Be an artist with us! Make and mask out of a ball of clay, we will clear glaze and fire it in the kiln for your pick up in 7-10 days! All experience levels and ages are welcome as well as groups and families!
This 9-week Handbuilding Round Robin gives you the opportunity to learn 9 different things from 9 different instructors from The Clay Lady's Education Center!
This 9-week Handbuilding Round Robin gives you the opportunity to learn 9 different things from 9 different instructors from The Clay Lady's Education Center!
Be an artist with us! Make a bug out of a ball of clay and paint it using The Clay Lady's Clay Paints! Your bug will be clear glazed and fired in the kiln for your pick up in 7-10 days!
Lynnette and Steve will simultaneously demonstrate a variety of throwing and handbuilding techniques used in the making of their work while discussing aesthetics and philosophies on ceramic art and design. They will show how to alter forms by darting, stretching, and reforming them, then embellish with carvings, sprigs, lids and/or handles, etc. Learn how to manipulate the thrown form, carve dimensional geometric and organic designs on your work, and how to add detailed edgings for bowls, plates, and platters. Leave with a new understanding of how to better create and glaze clay pieces.
Spend a few hours learning the ins and outs of creating gorgeous, free flowing painted color surfaces on your vessels. Kim has been experimenting and learning about these versatile materials for two years now and she’ll share her tips and techniques. The workshop will include a step-by-step demonstration, discussion about materials and equipment, order of operations and the pitfalls to avoid. Students will need to supply a few light clay, or slip covered bisque fired pieces of their own to decorate. If you have a design or theme you’ve been itching to try, bring it along for inspiration.If not, Kim will have plenty of examples to share.
Be an artist with us! Make and paint a plate out of a ball of clay, we will clear glaze and fire it in the kiln for your pick up in 7-10 days! All experience levels and ages are welcome as well as groups and families!
In this workshop Andrew will demonstrate his throwing, altering, and trimming techniques and show how he creates complex surface designs using stamps and sprigs. On Day 1, Andrew will work on the wheel to throw, alter and trim a mug, a locking jar, and a match striker. Day 2 will focus on building final forms and surface design. Andrew will show how he uses stamps and sprigs to build layers into the surface of his pottery. Participants will get to try out several of the workshop techniques and decorate using Andrew's tools and materials. Andrew will also explain and demonstrate his finishing techniques using terra sigillata and underglaze.
Be an artist with us! Make an apple bowl out of a ball of clay and paint it using The Clay Lady's Clay Paints! Your apple will be clear glazed and fired in the kiln for your pick up in 7-10 days!
Increase your knowledge and understanding! Nan Jacobsohn, master potter, is nationally known for her four-legged, standing horses. Spend the weekend with Nan and her special armature to create your own 4-legged animal. Price includes clay, use of the armature, and bisque-firing. Bring a lunch for Saturday and Sunday. You must attend Friday night!
