Welcome the autumn breeze with a relaxed evening in the studio handcrafting a custom ceramic wind chime. Inspired by the gentle tumble of seasonal foliage, this workshop guides you through cutting, texturing, and shaping individual clay leaf charms along with a central hanging top piece to create a soothing, rustic piece of outdoor art for your porch or garden.

No prior pottery experience is needed as you explore simple slab-building, cutting, and carving techniques to bring your leaves to life. You will learn how to carve or stamp intricate vein details, shape organic contours, and pierce secure hanging holes into every piece before selecting vibrant autumn glazes from our studio palette to make your leaves pop.

All clay, tools, glazes, stringing materials, and double-firing services are included. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes you don't mind getting a little clay on. Following the session, our studio team will handle the drying, glazing, firing and assembly.

Note: This is a two-night class series, over the course of two Friday nights.

SUPPLIES TO BRING FROM HOME: Students must bring paints, brushes & paper. Supply list provided upon registration.

More about the Class: Rich harvest tones, crisp textures, and the warmth of the autumn table, fall offers endless inspiration for the watercolorist. Celebrate the beauty of the season by stepping into the studio to create your very own fall-themed still life. Choosing from a vibrant collection of pumpkins, ornamental gourds, Indian corn, shiny apples, or other fall themed items you will compose a personalized arrangement that captures the essence of autumn in fluid color.

Under the guidance of a master watercolorist with over forty years of professional experience, you will learn how to bring these classic fall subjects to life. Through live demonstrations and a clear, step-by-step approach, you will build confidence in layering rich color on color, applying smooth washes, using masking techniques, and rendering realistic textures, from the smooth skin of an apple to the rustic ridges of a squash. With tailored individual instruction, you will gain a deep understanding of the medium and the tools needed to achieve striking results.

Reserve your spot today to paint your own celebration of the harvest. A complete supply list will be provided upon registration.

Have you ever wanted to turn raw, natural materials into a stunning work of art with your own two hands? Step into the rich, traditional craft of Southeastern pine needle basketry and discover the deeply grounding, creative magic of coiling longleaf pine needles into custom vessels. Over this three-week immersive workshop, you will journey from the fascinating heritage of the craft to mastering the intricate coiling stitches needed to shape one-of-a-kind baskets you’ll be proud to display or gift. We’ll dive into a variety of traditional stitches and techniques while unraveling the deep Southeastern roots of using longleaf pine as an ideal natural medium. We provide all the raw materials to get you started, just bring your curiosity and a favorite pair of craft scissors! Guided weekly instruction gives you the foundation and confidence to practice your stitches at home between sessions, ensuring you cross the finish line in Week 3 with a fully completed, hand-crafted basket. Whether you're looking to learn a new skill, reconnect with nature, or create something truly unique, this intimate setting offers personalized, step-by-step guidance every step of the way.

Celebrate the changing seasons with a cozy evening in the studio crafting a functional piece of fall decor for your kitchen. In this relaxed workshop, you will sculpt and texture soft clay to shape a unique leaf-inspired spoon rest that brings warmth and charm to your countertop all season long.

No prior ceramic experience is necessary as you learn simple slab-building, slumping, and surface detailing techniques to form your piece. You will learn how to carve or stamp intricate vein details onto the clay, cut out delicate autumn contours, and curve the edges to cradle your favorite cooking utensils. Once your spoon rest is sculpted, you will select your choice of vibrant glazes from our studio palette to highlight the carved textures.

All clay, tools, glazes, and double-firing services are included. Ensure you wear comfortable clothes you don't mind getting a little clay-dusted. Following the session, our studio team will handle the drying, glazing, and firing process.

Jumpstart the festive season early by crafting a full collection of personalized holiday keepsakes! In this immersive, four-session workshop, students build genuine artistic confidence and core hand-building skills as they tackle a new festive project each week. Young artists journey through progressive ceramic techniques like mastering slab-building, sculpting, surface texturing, and custom detailing to bring their unique winter visions to life.

Across the four sessions, makers transform raw clay into a stunning lineup of holiday decor. They begin by shaping custom-patterned holiday trinket dishes before constructing warm winter candle holders. As their skills grow, students construct intricately detailed gingerbread houses and culminate the experience by building a mini ceramic Christmas tree to complete set of durable, one-of-a-kind holiday treasures ready to gift, display, or enjoy for years to come!

Ready to transform simple, natural elements into a stunning piece of functional art? Escape into a hands-on creative retreat and spend the day discovering the meditative, deeply rewarding craft of Southeastern pine needle basketry. In this single-day, six-hour intensive, you’ll immerse yourself in the rich regional history of using native longleaf pine needles to shape and coil custom vessels built to last.

Throughout our dedicated hours together, you’ll learn the core stitches, coiling secrets, and shaping techniques that give this traditional craft its timeless beauty. We provide all the raw materials for your project; just bring a packed lunch and your creative spark! Step-by-step guidance ensures you move seamlessly from raw needles to a finished creation, leaving at the end of the day with a completed, hand-crafted basket you'll be proud to call your own.

Whether you're seeking a focused creative getaway, eager to master a new skill, or ready to connect with natural heritage, this immersive workshop offers individual instruction in a warm, welcoming environment.

Spaces are limited to keep the group intimate. Reserve your place today and spend a day making something extraordinary!

Unwrap your inner artist and celebrate the magic of the holiday season in this festive, four-session ceramics adventure! Designed to spark imagination and build true creative confidence, this workshop guides young makers through progressive, hands-on clay techniques as they turn raw clay into an incredible lineup of personalized holiday keepsakes. Each session unveils a brand-new festive creation. Students begin by shaping and decorating custom Christmas ornament keepsakes before diving into the structural fun of building detailed ceramic gingerbread houses. Next, makers let their imaginations run wild sculpting whimsical holiday knick-knacks, and they top off the experience by creating their very own mini ceramic Christmas tree, a glowing holiday masterpiece perfect for their bedroom display! Along the way, students master key hand-building, texturing, and decorating skills in an encouraging studio environment, leaving with a full collection of durable, handmade treasures ready to brighten their home for years to come.

Gather in the studio for a warm autumn evening sculpting a custom ceramic gravy boat for your holiday table. Perfect for passing around during family feasts or gifting to a holiday host, this workshop guides you step-by-step through shaping, forming, and detailing a functional vessel complete with a smooth pouring spout and comfortable handle.No prior ceramic experience is necessary as you explore handbuilding techniques like slab construction and pinching to construct your gravy boat. You will learn how to design a balanced base, flare and pinch a clean pouring lip, and attach a sturdy handle that feels great in the hand. After shaping your piece, you will have complete creative freedom to carve subtle seasonal textures, add decorative accents, and select rich glazes from our studio palette.All clay, tools, glazes, and double-firing services are provided. Please be sure to wear comfortable clothes you don't mind getting a little clay-dusted. Following the session, our studio team will handle the drying, glazing, and kiln firing, leaving your gravy boat food-, microwave-, and dishwasher-safe just in time for your Holiday spread.