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WINTER BREAK WORKSHOP SERIES 2025
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We are offering a series of 3 part, hands-on workshops focusing on a variety of techniques & objects.

  • Price: $210 per workshop. 

  • Schedule: 3 classes.  Meets once a week for 2 hours  

  • Includes: Instruction, clay, tools & one free 3hr open studio session per week

  • Firing fees not included

  • See workshop descriptions below

MAKING CLOSED FORMS

with Karina Cunningham

Monday 1-3pm  December 8

Wednesday  1-3pm  December 10

Monday 1-3pm  December 15

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Learn to create lidded pieces from a thrown closed form. Instruction will be given on how to throw and refine a closed shape, and how to cut into the form to create a beautifully fitted lid. We will also learn carving techniques that can be used to transform our lidded jars into candle or incense holders. 

Basic throwing skills required. 

PAINTING WITH UNDERGLAZE

with Michele Godwin 

Monday 4-6pm  November 24

Monday 4-6pm  December 8

Monday 4-6pm  December 15

Discover the possibilities of underglazes!  In this workshop, students will learn how to use underglazes effectively. Come with drawings and ideas, or just come with bisqueware or greenware ready for decorating. 

All levels. 

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NERIKOMI

with Sam Neary

Wednesday, 1-3pm, November 26 

Tuesday, 1-3pm, December 9 

Tuesday, 1-3pm, December 16 

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Learn how to create beautiful handbuilt marbled pieces with colored porcelain. Nerikomi is a technique of stacking and cutting colored clays to produce patterns. Sam will cover the whole process from start to finish including coloring your clay, marbling techniques and slab building—and will show you how to use your newly created slabs to make a pot that is truly unique. 

All levels.

SURFACE DECORATION

with Sam Neary

Wednesday, 4-6m, November 26

Tuesday, 4-6m, December 9

Tuesday, 4-6m, December 16

We’ll spend three weeks going over different surfaces decorating techniques you can use to elevate your pottery! Techniques we’ll be covering  include: Mishima, water etching, sgraffito and wax resist design. Come enter a new world of ceramic illustration! 

All levels.

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