Do you have a cactus that needs a home? A pothos that needs a place to stay? Let's make a custom plant pot for your plant, designed to match your exact aesthetic! Learn the basic techniques of coil building and attachment and you will have a sturdy planter with a water catching tray to bring […]
read moreJoin us outside for 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 in the VisArts courtyard.
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 moreCreate candle-holding pinch pots to brighten up your winter evenings! You’ll create hand-turned vessels using the ancient pinching method, carving marvelous designs into your vessels to allow the light to spill out. Create and take home up to three ceramic votive holders to spread happiness and warmth throughout your home all winter long.
read moreLearn how to decorate clay wall planters with botanical stamps and stencils! Using Virginia flora, you’ll learn how to apply botanical stamps and stencils to create organic patterns and textures in your clay creations.
read moreCreate clay pour over cones and mugs to take your at-home barista game to the next level! In this class, you’ll decorate your clay creations by carving into wax and using an underglaze inlay technique.
read moreTry new surface design techniques with underglaze including decals, stencils, screens, and more! In this class, you'll make ornaments and pick them up within a few weeks. Recommendations for top coats/gloss finish will be provided.
read moreLearn how to build a hanging altar or curio cabinet using air-dry clay. In this class, you'll roll slabs and create a structure uniquely designed to hold your small and precious keepsakes.
read moreJoin us outside for 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 in the VisArts courtyard.
read moreLearn to create polymer clay magnets. We’ll use pasta rollers, clay cutters, and hand tools to create fun magnets. Learn the basics of this accessible medium that you can do at home in the future!
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