Hands-on workshops, live demonstrations, and kids activities throughout the weekend. Most workshops are free — some require sign-up.
Full day of workshops, demonstrations, and hands-on activities
Create a functional and beautiful ceramic whistle in this 45-minute workshop. Amy will guide you step by step from a lump of clay to a wonderful whistle creature. All levels welcome. Sessions: 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:30 PM.
Join this beginner class and make your own heirloom-quality silver jewelry. Learn the fundamentals of metal clay techniques to create a stunning pendant you'll treasure.
Watch and learn as Sam demonstrates wheel throwing techniques throughout the day. Drop in anytime — no sign-up needed. Perfect for observing the magic of clay coming to life on the wheel.
Nerikomi is a Japanese decorative process which involves stacking different colors of clay and slicing through the cross section to reveal patterns. You'll be provided with a clay kit and instructions to create one-of-a-kind patterned ceramics. Open to all levels.
Kids create their own decorative ceramic plates featuring their favorite animals. A fun, hands-on introduction to clay for young artists.
Kids learn rolling and sculpting techniques to create fun clay creatures and shapes. All ages welcome.
Kids create their own decorative ceramic plates featuring their favorite animals. A fun, hands-on introduction to clay for young artists.
Kids learn rolling and sculpting techniques to create fun clay creatures and shapes. All ages welcome.
Bid on artwork throughout the day: 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 4:30 PM
Continuing workshops and demonstrations
A hands-on introduction to the pottery wheel. Perfect for first-timers looking to try their hand at throwing. Our instructors will guide you through centering, opening, and pulling walls.
This demonstration focuses on traditional blue and white porcelain underglaze techniques, with an emphasis on brush control and expressive line work. Accessible and engaging for all levels.
Nerikomi is a Japanese decorative process which involves stacking different colors of clay and slicing through the cross section to reveal patterns. You'll be provided with a clay kit and instructions to create one-of-a-kind patterned ceramics. Open to all levels.
Designing and handbuilding figures. Learn sculpting and hollowing techniques, plus underglazing greenware. Open to all levels. Perfect for those interested in figurative ceramic work.
Watch Sean sculpt a kiln god — a ceramic figure traditionally placed on or in a kiln to protect the firing. Drop in anytime, no sign-up needed. Learn about this traditional practice and Sean's approach to narrative sculpture.
Kids create their own decorative ceramic plates featuring their favorite animals. A fun, hands-on introduction to clay for young artists.
Kids learn rolling and sculpting techniques to create fun clay creatures and shapes. All ages welcome.
Kids create their own decorative ceramic plates featuring their favorite animals. A fun, hands-on introduction to clay for young artists.
Kids learn rolling and sculpting techniques to create fun clay creatures and shapes. All ages welcome.
Final rounds at 2:00 PM and 4:30 PM