Make two soap dishes, you will be led through the steps to make a soap dish which will resemble the one pictured that was made by a ceramic artist on line. (I will make something similar shortly) The soap dish that we will make together will keep the soap elevated so it does not become mushy. It will also be dishwasher safe. You will then have an opportunity to make a soap dish of your own design. I will give you technical help on how to achieve your design. I have created a page on pinterest of different soap designs to jog your creativity. The class will be limited to 8 people.
Soap Dish by Sarah Beth Elkins
The first class will be Wednesday, November 3 from 3 – 5 pm. During that class we will make the two soap dishes. The second class will be Wednesday, November 10 from 3 – 5, and will focus on cleaning up and glazing your soap dish.
This is a 4 week class that will introduce you to the basics of throwing and pottery. The class will meet Tuesday evenings, 6 – 8 pm, December 14 , 21, 28, and January 4. The class is limited to 4 people. The outline of the class is as follows:
Week 1:
You will be throw 5 balls of clay, of which you will keep 3 that you like. Focus is on centering
Week 2:
You will trim the pots you made from the previous week.
You will make 1 slab plate using the wheel to finish.
You will throw 4 balls of clay, of which you can keep 2 of your finished pots. Focus is on shaping.
Week 3:
You will earn about different techniques to finish your pots. The plate you made in the previous week will be finished with a method called sgraffito.
You will make a slab bowl that you will finish on the wheel. The focus on the bowl will be using texture in the design.
You will trim the pots from the previous week.
You will throw 3 balls of clay, of which you can keep 1.
Week 4:
You will glaze all your pots made previously. You should have at least 8 pots that will need glazing – pending no disasters in the kiln.
You will trim your pot from the previous week. Underglazes will be used to decorate your pot.
Your pots will be available for pick up within 2 weeks of your last class.
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.
A great introduction to working on the wheel for teens! Made from a slab of clay, molded over a form, and finished on the wheel, you will be led through the steps to make a bowl. The bowl will be big enough for a small serving bowl, or an extra large serving of ice cream for one. It will be microwavable, dishwasher safe and oven proof- unless your design gets really wild. We will cover different ways of adding texture and decorating as well as making the foot which can either be low or tall like a pedestal as shown. No experience needed.
The class will meet November 15 and 22, from 4 – 6 pm. The first class we will focus on making the bowl, it will likely take the full two hours depending on how much detail you add. We will cover different methods of decorating the bowl, and participants can choose the method they want. During the second class, which will likely take an hour (though more time is provided) we will glaze the bowl. Once glazed the bowls will need to be fired and will be available for pick up within two weeks.
Just for Teens! Join us on Thursday November 4 and 11 from 4 – 6 pm to make the mug shown, or one very similar, that reflects your very own creativity! This mug, which is about 5 inches tall, and holds about 12 ounces, is oven and dishwasher safe, microwavable and food safe.
During this 2 day workshop you will be led through the steps to make your very own mug. The first day, which will take about 2 hours, we will make the mug, and cover different ways to decorate your mug. Once the cylinder is made, which is made from a slab of clay and finished on the potters wheel, you can decorate it any way you want. A number of different methods of decorating your mug will be covered, including use of texture, use of underglazes and stencils, and sgraffito, a popular Italian method of decorating pottery. The second scheduled day, we will finish the mug . Depending on how much is done the first class, the second class could take an hour to 2 hours. Your mug will be ready for you to take home within 2 weeks of you finishing it.
The class is for 8 people. Grab a friend and make an afternoon of it.
I have been teaching pottery and ceramics in a variety of situations, for all age groups, for more than 30 years. I absolutely love teaching and sharing my love of clay with others.
Feeling creative!? Join us Thursday evenings from 7 to 9 pm to make your own creations. I will be available to provide technical assistance for you to achieve your clay ideas. Pretty much no limit on what you can make.
This will be a test run for the month of October, where clay and materials are included in the price.
Prerequisite: 2 previous classes or workshops with me, or a completed Prescott Class. Limit of 6 people per class.
Feeling creative!? Join us Thursday evenings from 7 to 9 pm to make your own creations. I will be available to provide technical assistance for you to achieve your clay ideas. Pretty much no limit on what you can make.
This will be a test run for the month of October, where clay and materials are included in the price.
Prerequisite: 2 previous classes or workshops with me, or a completed Prescott Class. Limit of 6 people per class.
Feeling creative!? Join us Thursday evenings from 7 to 9 pm to make your own creation. I will be available to provide technical assistance for you to achieve your clay ideas. Pretty much no limit on what you can make.
This will be a test run for the month of October, where clay and materials are included in the price. When the pottery wheels come in, anticipated for October, the pricing may change.
Prerequisite: 2 previous classes or workshops with me, or a completed Prescott workshop. Limit of 6 people per class.
Feeling creative!? Join us Thursday evenings from 7 to 9 pm to make your own creations. I will be available to provide technical assistance for you to achieve your clay ideas. Pretty much no limit on what you can make.
This will be a test run for the month of October, where clay and materials are included in the price.
Prerequisite: 2 previous classes or workshops with me, or a completed Prescott class. Limit of 6 people per class.
Learn to throw on a potter’s wheel. Group lessons limited to 4 students. This class is specifically for adults. Price is for 8 two hour classes and includes materials. The class will cover centering, throwing techniques, trimming and glazing . Techniques to decorate a pot, including adding clay, carving, sgraffito, and use of underglazes and washes will be covered.
This is primarily focusing on beginner techniques. Click here for a course outline . 8 week class outline
Three ‘Intro to Throwing’ classes will be offered this winter. One class will be for adults, and two others for teens. There will also be a class offered for adults who have already taken the intro class. This Adult class will take place Sunday afternoons, from 4 – 6 pm starting December 5. It will run 8 weeks: December 5, 12, 19,26* and January 2,9,16, and 23.
*There may not be class on December 26, and we will reschedule, depending on people’s schedules.
This is a 4 week class that will introduce you to the basics of throwing and pottery. The class will meet Tuesday evenings, 6 – 8 pm, December 14 , 21, 28, and January 4. The class is limited to 4 people. The outline of the class is as follows:
Just for Teens! Join us on Thursday November 4 and 11 from 4 – 6 pm to make the mug shown, or one very similar, that reflects your very own creativity! This mug, which is about 5 inches tall, and holds about 12 ounces, is oven and dishwasher safe, microwavable and food safe.
