Anatomy of a Lamp
Saturday, November 9, 2024
5:30–7:30pm
Cost: $100
Learn how to wire a ceramic lamp in this 2-hour workshop with David Hollingsworth. From traditional table lamps to illuminated sculptures, we will discuss how to design ceramics for successful lamp-making. David will demonstrate how to wire a lamp and there will be several handmade lamps for participants to assemble themselves. By the end of the evening, participants will have the skills and confidence to wire their own ceramic creations. Participants will be able to consult with David in the months following the workshop for help sourcing and selecting the right parts to assemble their own lamps. We will not be working with clay during this workshop, it will focus on design and wiring.
Throwing Off the Hump
Saturday, November 16, 2024
5:30–7:30pm
Cost: $100
Learn to throw from the hump in this 2-hour workshop with Abbey Eaton. This technique is useful for throwing multiple pieces in one sitting, including small items and lids. This is a workshop for potters with experience. Being able to center is a prerequisite. Note: pieces will not be saved.
Make an Ocarina
Saturday, December 14
6–9pm
Cost: $170
An evening workshop taught by Isabella Jansen. We're going to unlock the secrets of making whistles and ocarinas that work beautifully. Uncover how the size and position of the hole can change the pitch, and watch as adding more holes brings more notes into the mix. Let your creativity run wild, transforming your whistle into a whimsical animal or embellishing it with unique patterns and textures. Let's dive into the process of creating music with clay!
The cost covers the firing fees for one ocarina that you'll create. Your masterpiece will be fired, glazed, and ready for collection approximately three weeks after the workshop.
So, what are you waiting for? Let's make some music!
How To Make the Perfect Bowl
Wednesday, August 28, 6–9pm
An evening workshop taught by Marianne Kerry
Cost $150
The objective of this workshop is to create beautiful, well-balanced wheel-thrown bowls.
Learn tips & techniques on what makes a bowl elegant yet functional. This is a hands-on workshop with plenty of demonstrations and explanations on how to throw a bowl that has a beautiful slope, sits level, feels balanced, and is neither bottom or top heavy. A Trimming demonstration will also be included.
Notes: 1) This workshop is for potters with some experience. 2) As this is a skill-building session, work produced during the workshop will not be saved (unless you are a current studio member or student).
Luster Workshop
Sunday, June 23, 11:30am–2pm
Join us for an in-depth workshop on luster firing.
Expert ceramic artist, Lynn Goodman, will instruct a small group in all aspects of this amazing technique. In lusterware, liquid metal luster is applied over vitrified pieces that have already been glazed and fired. They then undergo a third special firing which results in a metallic iridescent final look.
Gold Luster is made of particles of real gold suspended in a liquid medium. This organic binder burns off in the firing, providing beautiful gold accents on your glazed work. Other luster metals can also be applied in the same way — such as platinum, white gold , and mother of pearl (an iridescent raku-like finish).
Workshop participants will receive instruction on several different application techniques as well as safety and health protection issues. To ensure proper ventilation, this workshop is held out of doors directly in front of the studio. Workshop participants are invited to bring their handmade glazed and fired ceramic work to paint during the workshop. Firing of workshop pieces will take place at La Mano shortly after the workshop and will be available for pickup within 2 weeks.
All work painted by workshop participants will be eligible for La Mano's special luster firings at a standard fee (5 cents per cubic inch). Subsequent to the workshop, all workshop participants will be eligible to have their work fired at La Mano whenever luster firings are scheduled.
Included in the price of the workshop is a pouch containing the materials (except the precious metals) that you will need to apply the luster. You can pre order one or more jars of luster through La Mano at our special price for workshop participants OR you can bring your own. Please specify which metal(s) you would like to purchase at time of registration. (Note: availability of some metals may be limited, so we will honor pre-orders as they are received.)
Registration and fees
2 and 1/2 hour workshop - $150/person
Luster Prices
Premium Gold – 2 g: $60
White Gold – 2 g: $40 (results are silver-like)
Mother of Pearl – 15 mL: $20 (iridescent raku-like finish)
Valentine's Clay Date
Saturday, February 10
Hand Building Workshop: 6–8pm
Wheel Workshop: 6:30–8:30pm
Cost: $200 per couple
Try something new with someone you love. Enjoy a two hour workshop of guided instruction in either hand building or wheel throwing. No experience necessary. We will glaze your finished work of art and it will be ready for pick-up four to six weeks later.
Wine will be available to toast your Valentine.
Refunds + Cancellations
In order to receive a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the start time of the workshop — there is a $20 processing fee. There are no partial refunds or credits on workshop fees. There are no refunds within 24 hours of the workshop start time.