Ceramics Workshops
Begin by examining the overall body shape with discussion on composition. Construction starts on the hollow clay form focusing the eye on simplification of shape, support structures, adhesion and compression of the clay. Demonstrations will be given on the following elements: Skin, scales, folds and feathers Texture and Pattern Muscular…
Take your ceramic surface decoration to new heights with Sgraffito. Sgraffito, an Italian word meaning “to scratch”, is an ancient pottery technique involving carving through a top layer of slip to reveal a contrasting colored clay beneath. In this workshop, Renee will teach you how she uses this technique with underglazes, to adorn her pots and tiles. The…
Designed for students with bisque-fired clay pieces, this 2-Day workshop offers hands-on guidance to bring each sculpture to a fully finished state.(no more firings) Whether applying a “cold finish” / “patina” for the first time or refining an existing surface, participants will receive both technical instruction and aesthetic insight to…
In this fun hands-on, 2-day workshop, students will create whimsical fairy houses. First, with instructor and individual guidance using handbuilding techniques like slab construction and decorative attachments, each student will complete a unique fairy house of their own. On the second day, the group will bring their creations to life…
Join Jen for a lively two-day workshop that turns simple slabs into dynamic, dimensional pots. Through engaging demos, Jen will share her favorite ways to build texture with handmade stamps, inflate and alter slabs, and transform quick clay sketches into dependable templates. You’ll also get a short hands-on session to…
In this hands on 3-Day Workshop, learn to create portrait sculptures that capture more than a face—they reveal a soul. In this immersive weekend intensive, you’ll master Chris Riccardo’s proven approach to sculpture with character through caricature. Discover how strategic observation and fearless distortion combine to create portraits that are more…