Welcome to the studio! We'll start our adventure by getting your hands dirty and learning the fundamentals of working with clay.

In this foundational class, you'll discover the essential tools of the craft and master the surprisingly satisfying technique of "pulling" and attaching handles. By the end of our first morning together, you'll have designed and built a completely unique mug to call your own.

This week, you'll dive into the versatile art of slab building to create your own elegant flatware. You’ll learn to shape and design beautiful serving plates or a statement platter, perfect for any occasion.

The real magic happens when we bring the outside in, using natural treasures like leaves, lace, and shells. We’ll press delicate, timeless patterns into your pieces, making them truly one-of-a-kind!

Give your favorite plants a home as unique as they are. This week, we'll explore two classic pottery techniques—coiling and slab building—to construct beautiful planters and pots.

You'll learn the important details of creating proper drainage to help your plants thrive. Then you’ll let your personality shine as you decorate your piece with unique textures and artistic cut-outs.

It's time to turn clay into canvas and create stunning art for your walls. This week, you'll transform a simple slab into a masterpiece by practicing the intricate arts of carving, stamping, and creating beautiful textures.

This is your chance to find your artistic voice, whether you're drawn to elegant botanical designs, bold geometric patterns, or expressive abstract forms.

Let the festive spirit guide your hands as we create a collection of charming holiday decorations. You'll craft everything from delicate hanging ornaments and stars to whimsical bells and festive animals.

We'll focus on simple, fun sculpting techniques perfect for bringing these small, detailed treasures to life—ideal as handmade additions to your own holiday traditions or to give as heartfelt gifts.

This week is all about creating beautiful containers for your treasures, from elegant jars to charming keepsake boxes with lids. We’ll focus on the magical engineering of pottery, learning the techniques to create a perfectly fitted lid that sits just right.

Once your form is complete, you'll add the finishing touches, using delicate carving or painting with slip to make your creation truly special!

This week, we dive into the exquisite world of surface decoration.

You'll learn the beautiful inlay technique of Mishima, mastering the art of creating crisp, fine-line decoration in your clay. Then, you'll unleash your inner painter by experimenting with a vibrant palette of underglaze colors to bring your unique designs to life.

Discover the magic of wax resist, a fantastic technique where you'll paint with wax to create stunning, layered patterns with glazes.

This is your week for pure surface play—a final chance to add bold colors, intricate patterns, and captivating textures to your pieces. Then they’ll head into the kiln for their final transformation!

This is the moment the magic truly happens. We'll begin with an introduction to our studio glazes, exploring stunning combinations that will bring your creations to life.

You'll then spend the session applying these beautiful finishes to all of your bisque-fired work, giving each piece its final, unique personality before it enters the fire one last time.

Our creative journey culminates in this wonderful final showcase. We’ll start with a group discussion to reflect on our progress and shared experiences.

Then, it’s time to proudly display and photograph your collection of finished work. Finally, we’ll celebrate our amazing accomplishments together with tea, coffee, and some well-deserved festive treats.