Spend a few hours of creative togetherness with your partner or pal as you make your large planter and then form the district character and expression of its face.
In this extended, hands-on workshop, you’ll design and create your own ceramic planter from the ground up, then bring it to life by sculpting a face directly onto the form. This class allows more time to slow down, explore form, and develop expressive details.  You’ll learn the basics of hand-building larger vessels, proper construction for planters, and techniques for sculpting facial features that feel balanced and intentional. 

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No prior experience required. This workshop is ideal for beginners, intermediate makers, and anyone looking to spend a few immersive hours working with clay.

$210 for two people. Members get $15% off with code FACEPOT15OFF

What’s Included
● All materials, clay, tools, and firing
● Instruction in hand-building planters and facial sculpture
● One finished, food-safe, glazed face planter with drainage
● Finished pieces ready for pickup in approximately 3-4 weeks

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Small Batch Raku Firing Workshop

Instructor-Tricia Woodland from Clay King 

Want to experience the thrill of fire dancing over your pottery to create the beauty and surprise of a raku firing? 

Sign up for this raku workshop and get to see your pottery pieces come to life!

$95, 6 participants Max.

The DETAILS:

• Bring up to 6 small-medium bisqued pieces (tall pieces are ok, low wide pieces discouraged)

• Paint on raku glazes, combustable materials and protective gear will be provided

• Participants can be as hands-on during the firing as they are comfortable with. Dress warmly since we’ll be outside

• AVL clay has some Raku-appropriate clay for purcase ($25/bag or $15/half bag) or you can purchase elsewhere

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Join us for this on-trend clay hand-building class and create your own organic wavy charcuterie board.  Your one-of-a-kind piece will be both functional and sculptural — ideal for serving cheeses, fruits, desserts, or as a decorative statement piece in your home.

Bonus:  while you make you can enjoy the studio's offering of quality wine and nibbles to inspire you.

In this class, you’ll use slab-building techniques to form a beautifully organic-shaped serving board with soft curves and flowing edges. We’ll guide you through shaping, smoothing, and refining your piece, as well as adding optional details like handle cutouts, little dip bowls, and texture to make it uniquely yours.

This workshop is beginner-friendly, relaxed, and a great way to experiment with form and surface design.

$70 per person

Members receive 15% off with code CHARCUTERIE15OFF

What’s Included
● All materials, clay, tools, and firing
● Instruction in hand-building techniques
● One finished, food-safe, glazed charcuterie board
● Finished pieces ready for pickup in approximately 3 weeks

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