Time moves so fast and Thanksgiving will be here before we know it! Use the time to make 2 ceramic pumpkins that will grace your festive holiday table. We will use actual leaves to add extra interest to your pumpkins, and texture on the body of the pumpkin. It will take 2 classes to make these pumpkins. The first class will be focused on making the pumpkins using a template, the second class will focus on glazing the pumpkins. Each class should take about an hour. The class will be limited to 8 students. Click here for tickets:pumpkins.
There is so much that is good about learning to make pottery! To take a lump of clay and transform it into something beautiful – that is also functional, is so incredibly satisfying. A spoon rest is one of those things that is functional, but also has so much versatility in terms of design. (Also, they make great presents!) There is no end to how creative you can get with your design.
Working from a template and mold, you will make three spoon rests that reflect your own own style! One spoon rest will be similar to the one shown using a magnolia leaf (or bring your own leaf from home), another will be the more traditional spoon rest, the third allows you to tap into your own creativity and create your own design.
The first day of this two day workshop will be spent making the actual spoon rests. Depending on how much detail you include, or how much you branch out on your own design, it will take a little over an hour. The second class will also take around an hour for glazing.
The class is limited to 8 people, and will take place on Thursday afternoon, August 19 and 26, from 3-5 pm.
Catalpa trees grace our roadsides and yards. Giant fast growing trees with beautiful white flowers. What is most unique about catalpa trees, though, are its huge leaves. Often a foot long, they make great natural formed bowls or dishes. They have wonderful unique veining that easily transfers to the dishes. Hosta leaves are likewise as big and can also be used, but their veining system is not as interesting. Leaves will be provided and you can choose the leaf you want to use, or you can bring your own. (Nothing bigger than a foot long, though, please) The class is limited to 8 people and will take two sessions, August 10 and 17 from 3 – 5 pm. The first session will focus on making the dish, the second session, the following week will focus on cleaning up the dish to prepare it for glazing and then actual glazing. Click here for tickets: catalpa leaf
This is a great way to introduce young children to clay.
Time moves so fast and Thanksgiving will be here before we know it! Use the time to make 2 ceramic pumpkins that will grace your festive holiday table. We will use actual leaves to add extra interest to your pumpkins, and texture on the body of the pumpkin. It will take 2 classes to make these pumpkins. The first class, Friday, October 15 at 6 pm, will be focused on making the pumpkins using a template, the second class, Friday, October 22 at 6 pm, will focus on glazing the pumpkins. Each class should take about an hour. The class will be limited to 8 students. Click here for tickets:pumpkins
There is so much that is good about learning to make pottery! To take a lump of clay and transform it into something beautiful – that is also functional, is so incredibly satisfying. A spoon rest is one of those things that is functional, but also has so much versatility in terms of design. There is no end to how creative you can get with your design.
Working from a template and mold, you will make three spoon rests that reflects your own own style! One spoon rest will be similar to the one shown using a hosta leaf (or bring your own leaf from home), another will be the more traditional spoon shaped spoon rest, and last will give you more opportunity to tap into your own creativity.
The first day of this two day workshop will be spent making the actual spoon rests. Depending on how much detail you include, or how much you branch out on your own design, it will take about a little over an hour. The second class will also take around an hour for glazing.
The class is limited to 8 people, and will take place on Tuesday evening, July 13 and 20, from 7 – 9 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.
There is so much that is good about learning to make pottery! To take a lump of clay and transform it into something beautiful – that is also functional, is so incredibly satisfying. A spoon rest is one of those things that is functional, but also has so much versatility in terms of design. (Also, they make great presents!) There is no end to how creative you can get with your design. 
