Be bold and come to the clay studio to create beautiful and imaginative artworks out of air-dry clay! Learn tons of cool ways to make pottery including pinch pots, carving, and molding. Make wacky bobble heads, tree houses, and plates full of yummy fake foods!
read moreHave you always wanted to try wheel throwing? Come throw a pot using white stoneware, then fire and finish your pieces using food-safe glazes.
read moreHead over to VisArts' courtyard and join us for some raku pottery firing—an exciting approach to pottery surface design! Participants will glaze their pieces, help load them into the kiln, grab a beer or snack across the street at Goatocado, then return to enjoy the campfire-like atmosphere with friends on our back patio.
read moreWith April showers behind us and May flowers upon us, let’s make custom bud vases using the original and ancient way of building clay vessels: pinch pots! Learn the basics of how to attach two pieces of clay together, add handles, and how to make the forms taller. You will also learn how to add […]
read moreIn this class, you will throw two separate parts and learn how to combine them together, creating a tall vase or bottle. This two-part techniquie will help you create a form that may otherwise be out of reach.
read moreExplore the basics of clay. We’ll cover the proper use of studio tools, equipment and materials. You’ll learn about slab construction, coil building and combined techniques. We’ll also demonstrate wheel throwing and discuss how various clays and glazes respond to each other.
read moreIn this workshop, students will learn the essential skills needed to reclaim and recycle clay in a portable manner, allowing them to continue their ceramic practice at home. They will discover how to make their own plaster bats for drying clay; understand the different stages of clay and the science behind them; and master the […]
read moreGain the skills to coil build different objects in clay. Learn about the basic properties of clay and the different stages clay goes through to become ceramics. Students will start by making two small vases, then they'll creative freedom (with limitations) to explore their newly learned skills.
read moreLearn how to create your own mason stain slips and successfully apply to thrown pieces: brushing, slip trailing, mocha ware techniques, sgraffito, stamps and more. We will have time to throw during class, but demos will focus on surface treatment. Intermediate to advanced throwers, please see supply list.
read moreLearn how to use a slab roller to create a ceramic dinner plate. Exploring a variety of designs, you'll leave with a plate you'll want to use for every meal!
read moreExpand your skills by learning additional throwing techniques and working on complex projects. We'll explore larger-scale pieces, make sets, and add hand-built elements to our pieces. This class caters to individual interests, so we'll address specific techniques for your projects. Discussion on reduction firing in the gas kiln and glaze firing to cone 10 for […]
read moreLearn how to sculpt, add texture, and mix colors with polymer clay in this one-day workshop. Students will learn the basics of polymer clay in a process that can be easily replicated in the home studio. Class time will be used to make our creations and students will bake at home.
read moreExplore the world of sound and create ceramic rattles! In this class, you'll create your own designs and, using hand building techniques, create functional rattles for a pleasant auditory experience.
read moreCome and make art side by side as a family. Each week, families will explore a new medium and create a beautiful project together. Texture is found all around nature. We'll explore it in leaves, rocks, flowers, and sticks as we make pinch pots with air-dry clay.
read moreLearn to throw clay on a potter’s wheel. We’ll cover the foundations of wheel work, including wedging and centering clay and forming cylinders, cups and bowls. Basic glazing information will help you finish your final forms.
read moreLearn to throw clay on a potter’s wheel. We’ll cover the foundations of wheel work, including wedging and centering clay and forming cylinders, cups and bowls. Basic glazing information will help you finish your final forms.
read moreContinue developing hand building skills such as slabbing, coiling and attaching. Create both sculptures or functional objects using combined building techniques to create forms that go beyond the cylinder. Design richly decorated surfaces that have a narrative quality using a variety of techniques including sgraffito and mishima. In this class, there will be many types […]
read moreStep into a world of whimsy with fantastical clay, where our imagination and artistry come to life! In this enchanting class, we will learn to mold, shape, and decorate gnomes, dragons, fairies, and more!
read moreLearn basic hand building techniques such as coil, slab, slumping, pinching. Play with new ideas for using underglazes and image transfer methods. Each class will include a demonstration but students are encouraged to explore their own ideas!
read moreCreate functional ceramic pieces using slab, coil, pinch and slump techniques. Learn how to use tools, create a variety of forms and apply slips. By the end of the class you’ll have a good understanding of basic hand building methods and clay studio practices.
read moreLearn techniques to sculpt miniatures from polymer clay and resin which can be turned into keychains, magnets, or ornaments. Students will gain knowledge about safety while working with clay and resin, sculpting techniques, and resin tinting and curing. Hand tools will be used to aid sculpting and the use of ovens and UV lights will […]
read moreHave you always wanted to try wheel throwing? Come throw a pot using white stoneware, then fire and finish your pieces using food-safe glazes.
read moreBring intricate and imaginative stories to life with clay sculpture! Make your wildest, deepest visions and dreams into a reality by diving deep into clay projects that challenge your artistic skills. Create lore surrounding mythical monsters, sculpt magnificent and frightful demons and engage in the making of magic.
read moreLearn how to hand build a ceramic platter. In this class, you'll explore different techniques to finish the surface of your work, using stencils and layering underglaze colors on the clay to create a dynamic surface design. We will combine slab pieces and coil work to create a one-of-a-kind platter. At the end of the […]
read moreStep into the enchanting world of clay! We will explore lore, fantasy, and use our imagination to bring our favorite creatures to life. Whether you are into gnomes, fairies, wizards, or dragons, we will use handbuilidng techniques to realize our mystical world.
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