workshops
Pottery workshops feature Callanwolde’s most popular year-round ceramic classes.
Learn the basics of ceramic wheel throwing, glaze ornaments with the unique
Raku method, learn how to hand sculpt a clay mug, and more.
Kid and family-friendly ceramic workshops are available!
Pottery Workshop offerings during Winter House:
Wheel Throwing 101
Wheel Throwing is the traditional way that potters make pots on a turning wheel. In this workshop, you will experience and learn about the basics of throwing and making pottery. By the end of the workshop, the goal is to make a clay bowl. It takes practice, but it's a lot of fun. Clay and firing of your piece is included.
Multiple Dates Available
Ages 16+
$65.00
Watch the Callanwolde Potter Director in action!
Raku Ornaments
This glazing workshop introduces you to the spectacular art of raku firing. Special glazes are used to make one-of-a-kind pieces. Pick your glaze, apply it to your ornament, then we'll fire it. Students will be able to observe the process and will also be helping to prep for the final post-reduction. You’ll have beautiful finished and fired ornaments by the end of the workshop!
Multiple Dates Available
Ages 16+
$32.00
Handbuild a Mug
Handbuilding is a basic sculptural technique to make ceramic art with, you guessed it, your hands! This type of clay forming is done without the use of a potter's wheel. In this clay workshop, you'll learn and experience a variety of techniques to create a clay mug! Clay and the firing of your piece is included.
Multiple Dates Available
Ages 16+
$50.00
Handbuild a Votive/Wall Hanging
Handbuilding is a basic sculptural technique to make ceramic art with, you guessed it, your hands! This type of clay forming is done without the use of a potter's wheel. In this clay workshop, you'll learn and experience a variety of techniques to create a clay mug! Clay and the firing of your piece is included.
Multiple Dates Available
Ages 16+
$50.00
Handbuild a Challah/Holiday Tray
Handbuilding is a basic sculptural technique to make ceramic art with, you guessed it, your hands! This type of clay forming is done without the use of a potter's wheel. In this clay workshop, you'll learn and experience a variety of techniques to create a clay mug! Clay and the firing of your piece is included.
Multiple Dates Available
Ages 16+
$50.00
Can't commit to a workshop?
Glaze an ornament or a clay mug!
Glazing stations will be available during open hours, no prior registration required!
Location:
Callanwolde Mansion, Courtyard
workshops
Pottery isn't just for the adults – join us for a kid and family-friendly potter workshop!
Kids Pottery: Winter Fairy & Gnome Doors
Multiple Dates Available
Ages 7+ (ages 7 – 9 need guardian present)
$30.00
Kids Pottery:
Snowmen Sculpture!
Multiple Dates Available
Ages 16+
$24.00