workshops

Raku with Bill Shillalies

Hands on raku, sagger & horsehair firing. Participants should bring lots of bisque ware. Pots for Raku should be no larger than 6" to 8". Pots for horsehair or sagger should be burnished round shapes. Use groggy stoneware or raku clay.

Surface Decoration & Glazing for Cone 6 Electric with Andrew Quient

The goal of this hands on workshop is to introduce participants to a vocabulary of decorating and glazing methods suitable to cone 6 electric firing. Electric kiln firing is a “passive” type of firing, relative to reduction, salt, soda and wood firing. Electric firing can produce a wide range of effective results, and can be approached as a medium in its own right, and not merely as a second-rate substitute for gas or wood firing.

Glaze Materials & Application with Nancy Robbins

This 2 day hands on workshop is for participants to gain a better understanding of glazes and the materials we use to make them. Activities include mixing and firing tests, learning how to fix troublesome glazes and adjusting glazes for application. We also will learn techniques for applying glazes to improve final results and create special effects.

Carbon Trap Shino Firing with Malcolm Davis

In this three day hands on workshop, we will attempt a magical adventure with shinos and carbontrap, making, mixing, glazing, loading, and firing - and lots of tall tales to keep up smiling. We will begin with an overview of shino-type glazes from 16th century Japan to today, followed by a day of glazing bisqueware made in advance by participants. The second day we will make pots and stack the kiln, firing on the third day as we finish our pots. The workshop will include discussion of glaze mixing, application and drying techniques, kiln placement and firing schedules.

Master of the Art with Sam Taylor

Being a functional potter allows the opportunity to examine form, glaze, pattern and surface as well as to experience the challenge of designing a pot which feels comfortable to the hand. This two day demonstration workshop will investigate these concerns as well as a variety of topics related to a potter's daily life.

Raku with Bill Shillalies

Hands on raku, sagger & horsehair firing. Participants should bring lots of bisque ware. Pots for Raku should be no larger than 6" to 8". Pots for horsehair or sagger should be burnished round shapes. Use groggy stoneware or raku clay.

Hand Building Teapots with Barbara Karyo

In this 2 day hands on workshop, participants will learn Barbara's unique way of constructing hand built teapots

Workshop fees must be paid at least one month in advance to reserve space or workshop may be cancelled.