Ceramics

This 3 day workshop includes making pots, developing patterns, and getting those patterns onto the pots. The class will discuss how to approach a pot for decoration and what surface techniques will yield the results they desire. Students will develop their own surface patterns and learn how to carve these patterns into their work.

The September installment invites our younger artists to help us fight hunger as part of our Empty Bowls project. Learn to throw bowls, have fun, and do it all for a good cause! This workshop meets for a total of three (3) morning sessions from 10 - 11:30am on September 8th, 15th, and 22nd.

Mornings don't fit your schedule? Check out the afternoon sessions instead.

The September installment invites our younger artists to help us fight hunger as part of our Empty Bowls project. Learn to throw bowls, have fun, and do it all for a good cause! This workshop meets for a total of three (3) afternoon sessions from 3:30 - 5:00pm on September 8th, 15th, and 22nd.

Afternoons don't fit your schedule? Check out the afternoon sessions instead.

Engage in a comprehensive study to sculp the rhino!

The September installment of our Resident Artist Series will focus on raku.  The class meets September 14th, 16th, 21st, and 23rd. 

In this hands-on class, participants will discover the joy of decorating pottery surfaces with slip transferred designs.

The October installment of our Resident Artist Series will focus on glaze testing.  This class meets October 12th, 14th, 19th, and 21st.

Join us for some spooky ceramics fun in our October youth pottery workshop! Using the pinch pot, we'll create clay pumpkins, then use cut outs and faces to give each their own personality! This workshop meets for a total of three (3) afternoon sessions from 3:30 - 5:00pm on October 13th, 20th, and 27nd.

Afternoons don't fit your schedule? Check out the morning sessions instead.

The 10th annual pottery show and sales event will be held in the historic Dave Drake Studio Barn, formerly known as Crane’s riding stable. Enjoy wonderful and beautiful handmade pottery including both functional wares and sculpture. All work is made by studio members and made in the Dave Drake Studio. Those wishing to have their work featured in the show should contact Frank Vickery at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

A 5-day intensive workshop exploring animal/human hybrids in mythology, as well as samples of instructors' work for inspiration and discussion.