Events

PHO 03 – Darkroom Workshop (Durham)

By Adam Faust / March 12, 2026 / Comments Off on PHO 03 – Darkroom Workshop (Durham)

This hands-on workshop offers both an introduction and a continuing study of black-and-white film development and silver gelatin printing. Ideal for beginners learning the process for the first time or photographers looking to refresh their darkroom skills, students learn to develop film and make traditional silver gelatin darkroom prints. Chemistry is provided; students supply their…

Spring Pottery Show

By Krupa Kanaiya / April 2, 2026 / Comments Off on Spring Pottery Show

Functional, Decorative, and Sculptural Ceramics Functional, Decorative, and Sculptural Ceramics featuring Julia Burns, Chad Dittmer, Peter Hamilton, Abbey Hull, Kate Pak, Doug Tobin and Ginger Vento, Ceramics Program Director John Roberts and Callanwolde instructors. Artist Spotlight: Kellsey Hook Resident Assistant   Please note: This This exhibition and pottery sale is free to attend. RSVP is…

JWY 05 – Beginning/Intermediate Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design (Gindler)

By Adam Faust / March 12, 2026 / Comments Off on JWY 05 – Beginning/Intermediate Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design (Gindler)

This course will teach traditional metalsmithing skills including sawing, piercing, texturing, shaping, and forming metal; soldering and cold connections, and bezel-setting cabochon gemstones. It is appropriate for beginners with no previous experience with metalsmithing, as well as for intermediate students. Students will learn to use and care for the tools of the craft, and will…

POT 14 – Beginning Wheel (O’Leary)

By Krupa Kanaiya / January 22, 2026 / Comments Off on POT 14 – Beginning Wheel (O’Leary)

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POT 21 – Intermediate Level 2 – Wheel (Soda) (Tobin)

By Krupa Kanaiya / January 22, 2026 / Comments Off on POT 21 – Intermediate Level 2 – Wheel (Soda) (Tobin)

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WELL 07 – Beginning Kung Fu (Waggener)

By Adam Faust / January 22, 2026 / Comments Off on WELL 07 – Beginning Kung Fu (Waggener)

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POT 07 – Intermediate Sculpting (Klapthor)

By Adam Faust / March 12, 2026 / Comments Off on POT 07 – Intermediate Sculpting (Klapthor)

This class will introduce students to the art of figure sculpting through a variety of forms including human, animal, and even imaginary. Early projects in the class will focus on details of our figures like faces and hands as we learn about basic structure and anatomy. Later projects will combine these details into full figure…

WELL 05 – Beginning Kung Fu (Waggener)

By Adam Faust / March 12, 2026 / Comments Off on WELL 05 – Beginning Kung Fu (Waggener)

In this class you will be introduced to My Jhong Law Horn kung fu. A northern style, we focus on stances, kicks, punches, and forms. Also, applications and self-defense. Wear loose fitting, athletic clothes, and soft-soled shoes. You will sweat! Ages 8 and up welcome and no experience necessary.

POT 19 – Exploring Atmospheric Firing (Tobin)

By Krupa Kanaiya / March 12, 2026 / Comments Off on POT 19 – Exploring Atmospheric Firing (Tobin)

Students explore wheel throwing while refining forming techniques and altering thrown forms beyond symmetry. The course introduces atmospheric firing, including soda firing, cone 6 and cone 10 reduction, and the use of wood and ash in saggars to create unique kiln effects. Prerequisite – Intermediate Level Wheel

VPOT 01 – Virtual Handbuiling (L.Buff)

By Krupa Kanaiya / March 12, 2026 / Comments Off on VPOT 01 – Virtual Handbuiling (L.Buff)

Learn how to create functional clay works of art using techniques of coil, slab, carving and manipulating forms. Surface design processes in texture will also be discussed. NOTE: Virtual students have work-from-home and on-site glaze studio privileges only. No on-site access to wheel or handbuilding studios.

POT 14 – Beginning Wheel (O’Leary)

By Adam Faust / March 12, 2026 / Comments Off on POT 14 – Beginning Wheel (O’Leary)

This is the perfect entry level class for beginning wheel students. It will cover the basic techniques of throwing, glazing, and firing. Students will also learn the important safety guidelines and procedures of the ceramics studio. Projects on the wheel will focus on small forms (cups, bowls, saucers). For all virtual and onsite Pottery classes,…

Master Gardeners Plant Sale

By Krupa Kanaiya / April 24, 2026 / Comments Off on Master Gardeners Plant Sale

Bring home a new plant from the master gardeners who keep our gardens so beautiful at Callanwolde.