Try out different methods of handbuilding pottery. In this three-day workshop we will explore pinch pots and using slabs to create functional and decorative ceramics. Student work will be finished in a variety of ways, including underglaze and glaze, and will be fired after the class and available for pickup in two to three weeks.

Ages:

5-18

Join ceramic sculptors Thaddeus Erdahl and Beau Raymond for a hands-on workshop exploring dynamic glazes, slips, and finishes. Learn to layer vibrant colors, carve and sand surfaces, and apply polychromatic cold finishes to bring your ceramic work to life. Open to all skill levels, this workshop offers expert guidance and experimentation, leaving you with custom test tiles and new techniques to inspire your future projects.

Class Schedule: 9 AM–Noon & 1 PM–4 PM

In this class you will learn to create realistic flowers in clay to adorn wall pocket vases. In addition to the wall pockets, each student will receive one thrown greenware vase to decorate using the techniques discussed. Students will make a all packet vase and get one greenware vase to apply clay flowers to on August 27th and glaze their creations on September 3rd. 

Class Schedule: 10 AM–Noon

In this five-day, hands-on workshop, participants will explore cone 10 gas reduction, cone 10 soda, and cone 6 electric firings. Learn practical and aesthetic techniques for loading and firing kilns, test studio glazes, and experiment with new glaze recipes. Led by Frank Vickery and Gay Smith, the workshop covers throwing bulbous forms, altering surfaces, and improving foundational throwing skills. Students should bring 10-20 bisque pieces suitable for each firing type.

Perfect for potters of all levels looking to refine their techniques and deepen their understanding of kiln firings.

Ignite your creativity with encaustics! Explore the art of layering melted colors to create vibrant, dynamic works. Perfect for all skill levels, this workshop encourages experimentation and finishes with at least three completed paintings each day. Returning and new artists are warmly welcomed!

Create a unique wool felt dragonfly scene in this two-part workshop. Learn wet felting to craft a sunset backdrop and needle felting to add your dragonfly design. Finish your artwork in a wooden hexagon frame, guided by award-winning fiber artist Kim Keelor. Materials included, no sewing required.

In this 3 1/2 hour class you'll blend richly colored wool and silk, then learn how to 3D needle felt. Class time allows for several pumpkins per person. No sewing involved. Keep your felting pads and needles for future projects.

Beginners, ages 10 - adults.