Wheel Throwing in Ceramics

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Ceramic workshops - Operating a pottery wheel and learning the ins and outs of working with clay takes concentration and time, students enrolled in ceramic classes need to be prepared to follow all written and verbal directions in regards to their safety and the safety of everyone working in the space.
When we are unable to glaze finish a ceramic piece, an additional visit during open studio to glaze (paint) pieces created will be included in workshop cost

- Directions for scheduling will be emailed once student work is ready to glaze

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Wonky Pots: Altered Wheel Forms

In this workshop, you will take your wheel-thrown pieces beyond perfectly smooth and into something far more expressive. Sometimes a pot turns out technically “right” but still feels like it’s missing something—this is where the fun begins. You will embrace the wonky by intentionally altering your thrown forms with dents, twists, waves, dimples, and bold textures.

Experimenting with a wide range of tools and unexpected materials like rope, stamps, sticks, and more to push your pottery in new directions. Even if you’ve taken this workshop before, the creative possibilities are endless, with new ways to twist, reshape, and personalize every piece. This class is perfect for artists who are comfortable centering and throwing cylinders and are ready to take creative risks and make pottery that truly stands out.

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Clay Lab

Step into the world of clay and start creating ceramics that reflect your own ideas and style. In this workshop, you’ll explore both wheel throwing and hand building, giving you the freedom to experiment, build skills, and bring your ideas to life in a fully equipped studio.

Each day, you’ll begin with guided wheel and hand-building breakout instruction, then move into next-level techniques like altering forms and adding slabs, handles, and spouts. Whether you’re brand new or already comfortable with clay, this workshop helps you gain confidence, develop technical skills, and create functional and decorative pottery you’ll be proud to use—while feeling ready to work further in the studio.

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Jars: Lidded Forms & Containers

In this workshop, you will focus on creating functional jars and containers using the pottery wheel, with the option to explore hand building techniques as well. On the first day, you’ll throw several closed forms or build a hand built pinch-pot sphere to use as the base for a jar. On the second day, you’ll trim your pieces and add custom knobs, handles, and lids, turning your forms into finished, usable containers.

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Designing Plates & Bowls

Turn everyday meals into something special by creating your own handmade plates and bowls. In this workshop, you will design and create your own handmade dinnerware, focusing on a variety of plates and bowls. You’ll learn techniques for shaping consistent forms, controlling size and thickness, and creating sets that feel cohesive and functional.

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