welcome to bring your own, you will make a ceramic platter that when finished is about 9 x 5 inches. It will be dishwasher safe, microwavable and oven proof.
This is a great project for you to do with your child. It is very easy, and everyone will find success with it, no matter the level of proficiency. The class will be offered Wednesday, 1 and 8, from 7 to 9 pm. The class will be limited to 8 students. The first class will focus on making the platter and arranging the leaves. This will take about an hour. The second class will focus on getting the platter ready for glaze and glazing. The second class will take about an hour.
For tickets, click here: platter
This three day workshop combines the fun of working with clay, as well as the enjoyment and satisfaction of gardening. The first day we will make the actual pocket container from a slab of stoneware clay. Different shapes and textures will be explored to help you create a planter into which you will plant 3 baby succulents. The second class, the following week, we will prepare the container for glazing and then glaze. Different methods of glazing and the different glazes available will be covered. The third week of class will be spent planting the container you made using small 2 inch succulents. Each class should take about an hour, depending on how much detail you add. (The succulents I have ordered from Mountaincrest Gardens are not hardy). When the pocket garden is finished, take it home and hang in a spot of honor!
The workshop will meet Tuesday July 27, August 3, and 10 from 6 to 8 pm.
This 3 day workshop will take place during mid-winter break, February 21, 22, and 23, from 1 -3 pm. During this workshop, students will design and construct from clay, a fairy house or toad house.
Day 1 – February 21- Construct the House – wall and roof, textures for both, windows, and doors
Day 2 – February 22 – Adorn the house – chimney, trees, flowers, mushrooms…
Day 3 – February 23 – Paint/glaze using underglazes.
The houses will then be fired and a clear gloss coat of glaze applied over everything. Houses should be ready within 2 weeks of the last class for pick up.
To reserve your seat, click here: House
Toad and Fairy houses made by other students:
