Workshops
Colored Clay Workshop
With Jess | Friday August 1, 10 am - 2 pm | $100 per person, $80 for members with code MEMBERCOLOR
Learn how to make colored clay! Experience working with clay is required. Learn how to make colorful forms with marbling and nerikomi - a process of stacking and cutting colored pieces of clay to form different patterns. Participants will learn how to color porcelain clay with mason stains. Experience with clay is required. Firing fees are not included in this workshop and are an additional 6 cents per cubic inch which covers both bisque and glaze firing. Non-members can pay firing fees and the studio will glaze their work with a clear gloss glaze, or participants can purchase open studio time to glaze their work after it has been bisqued. This 4 hour workshop includes a 30 minute break.
Cancellation: All sales and bookings are nonrefundable. Workshops can be rescheduled up to 1 week prior.
SCULPTING THE SELF
With Anya | Monday, September 8, 6-9 pm | $60 per person, $50 for members with code MEMSCULPT
6-9pm Monday evening. Sept 8th. Learn to sculpt a realistic portrait from clay using yourself as a model. Students will explore the anatomy and proportions of the head and face and gain a deeper understanding of form, structure, expression and sculpting from observation. Members can use code MEMSCULPT to take $10 off.
Work and images by Emily Brownawell
Pit Firing
In this hands on workshop we will explore the experimental process of pit firing. Pit firing is a low temperature atmospheric firing process using sawdust where vapors from various combustible materials in the fire enter the open pores of the ceramic, leaving expressive marks. Over the course of the workshop participants will be introduced to a variety of techniques to create unique surfaces on their pieces, load, and fire the pit together. After letting the works smolder and cool overnight the group will reconvene the following day to unearth and take home the finished pieces. Emily will discuss different methods for sealing and caring for the work after firing.
Participants will be able to fire 6-10 bisqued pieces. Pieces should not exceed 6” on any side. Pieces must be bisqued in advance, Most clay bodies can be used - ideal are those that can withstand thermal shock. Flat or very thin work should be avoided. If making beads, please create a holding vessel. A variety of materials will be made available for creating different effects on the pieces during firing. All Pit-fired wares are for decorative use, are not safe for food, and may not hold water.
All experience levels are welcome.
Second Saturday: China Painting Workshop with Cone Zero Ceramics
Off-site at the Thomas Cole National Historic Site
Sat, Sept 13, 11 am - 2 pm
$145 Adults Ages 18+ (includes Thomas Cole tour)
$125 Members Thomas Cole Site Members
Tickets are non-refundable
Maximum 12 people
Wheelchair accessible. The walking paths are loose gravel
Join Cone Zero Ceramics for this 3-hour workshop to learn how to paint floral designs onto ceramic plates like artist Emily Cole (1843–1913), "Catskill's China Painter." Finished pieces will be available for pickup at Cone Zero following the workshop.
Advance registration for this workshop is required.
All workshop materials, equipment, and firing fees are included in the ticket price as well as self-guided access the 1846 New Studio to see Emily Cole's work after the workshop.
Cancellation: All sales and bookings are nonrefundable. Ongoing classes, workshops, and events can be rescheduled up to 1 week prior.