Workshops

Prescott
April 26-27 "Raku and Aluminum Foil Saggar." Fee: $100. May 10-11 "Handbuilding" with Lana Wilson. Fee: $125. May 12-18 "Handbuilding and Coiling Intensive." Fee: $650. Instructor (unless noted above): Karen vanBarneveld-Price. Contact Karen vanBarneveld-Price; VanPrice Studio, 2057 Heavenly Place, Prescott 86303; vanprice1@msn.com; www.vanprice.com; (928) 443-9723.

August 7–9 “Rio Grande PMC Certificaton” with Tonya Davidson. Fee: $425. Contact Rio Grande, 2057 Heavenly Place, Prescott 86303; education@riogrande.com; www.riogrande.com/pmc/rio_rewards.htm; (866) 346-2698.

Mendocino
May 3 - 4 "Figures in Paperclay" with Gregg Jabs. Fee: $175; Members: $150, includes 50# of clay.

May 10 - 11 "Creative Extruding" with William Shinn. Fee: $175; Members: $150, includes 50# of clay.

May 17 - 18 "Cut Loose with Clay" with Melanie Knox. Fee: $175; Members: $150, includes 50# of clay.

May 24 - 26 "Wood-Fire Seduction" with Nicholas Blake Schwartz. Fee: $250; Members: $225, includes 50# of clay.

June 4-8 "Paperclay Encounter" with Chris Rodi. Fee: $375; Members: 
$350, includes 50 pounds of clay.

June 11-15 "Clay, Creativity & Beyond" with Ricahard Garriott-
Stejskal. Fee: $375; Members: $350, includes  50 pounds of clay.

June 18 -22 "Image Transfer Techniques" with Paul Wandless. Fee: 
$375; Members: $350, includes  50 pounds of clay.

June 25-29 "Objects & Ideas" with Sally Brogden. Fee: $375; Members: 
$350, includes  50 pounds of clay.

July 9-13 "Dynamic Jauntiness" with Annie Chrietzberg. Fee: $425; 
Members: $400, includes  50 pounds of clay.

July 16-20 "Finials as Fun" with Donna Billick. Fee: $375; Members: 
$350, includes clay and cement.

July 16-20 "Making Pots with Meaning" with Chris Staley. Fee: $375; 
Members: $350, includes 50 pounds of clay.

July 30-August 3 "Garden Vessels & Earthly Delights" with Ellen 
Sachtschale. Fee: $375; Members: $350, includes  50 pounds of clay.

August 6-10 "Berning Sculptures & Vessels" with Kelly and Trent 
Berning. Fee: $375; Members: $350, includes  50 pounds of clay.

August 13-17 "Basic Alternative Raku" with Eduardo Lazo. Fee: $375; 
Members: $350, includes  50 pounds of clay.

August 20-24 "Advanced Alternative Raku" with Eduardo Lazo. Fee: 
$375; Members: $350, includes  50 pounds of clay.

August 27-31 "Porcelain Slip Construction" with Geraldine Wallace. 
Fee: $375; Members: $350, includes  50 pounds of clay.

Contact Mendocino Art Center, 45200 Little Lake St., Mendocino 95460; www.mendocinoartcenter.org; (707) 937-5818.

Ojai
May 16–18 “A Weekend with Matt Long.” Fee: $200. Contact Dusti, Massarella’s Firehouse Pottery, Gallery and Clay School, 109 S. Montgomery St., Ojai 93023; firehousepottery@sbcglobal.net; www.firehouse-pottery.com; (805) 646-9453.

May 17–18 “Raku at Beatrice Wood’s Studio” with Mike McNutt and Shevon Sullivan. Fee: $325; one session, $240. Contact Janat Dundas, Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts, 8560 Ojai-Santa Paula Rd., Ojai 93023; info@beatricewood.com; www.beatricewood.com; (805) 646-3381.

San Diego
May 28-June 1 "The Raku Process: Forming, Surface, Glazing and Firing" with Steven Branfman.

Contact Jackson Gray, Clay Artists of San Diego, PO Box 22524, San Diego 92192; jackpots@speakeasy.net; www.clayartistsofsandiego.org; (858) 270-3828.

July 8 Demonstration Workshop with Ecuadorian Kichwa Potters. Contact San Diego Potter’s Guild, Spanish Village/1770 Village Place Studio #29, San Diego 92101; joanluly@mac.com; www.sandiegopottersguild.com; (619) 239-0507.

Torrance
April 26 “Ceramic Master Workshop” with Greg Riley. Class number: 1902.201. Fee: $45; residents, $35. Contact (310) 618-2720.

Ventura
May 10 Ceramic Sculptural Workshop with Fred Yokel. Fee: $60; members, $40. Contact Diana Farrell; dianafarrell@gmail.com; (805) 643-2418.

Carbondale
May 2–4 “Foil Saggar and Naked Raku” with Joe Brecha. Fee: $175. Contact Lauren Kearns, Carbondale Clay Center, 135 Main St., Carbondale 81623; lauren@carbondaleclay.org; www.carbondaleclay.org; (970) 963-2529.

Grand Junction
May 3–4 “Process in Carving and Throwing Porcelain Clay” with Tom and Elaine Coleman. Fee: $275; members, $250. Contact The Art Center, 1803 N. 7th St., Grand Junction 81501; csilverman@gjartcenter.org; (970) 243-7337, ext. 6.

Denver
January 5 “Plaster Workshop” with Jonathan Kaplan. Fee: $100. Contact Ceramic Design Group/Plinth Gallery, 3520 Brighton Blvd., Denver 80216; www.plinthgallery.com; www.ceramicdesigngroup.net; (303) 909-5488.

Grand Junction
May 3-4 "Process in Carving and Throwing Porcelain Clay" with Tom and Elaine Coleman. Fee: $275; members, $250. Contact The Art Center, 1803 N. 7th St., Grand Junction 81501; csilverman@gjartcenter.org; (970) 243-7337, ext. 6.

Snowmass Village
June 2-6, 2008, "Field & Frame: Exploring Plates and Platters" with Gail Kendall, Fee: $690, includes studio fee.

June 2-13, 2008, "Animal Imagery & Meaning," with Joe Bova, Fee: $900, includes studio fee.

June 9-20, 2008, "Handbuilt Pots: Form, Function and Context" with Mark Pharis. Fee: $900, includes studio fee.

June 16-27, 2008 "Ceramic Head Constructions" with Stan Welsh. Fee: $930, includes studio fee.

June 30 - July 11, 2008 "Slab & Coil: Handbuilding Fundamentals," with Jill Oberman & Sam Harvey. Fee: $980, includes studio fee.

July 7-18, 2008 "Ceramic Sculpture as Social/Political Commentary" with Richard Notkin. Fee: $1000, includes studio fee.

July 14-25, 2008 "Who You Are: A Self Portrait" with Tip Toland. Fee: $1000, includes studio fee.

Jul 21 - Aug 1, 2008, "Majolica on Terra Cotta Pottery" with Posey Bacopoulos. Fee: $1000, includes studio fee.

July 28-August 8, 2008 "Handbuilding Vessels" with John and Andrea Gill. Fee: $1080, includes studio fees.

August 4-15, 2008, "On & Off the Wheel: Basic Pottery" with Andy Brayman and Christa Assad. Fee: $1080, includes studio fees.

August 18-29, 2008 "Wood-fired and Decorated: the Bourry Box Alternative" with Charity Davis-Woodard and Special Guest Artist Lorna Meaden. Fee: $1080, includes studio fees.

Sept 6-19, 2008 "Finding Form through Surface" with Mary Barringer and Special Guest Artists David Pinto and Sam Clarkson. Contact: Doug Casebeer, e-mail: info@andersonranch.org;
telephone (970) 923-3181 x201, 5263 Owl Creek Rd., Snowmass Village, CO 81615; see http://www.andersonranch.org/workshops/index.php?page=workshops-overview.

Kent
May 3–4 Workshop with Jack Troy. Contact Nancy Magnusson; ncmagnusson@joimail.com; (860) 309-8267.

Decatur
May 3-4 "Raku Spectacular" with Steven Branfman. Fee: $245.

May 16 "Sculptural Teapots and Handbuilding" with Richard Notkin.

May 17-18 "A Plethora of Handbuilding Techniques" with Richard Notkin. Fee (unless noted above): $135.

November 9–11 “Dreaming in Clay with Metal” with Lisa Clague.Fee: $295.

Contact MudFire Clayworks, 175 Laredo Dr., Decatur 30030; info@mudfire.com; (404) 377-8033.

Macon
April 26 "Bringing the Ceramic Surface to Life" with Andy Nasisse. Fee; $75.
Contact: Macon Arts Alliance, (478) 743-6940 or www.maconarts.org

Portland
May 31 “Mold Making for the Potter” with Jonathan White. June 14 “Image Transfer from Copier Image” with Kelly Donohoe. July 12 “Slip and Resist Decorating Techniques” with Maureen Mills. July 26 “Moving Beyond the Jar: Glaze Formulation at Cone 5/6” with Chris Archer. August 9 “Sagger Firing and Terra Sigillata” with Tacha Vosburgh. Fee/session: $60. Contact Portland Pottery, 118 Washington Ave., Portland 04101; studiodesk@portlandpottery.com; www.portlandpottery.com; (207) 772-4334.

Somerville
May 17–18 Workshop with Brenda Quinn. Fee: $360; members, $180. Contact Lynn Gervens, Mudflats, 149 Broadway, Somerville 02145; lynn@mudflats.org; www.mudflat.org; (617) 628-0589.

Saugatuck
July 6-19 Site-Specific Installations with Clay with Sadashi Inuzuka. Fee: $1200-$2220 (additional lab fee of $150). Contact Sarah Workneh, Ox-Bow, School of Art and Artists' Residency, Saugatuck, MI 49453; (312) 629-6157; ox-bow@artic.edu; www.ox-bow.org.

Kansas City
May 3-4 "Form Forum" with Christa Asaad. Fee/session: $125.

Contact Red Star Studios Ceramic Center, 821 W. 17th St., Kansas City 64108; gallery@redstarstudios.org; www.redstarstudios.org; (816) 474-7316.

Helena
May 19-23 "Soda Kiln Design and Construction" with Donovan Palmquist. Fee: $450. Contact Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts, 2915 Country Club Ave., Helena 59602; archiebray@archiebray.org; www.archiebray.org; (406) 443-3502.

Las Vegas
May 3–4 “Handbuilding the Human Form” with Patti Warashina. Fee: $490, includes lodging.

May 26–31 “Function, Sculpture and Marketing” with Bill van Gilder. Fee: $1270, includes lodging.

Contact Pottery West, 5026 N. Pioneer Way, Las Vegas 89149; potterywest@cox.net; www.potterywest.com; (702) 987-3023.

Demarest
May 31 “Raku Firing” with David Hughes. Fee: $115.

June 7 and 14 (2 Saturdays) "A Personal Approach to Glazing" with Beatrice Bloom. Fee: $115, plus firing fee payable during class. Participants must bring 6-10 bisqued pieces to each session; the results from the first session will be ready for the second.

June 17-20 "Oven to Table: Pots for Cooking and Serving" with Robbie Lobell. Fee: $450
plus material and firing fees payable during class. Registration fee includes Monday lecture and potluck dinner.

Contact Lorraine Zaloom, The Art School at Old Church, 561 Piermont Rd., Demarest 07627; info@tasoc.org; www.tasoc.org; (201) 767-7160.

Layton
May 17–18 “Mud Glorious Mud” with Adam Welch. Fee: $285. May 24–26 “Flash Firing and Multi-fired Raku” with Harvey Sadow. Fee: $325. Contact Registrar, Peters Valley Craft Center, 19 Kuhn Rd., Layton 07851; pv@warwick.net; www.petersvalley.org; (973) 948-5200.

Lincroft
May 3 “Parent and Child Ceramics: Mother’s Day Vases.” Fee: $24. May 7, 14 “Precious Metal Clay: Dangling Bracelets.” May 17, 24 “Precious Metal Clay: Initial Necklace.” Fee: $90. Contact Thompson Park Creative Arts Center, Monmouth County Park System, 805 Newman Springs Rd., Lincroft 07738; www.monmouthcountyparks.com; (732) 842-4000, ext. 4343.

Abiquiu
July 14–20 “Handmade Tiles: Images of the Southwest” with Susan Martin Serra. Fee: $385. Contact Ghost Ranch, Highway 84 N., Abiquiu 87510; darlener@ghostranch.org; www.ghostranch.org; (505) 685-4333.

Santa Fe
May 17-18 "Paper Clay for Sculpture" with Judy Nelson-Moore. Fee/session: $215. Contact Santa Fe Clay, 1615 Paseo De Peralta, Santa Fe 87501; sfc@santafeclay.com; www.santafeclay.com; (505) 984-1122.

Silver City
May 26–30 Workshop with Tom Coleman. Fee: $300. Contact Claude Smith III; smithc@wnmu.edu; (575) 538-6501

Cross River
April 27 or May 18 “Raku Firing” with David Hughes. Fee: $125. Contact Katonah Art Center, 131 Bedford Rd., Katonah 10536; katonahartcenter@earthlink.net; www.katonahartcenter.com; (914) 232-4843.

Katonah
May 4 “Clay Silver” with David Hughes. Fee: $125. Contact Katonah Art Center, 131 Bedford Rd., Katonah 10536; katonahartcenter@earthlink.net; www.katonahartcenter.com; (914) 232-4843.

Long Island City
May 17–18 “Image Transfer Techniques for Clay” with Paul Andrew Wandless. Fee: $225. Contact BrickHouse Ceramic Art Center, 10-34 44th Dr., Long Island City 11101; ellen.day@brickhouseny.com; www.brickhouseny.com; (718) 784-4907.

New York
May 19 "Mosaics" with Eddie Dominguez. Fee: $400. Contact 92nd St. Y, Lexington Ave. at 92nd St., New York 10128; www.92y.org; (212) 415-5565.

May 16–18, June 6–8 “PMC Connection Artisan Certification.” Fee: $510. May 17–18, June 7–8 “Techniques in Precious Metal Clay.” Fee: $285. Contact Vera Lightstone, 347 W. 39th St., New York 10018; vera@silverclay.com; www.silverclay.com; (212) 947-6879.

Port Chester
May 3-4 "Down to Earth" with Joseph Pintz. Fee: $180. Contact Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester 10573; mail@clayartcenter.org; www.clayartcenter.org; (914) 937-2047.

Brasstown
Ongoing weeklong clay workshops at the John C. Campbell Folk School. Open year-round. (January 1-December 31) $478/week tution; food and lodging available on site for an additional fee. One Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC 28902; (800) 365-5724; (828) 837-2775; info@folkschool.org; www.folkschool.org; Call to request a free catalog with course descriptions, photographs, and registration details.

Charlotte
May 3 ”Gas Kiln 101” with Andrew Linton. Fee: $50. Contact Andrew Linton, Pottery Central, 4843 Monroe Rd., Charlotte 28205; potterycen@cs.com; www.potterycentral.com; (704) 537-4477.

Wentworth
June 7–9 “Maiolica Workshop” with Matthias Ostermann. Fee: $225; Carolina Clay Guild members, $200. Contact Molly Lithgo, Carolina Clay Guild, PO Box 5656, Greensboro, NC 27435; mlithgo@tria.rr.com; (336) 275-1202.

Eugene
June 23 Workshop with Robert Barron. Contact Tom Rohr; rohr@lanecc.edu; (541) 463-5417.

Philadelphia
May 17-18 "Investigating Form and Surface with Majolica" with Linda Arbuckle. May 31 “Teapots” with Doug Herron. June 14 “Significant Surfaces: Creating Meaning Through Pattern and Layers” with Naomi Cleary. Contact The Clay Studio, 139 N. Second St., 19106; www.theclaystudio.org; (215) 925-3453.

June 28–29 “It’s Pouring Pots!,” handbuilding teapots, pitchers and various small pouring pots with Sandi Pierantozzi. Fee: $200, includes materials and lunch. Contact Neil Patterson and Sandi Pierantozzi, Neighborhood Potters, 2034 Fairmount Ave., Philadelphia 19130; pots@sandiandneil.com; www.sandiandneil.com; (215) 236-1617.

Fort Worth
June 20- 22, "Attention to Surface Excellence," with Vee Chin, Bridget Hauser, Gary Huntoon, Jim Bob Salazar, Fee: $125. To reserve your place at the workshop send a check for $125 made out to LMRA. Send the check or money order to Orbry Chamblee, 1819 East Lake Dr., Weatherford, Texas, 76087; telephone (817) 223-6600.

Weatherford
June 20–22 “Attention to Surface Excellence” with Vee Chin, Bridget Hauser, Gary Huntoon and Jim Bob Salazar. Fee: $125. Contact Orbry Chamblee, LMRA, 1819 E. Lake Dr., Weatherford 76087; www.sunsetcanyonpottery.com/bio.html; http://vickihardin.com/gallery/huntoon/index.htm.

Shelburne
May 10, June 14, July 12, August 9 Raku Workshop with Adam Conway. Fee/session: $55. Contact Shelburne Art Center, 54 Harbor Rd., PO Box 52, Shelburne 05482; info@shelburneartcenter.org; www.shelburneartcenter.org; (802) 985-3648.

Waitsford
June 23-24 "Raku Firing: Tips and Techniques for Great Results." Fee: $200.

Ongoing (participants choose the time, length & course of study) "Stay & Clay" Fee $200/day, Includes: B&B stay, materials, firings, wheel instruction.
Contact Luke Iannuzzi, 1460 Main St., Waitsfield 05673; (800) 496-8878;  info@wilderfarminn.com; www.thenakedpotter.org

Arlington
May 17–18 “Expanding Possibilities with Clay” with Lisa Clague. Fee/session: $185. Contact Lee Arts Center, 5722 Lee Highway, Arlington 22207; www.arlingtonarts.org/leearts.htm; (703) 228-0558.

Berryville
May 16–24 “Wood Firing in the Country with Mizue” with Mizue Croswell. Fee: $170. Contact Gail Adkisson, Creative Clay Studios, 5704E General Washington Dr., Alexandria 22312; daisy_gail@msn.com; www.creativeclaypottery.com; (703) 750-9480.

Floyd
May 10–17 “Pots for the Garden” with Dandee Pattee. Fee: $100; members, $80. Contact Chris Shackelford, The Jacksonville Center, 220 Parkway Lane S., Suite 1, Floyd 24091; info@jacksonvillecenter.org; http://jacksonvillecenter.org; (540) 745-2784.

Norfolk
June 6–8, 2008 "Using Colored Clay and Colored Slips" with Chris Campbell  www.ccpottery.com. $135; CDA members, $105. Virginia Wesleyan College, Hofheimer Fine Arts Building. Contact: Sooz Yager, Workshop Committee Chair, soozigus@cox.net; telephone: (757) 595-3185. Or make check payable to CDA and mail to: Susan Yager, 121 Terrell Road, Newport News, VA  23606; Non-members, please include email and phone.

Huntington
May 2-4 "The Process is Everything: Working with Ed Eberle." Fee: $225; members, $195; teachers, $165; students, $120. Contact Brad Boston, Huntington Museum of Art, 2033 McCoy Rd., Huntington 25701; bboston@hmoa.org; www.hmoa.org; (304) 529-2701.

Fish Creek
May 19–23 “Tilemaking” with Jeanne Aurelius. Fee: $300. Contact Cathy Hoke-Gonzales, Peninsula Art School, 3900 County F, Fish Creek 54212; staff@peninsulaartschool.org; www.peninsulaartschool.com; telephone (920) 868-3455.

Adelaide 
May 23-25 "The Fusion Conference," includes pre-conference workshops and presentations by Matt Long and Rachelle Chinnery. Contact The Ontario Clay and Glass Association, 1444 Queen St. E., Toronto, ON M4L 1E1; fusion@clayandglass.on.ca; www.clayandglass.on.ca; (416) 438-8946.

Ontario, Toronto
May 23-25 "The Fusion Conference," includes pre-conference workshops and presentations by Matt Long and Rachelle Chinnery. Contact The Ontario Clay and Glass Association, 1444 Queen St. E., Toronto, ON M4L 1E1; fusion@clayandglass.on.ca; www.clayandglass.on.ca; (416) 438-8946.

Skælskør
May 5-11 "Experimental Woodfire" with Robert Sanderson. Fee: 2300 DKr (US$456).

Contact International Ceramic Research Center-Guldagergaard, Heilmannsvej 31A, Skælskør DK-4230; ceramic@ceramic.dk; www.ceramic.dk; 45 5819 0016.

Midi-pyrenees, Cordes sur Ciel
April 27–May 3 “Spring Course: Assuncion.” May 11–17 “Pentacost.” Fee/session: C425 (US$632).Instructor: Frank Theunissen. Contact Frank Theunissen, La Céramique, La Plaine, Cordes sur Ciel 81170; info@laceramique.com; www.laceramique.com; (33) 5 63 53 72 97.

Florence, Certaldo
May 11–24 “Architectural Ceramics” with Marcia Selsor. Fee: $3000. August 31–September 13 “Salt Firing” with Jane Hamlyn and Pietro Maddalena. Fee: $2100. Contact Pietro Maddalena, La Meridiana, International School of Ceramic Art in Tuscany, Loc. Bagnano, 135, Certaldo 50052; info@lameridiana.fi.it; www.lameridiana.fi.it; (39) 0571 660084.

Fondi
May 25–June 1 “Medieval Town–Italian Maiolica Workshop,” includes day trips to Rome and Vietri. Fee: $1015/week, includes lodging, most meals and materials. For more information, visit www.workshophostel.com. Contact Workshop Hostel, PO Box 2003, Newport Beach, CA 92659; workshophostel@gmail.com; (714) 600-9535.

Marsciano
May 1–4 “Wheel Throwing” with Luca Leandri. Fee: C300 (US$446). May 23–25 “Workshop on Raku.” Fee: C250 (US$372). Contact Luca Leandri, La Fratta art-house, Voc. Fratta 157, Marsciano 06055; info@lafratta.it; www.lafratta.it; (39) 075 8785111.

Tuscany
July 3–17 “Wood Fired Terra-cotta in Italy” with Don Davis. Fee: $2700. Contact Don Davis, Associate Professor, Dept. of Art and Design, ETSU; davisdr@etsu.edu; davis1clay@charter.net; www.dondavispottery.com; (423) 439-7864; (423) 207-1228.

MAIOLICA Decorative Workshop. 
May 27-June 7, 2008 Fee: $1,899/12 days.
Includes Day Trip to Rome and Vietri (Amalfi), instructions, materials, some meals, and lodging in the Historical Center of a Medieval Town walking distance to shops, restaurants, cafes, etc. Fun Place to live and learn.
Contact: Astrid Gotuzzo (714) 600.9535;  www.GotuzzoWorkshops.com

Falmouth
April 25–May 3 “Working in Jamaica: Ceramic Vessels and Pottery” with John Neely, Alleghany Meadows, Doug Casebeer and David Pinto. Fee: $2850 for single tuition. Contact Doug Ellis, Anderson Ranch Arts Center, 5263 Owl Creek Rd., Snowmass Village, CO 81615; dellis@andersonranch.org; www.andersonranch.org; www.jamaicaclay.com; (970) 923-3181.

February 2009 “Village Pottery Experience,” includes work and fire with village potters. Limit of 12 persons. Contact Denys James, Discovery Art Travel, 182 Welbury Dr., Salt Spring Island, British Columbia V8K 2L8 Canada; denys@denysjames.com; www.denysjames.com; (250) 537-4906.

November 8–27 “Ceramics and Cultural Excursion,” includes Berber traditional pottery, adobe architecture and tile art in Southern Morroco. Limit of 12 persons. Contact Denys James, Discovery Art Travel, 182 Welbury Dr., Salt Spring Island, British Columbia V8K 2L8 Canada; denys@denysjames.com; www.denysjames.com; (250) 537-4906.

January–February 2009 “Burma: Ceramics and Cultural Excursion,” includes pottery making and firing in traditional villages, cultural and historical tours. Limit of 12 persons. Contact Denys James, Discovery Art Travel, 182 Welbury Dr., Salt Spring Island, British Columbia V8K 2L8 Canada; denys@denysjames.com; www.denysjames.com; (250) 537-4906.

September 18–October 9 “Turkey Ceramics Excursion,” includes hands-on workshops including handbuilding, colored porcelain and decals with Mehmet Kutlu and Erdogan Gulec. September 22–26 Workshop with Mehmet Kutlu. Limit of 12 persons. Contact Denys James, Discovery Art Travel, 182 Welbury Dr., Salt Spring Island, British Columbia V8K 2L8 Canada; denys@denysjames.com; www.denysjames.com; (250) 537-4906.