Raku Outdoor
Learn the art of Raku firing outdoors, the first class will be an intro and clay building session, and the second will be outside clay raku firing.
Learn the art of Raku firing outdoors, the first class will be an intro and clay building session, and the second will be outside clay raku firing.
Learn the art of sgraffito decoration techniques, with a 16 inch platter.
Explore both sculptural and functional clay work using handbuilding techniques such as coil, slab, and extruder methods. This class is open to all skill levels. Advanced potters may register to use the potter’s wheel; however, these will be non-instructional sessions. Please indicate whether you are reserving a handbuilding space or a potter’s wheel spot at registration.
Designed for both beginning and advanced potters, this class covers the fundamentals of wheel throwing along with techniques for creating a variety of functional and artistic forms.
This class is designed for the advanced student with experience. Join this fun Tuesday clay group and work in an open studio environment, practicing potter’s wheel and hand building skills and techniques. A studio facilitator will be on hand for questions, advice and to keep the clay studio up and running!
Create both functional and non-functional ceramic pieces using the potter’s wheel and handbuilding techniques, and enjoy a sensory-rich experience that taps into the tactile joys of working with clay. Throughout the workshop, learn various techniques to manipulate clay, experiment with texture, form, and design, and develop your own artistic style. With expert guidance and plenty of room for creativity, create pieces that are both functional and artistic, perfect for personal use or display. Clay pieces will not be food safe. They will be underglazed and fired, but not clear coated with a shiny glaze.
Design and create a custom ceramic charcuterie board. Learn slab-building techniques, surface texture, and decoration, as well as how to finish and glaze your board for food-safe use. Perfect for beginners and makers who want to craft a functional, beautiful piece to showcase at gatherings!
Use hand-building techniques to form a teapot's body, spout, lid, and handle, while also learning how form and function work together in teapot design.
Learn to roll, cut, and assemble clay slabs to create functional or decorative ceramic pieces.
Raku Workshop | Two Days [...]
This class is perfect for those who have experience working with clay and want to up their pottery game. Jeff will help you achieve your project goals with tips and tricks to get to the next level.
Always wanted to try your hand at the potter’s wheel, or maybe you took a class in high school and missed it terribly? Then this is the class for you! Have fun, get dirty, relax, and learn a new skill—you'll be making pots in just a few hours!
Learn about working with clay from 2024-25 RAM Artist Fellowship Award recipient June Ambro.
Learn the art of Raku firing—an ancient Japanese ceramics technique—in this exciting workshop.
Create ceramic eggs that are both decorative and functional.
Create a beautiful ceramic pumpkin using easy-to-learn hand building techniques.Â
Create a functional serving platter—perfect for serving guests the next time you entertain—by using clay slabs to make different types of forms.Â
Learn a contemporary take on the ancient Japanese art of mending broken ceramics with gold.
Use clay slabs and simple hand tools to make a rustic bird feeder.
Use clay slabs and simple hand tools to make a rustic bird feeder.

