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Hand Building Functional Pots with a Focus on Surface Decoration
Explore coil, pinch, carving, handles, and feet to create functional ceramic pieces for the table and home, such as dishes and candle holders. Learn surface decoration techniques like wax resist, Mishima, and inlay. Students are required to bring a variety of underglaze colors.
Class Schedule: 9 AM–Noon & 1 PM–4 PM
About the Instructor:
Melissa Weiss, a full-time ceramic artist based in Asheville, NC, creates illustrative, functional ceramics using wild clay from her land in the Arkansas Ozarks. With a BFA in photography from SVA and nearly two decades of experience in ceramics, Melissa’s work highlights the beauty and resilience of humanity. She has taught and exhibited widely across the U.S.
Event Information
| Event Date | January 17, 2025 9:00 am |
| Event End Date | January 19, 2025 4:00 pm |
| Cut off date | January 13, 2025 |
| Capacity | 12 |
| Available place | 2 |
| Individual Price | $475.00 |
| Instructor | Melissa Weiss |
| Location | Dave Drake Barn |
| Categories | Classes & Workshops, Ceramics, Adult, Ceramics, All Skill Levels Welcome, Member Benefit |
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Visit: 323 Franklin Road
Highlands, NC 28741 (Map It)
Call: 828-526-4949 (Main)
828-787-2892 (Ceramics Studio)
This project was supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Learn more at NCArts.org
Funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. Learn more at SouthArts.org.
Funding is due in part to a Tourism Grant with Visit Highlands, NC. Learn more HighlandsChamber.org