Because size does matter when you are trying to take your wheel work to the next level and GO BIG. Have you reached that point on your pottery journey where you’ve hit a wall and just can’t get past a certain weight of clay on the wheel? Does the thought of trying to center 10 pounds of clay make you a little nervous? Then we have the workshop for you!
Over the course of a weekend, we will show you how to center and work with larger volumes of clay, throw and shape various forms, and build multipart pieces that might not even fit in your kiln (or our kiln for that matter)!
Fee: $310 Clay and firing of pieces is purchased separately. Workshop fee includes a $30 non-refundable registration fee.
Date & Time: Saturday May 2nd 9am-4pm, Sunday May 3rd 9am- 4pm. Enrolled students are welcome to come to studio early and stay late during the weekend of the workshop.
Level: Advanced beginner and beyond. Students should be comfortable making with at least 4 lbs of clay. Ages 16+.
Format: Hands-on & Demonstration
Firing: Bisque firing can be purchased at a discounted rate. Participants may request shipping of bisqueware for an extra fee.
Instructor Bio:
Ian Eisenberg’s interest in pottery began at a very young age. His serious journey started with the formation of a high school pottery club where he focused on learning both the techniques and history of ceramics. Ian studied ceramics in college and produced work that was mostly functional.
He later worked at a historic plantation in Charleston, South Carolina producing traditional functional wares with locally gathered and processed clays and honing his skills as a production potter. Ian’s work then moved into more sculptural forms building larger pieces thrown either in one piece or multiple thrown elements.
He is currently working on combining his pottery with his second love, animation art using large sculptural forms as a canvas for underglaze transfers and trailed slip and underglaze drawings.
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Liz Zlot Summerfield is a seasoned potter and exceptional teacher. In this workshop students can expect to learn some of the ways Liz creates her whimsical and delicate forms. Students will be introduced to the techniques of darting while working with paper patterns. The making process will begin with simple functional forms and expand to include components such as lids, feet, and spouts.
This workshop emphasizes one-on-one interaction in a supportive, positive environment where experimentation is encouraged, and individual development nurtured.
Fee: $325. This fee includes the workshop, clay and materials provided by the instructor, and a $30 non-refundable registration fee.
Date & Time: March 7th and 8th, 10am-5pm with optional power point presentation at 5pm on Marth 7th
Level: This workshop is designed to accommodate all clay enthusiasts from beginner to advanced. Ages 18+.
Format: Hands-on & Demonstration
Firing: Bisque firing is included. Participants may request shipping for an extra fee.
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make your own 3 piece placesetting
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In this 3 hour class you’ll be be given all of the instruction and materials to create your own 3 piece bespoke placesetting. Whether it is a minimalist, organic or traditional look you are going for, we’ve got you covered. A variety of handbuilding techniques will be covered such as…
soft slab construction with and without templates
using drape molds and slump molds
“push plates” with GR pottery forms
texturizing slabs
Students will select their glaze and their pieces will be bisque and glaze fired for them. Ages 14 and up.
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