Summer 2026 Workshops

LET'S CREATE MEMORIES OF OUR GARDENS

In this workshop we will use actual leaves from our gardens, trees or household plants! 

We will use them to create plates, wall hangings, bowls, jewelry or anything else we can come up with together. No experience working with clay required, all ages and skill levels welcome.  Children younger than 16 must be accompanied by a registered adult participant.

Week one we will complete our forms which will be bisque fired before the second session. Week two we will learn techniques for finishing our leaf work using oxides and studio glazes. Participants will be notified when pieces are ready for pick up. Please allow 1-2 weeks after the last session for firing. 

We're offering this workshop three times this summer, so pick the weeks that work for you!

Session 1

Saturdays, May 16th & May 23rd

1-4pm

Session 2

Saturdays, June 6th & 13th

1-4

Session 3
Saturdays, July 11th & 18th

1-4

We're offering this workshop three times this summer, so pick the weeks that work for you!

$125 Per Person

Small Wheel. Big Fun! 🎉

Curious about the pottery wheel but not ready to commit to a full class? This bite-sized workshop is the perfect way to try it out!

No experience needed — just come ready to get a little muddy. We’ll fire and glaze your favorite piece, and you’ll pick it up a few weeks later.

Spots are limited — mini wheels = mini class size!

Friday, May 22nd

7-9pm

Wednesday June 10th

4-6pm

Friday July 10th

6-8pm

Friday August 14th

7-9pm

We're offering this workshop once a month this summer, so pick a date that works for you before spots are gone!

$95 Per Person

Celebrate Pride Month this June with a vibrant, hands-on ceramic carving and decorating workshop designed to celebrate the vibrant diversity of our community. Participants will start by selecting a pre-thrown, leather-hard clay vessel such as a mug, vase or bowl. 

Next, use professional carving tools to etch personalized symbols and textures directly into the clay surfaces. Bring your designs to life by painting bold rainbow palettes using our high-pigment underglazes. 

Our studio staff will then apply a clear, food-safe glaze and fire your finished masterpieces for pickup within two weeks.

This creative gathering honors the LGBTQIA+ community. Allies and individuals of all personal orientations are warmly welcome to create, connect, and celebrate together in this dedicated safe space. 

Current students may register and bring their own pieces to decorate and will be credited $50 back towards their accounts. 

Friday, June 12

7-9pm

$125 Per Person

In this two week workshop participants will learn about the exciting and colorful art of emBEADery!

We’ll be using beads to embroider designs which can then be turned into wall hangings or incorporated into other art pieces. Once the basic skills are learned, possibilities are endless! 

Each participant will begin one project and be able to take home any necessary supplies to finish if they are not completed by the end of the second session.

We're offering this workshop twice this summer, so pick the weeks that work for you!

Saturdays  June 20th & June 27th

4-6pm

Saturdays July 25th & Aug 1st

4-6pm

$125 Per Person / Ages 16 and up

Learn how to transform your original artwork into a reusable EZ SCREENZ stencil and apply it to ceramic surfaces with professional-looking results. Perfect for beginners and experienced makers alike, this session blends design, printmaking, and pottery decoration into one creative process.

We’ll start by exploring simple design principles to help you create bold, stencil-friendly imagery. You’ll then transfer your design onto EZ SCREENZ material and learn how to expose your stencil using light-sensitive emulsion.During the second session we’ll move to the fun part—printing directly onto pre-made ceramic pieces using underglaze.

All materials are provided, including EZ SCREENZ sheets, design tools, underglaze, and bisque pottery tile for those who do not come with their own pieces.

Come ready to experiment, get a little messy, and leave with a one-of-a-kind piece that’s entirely your own and the ability to reproduce your design repeatedly!

Sundays  July 19th & 26th

1-5pm

$320 Per Person / Ages 16 and up

Come spend the day at Carl’s studio immersed in the art of Raku firing—an exciting, fast-paced ceramic technique known for its dramatic surfaces, metallic finishes, and unpredictable beauty. This hands-on workshop is perfect for beginners and experienced ceramicists alike who want to explore this exhilarating alternative firing method.

Participants will learn the fundamentals of Raku, including glaze application, kiln loading, safe removal of red-hot pieces, and post-firing reduction techniques that create unique crackle patterns and iridescent effects. The day will include demonstrations, guided practice, and multiple firing opportunities so you can experiment and refine your approach.

All firing materials—including glazes, combustible reduction materials, kiln use, and safety equipment—are included. 

 By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with several finished Raku-fired pieces and a deeper understanding of this unique firing process.

$165 Per Person / Ages 18 and up

Saturday, Aug 22nd

11am-5pm

Join us for a meaningful workshop where art meets community outreach. In this hands-on session, participants will learn the fundamentals of handbuilding as they create two unique ceramic bowls from clay. 

Each participant will make two bowls: one to take home as a personal keepsake, and one to contribute to our Empty Bowls Fundraiser, a global movement supporting efforts to fight hunger. Donated bowls will be used in a community event where guests share a simple meal and take home a handmade bowl as a reminder of those facing food insecurity.

This workshop is perfect for individuals, friends, or families looking to connect, create, and give back. All materials and tools are provided, and finished pieces will be fired for pickup at a later date.

Come get your hands in clay and be part of something bigger—one bowl at a time!

Sundays Aug 16th & 23rd

$95 Per Person / Ages 16 and up