Spend two days with artist Laura Williams (they/she) learning to pinch and coil refined pottery using your most fundamental tool, your hands. Spend the first day of the workshop exploring pinching and coiling as a means to create refined functional ceramics. Learn how to pinch wares of different shapes, discuss lids and handles, and refine your technique. Spend the second day of the class learning how to use terra sigillata and underglaze to build dynamic and bright surfaces. All skill levels are welcome. This class is for folks 18+. Class size is 12 and will be held at Patina Gallery, 2201 E Michigan St
We will have coffee, water, and light snacks provided each day, but guests are welcome to bring their own lunch. We have a refrigerator, microwave, and stove/ oven available for use.
Class fee includes 10lb of Sheltowee clay from Kentucky Mudworks, communal tools, mixable speedball underglazes in the primary colors + black and white, and terra sigillata. We will also store work for the duration of the workshop, and provide bisque firing at our studio.
If you would like to bring your own clay, underglazes, and tools in addition to what is provided, please check with the studio via email to confirm materials.
If you need to cancel, we require 2 weeks (14 days) notice for a refund. Due to the preparation involved, we cannot refund or transfer to a future class if the requested notice is not given.
About the Artist
Laura Williams (they/she) is a UK born, US based ceramic artist whose practice explores material, narrative, color and play. Laura studied ceramics at the University of Wisconsin - Madison and has worked as a ceramics educator for the last decade. They’ve led and assisted at several art centers including; Lillstreet Art Center, Adamah Art Studios, Shake Rag Center for the Arts, Made Chicago, The Digs Chicago, Watershed Ceramics Center, Haystack Center for Craft, and Highland Studio and Gallery. Laura co-founded the Chicago Ceramics Crawl, a ceramics tour showcasing Chicago’s clay community.
Spend two days with artist Laura Williams (they/she) learning to pinch and coil refined pottery using your most fundamental tool, your hands. Spend the first day of the workshop exploring pinching and coiling as a means to create refined functional ceramics. Learn how to pinch wares of different shapes, discuss lids and handles, and refine your technique. Spend the second day of the class learning how to use terra sigillata and underglaze to build dynamic and bright surfaces. All skill levels are welcome. This class is for folks 18+. Class size is 12 and will be held at Patina Gallery, 2201 E Michigan St
We will have coffee, water, and light snacks provided each day, but guests are welcome to bring their own lunch. We have a refrigerator, microwave, and stove/ oven available for use.
Class fee includes 10lb of Sheltowee clay from Kentucky Mudworks, communal tools, mixable speedball underglazes in the primary colors + black and white, and terra sigillata. We will also store work for the duration of the workshop, and provide bisque firing at our studio.
If you would like to bring your own clay, underglazes, and tools in addition to what is provided, please check with the studio via email to confirm materials.
If you need to cancel, we require 2 weeks (14 days) notice for a refund. Due to the preparation involved, we cannot refund or transfer to a future class if the requested notice is not given.
About the Artist
Laura Williams (they/she) is a UK born, US based ceramic artist whose practice explores material, narrative, color and play. Laura studied ceramics at the University of Wisconsin - Madison and has worked as a ceramics educator for the last decade. They’ve led and assisted at several art centers including; Lillstreet Art Center, Adamah Art Studios, Shake Rag Center for the Arts, Made Chicago, The Digs Chicago, Watershed Ceramics Center, Haystack Center for Craft, and Highland Studio and Gallery. Laura co-founded the Chicago Ceramics Crawl, a ceramics tour showcasing Chicago’s clay community.
