Pottery

Participants in this fun and intense course will learn to “center”, metaphorically as well as literally.  Our first few days will be centered on the process of a well thrown pot; coming from our core, participants will learn the power of control at the potter’s wheel.  Participants will also be encouraged to set their minds […] ...

In this workshop we will be working with an alternative to paper clay. It is a clay with Rayon or nylon fiber and is very strong without firing. Since we are aiming at a low carbon footprint, we will not be firing the clay, but using acrylics to “cold finish” the pieces. This gives participants […] ...

In this workshop we will explore drawing as an entry point to making ceramics. Participants will develop techniques in putting images on clay while playing with drawing methods. We will learn and practice sgraffito (carving into clay), wax resist, stencil making, layering slip, underglaze and glaze to achieve profound personal surfaces on our ceramic works. […] ...