Join us on August 11 and 18 from 6 – 8 pm to make the plate shown, or one very similar, that reflects your very own creativity! This plate, which is about 9 inches wide, and is oven and dishwasher safe, microwavable and food safe. This plate differs from the other plate workshop in that this plate is smaller and the plate has a rim. Because of the methods used in making the plate it is very hard to add a rim on the other method that will be used.
During this 2 day workshop you will be led through the steps to make your very own plate. The first day, which will take about 2 hours, we will make the plate, and cover different ways to decorate it. Once the plate is made, you can finish it any way you want. A number of different methods of decorating 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 plate. Depending on how much is done the first class, the second class could take an hour to 2 hours. Your plate will be ready for you to take home within 2 weeks of you finishing it.
No experience necessary!
The class is for 2 – 6 people. Grab a friend and make an evening 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.
Grab your friends and do something creative! On August 20 and 27, from 6 – 8pm, we will be making this butter dish, or one similar, that reflects your creativity. You will be led step by step on how to make a butter dish that is dish washer safe, microwavable and oven proof. Different methods on how to decorate will be covered allowing you to explore the versatility of clay! This project is all hand built and does not use the wheel. It is a great introduction to clay for those who have never experienced the satisfaction of working with clay as well as those who have experience.
For tickets, click here: butter dish
Learn to throw on a potter’s wheel. Group lessons limited to 4 students. I would like to keep the age group for students ages 12 – 15. I will be offering a similar class for students ages 16-18 on Wednesdays, 3 – 5 pm, July 7 through August 25. Either class would be a great opportunity for your children this summer. 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 classes are scheduled for the summer. One class will be for adults, and two classes for teens. This Teen class is for younger teens and will take place Thursday afternoons, from 4 – 6 pm starting October 8. It will run 8 weeks: October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18, and Dec 1*.
5/17/21 – Due to covid, pottery wheels are backordered and delivery is expected mid-September 2021.
*If people’s schedules allow, I may try and have the last class during the last full week of November.
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:
