Cat Class: Bowls Edition

Over two sessions, you’ll learn how to throw simple bowl shapes on the wheel and then transform them into whimsical cat-inspired pieces—complete with ears, whiskers, or whatever feline features your imagination dreams up.

In the first session, we’ll cover the basics of wheel throwing and show you how to make those all-important cat alterations. The second session is all about refining your handiwork and bringing your cat bowls to life with underglaze .
We’ll take care of firing and adding a glossy clear glaze so your finished bowl shines, whether it’s destined for cat treats or your own favorite snacks. This workshop is great for beginners and experienced potters alike—just bring your love of cats, and we’ll supply the clay, the tools, and fun!

Instructor: Alex Murray

Throwing Tall: Large Vessel Workshop

Take your pottery skills to the next level by learning how to create large, multi-section wheel-thrown vessels! In this workshop, students will work with 3lb balls of clay to build and combine multiple forms into a single tall, dynamic vase.

The process includes:

• Forming: Start by creating a tall, open-mouthed vase.
• Expansion: Throw a second hollow form with matching diameter.
• Joining: After using a heat gun to stabilize the pieces, students will combine the two sections, resulting in taller and more intricate designs.
• Customization: Clay amounts will be adjusted based on individual comfort and skill level.

This workshop requires prior wheel-throwing experience. Get ready to go BIG and create show-stopping pieces!

Instructor: Alex Murray

Primitive Barrel & Raku Firing Workshop

Join us for a special combo firing workshop where you can experience both barrel and raku firing techniques!

Bring up to four bisqued pieces of your work to prepare and fire using these primitive methods.

Barrel Firing: Using a variety of organic and chemical materials, we’ll wrap our pots in foil saggars and ignite them to create wild colors and unpredictable patterns. Each piece will emerge with unique and exciting results.

Raku Firing: Apply a selection of provided raku glazes to your bisqued pieces and watch them transform into shiny, stunning works of art.

Bring your favorite snacks and beverages, relax by the fire, and chat about all things alternative firing while the magic happens. You’ll even get to take your finished pieces home the same day!

*Class may run longer than the estimated 2.5 hours.
**Please ensure your pieces are bisque fired before the workshop.