• Dates:

  ~ January 12th & 26th, 6-9pm

  ~ February 9th & 23rd, 6-9pm

• Class Size: Limited to 12 adults (21+), ensuring personalized instruction

• Included:

  • Clay, tools, and installation instruction

  • Firing of one finished pendant light lamp shade

• What to Bring:

  ~ An apron or towel (or wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy!)

  ~ Design inspiration (optional)

  ~ Measurements of your lamp! Bring the screw attachment that holds the shade on if you have one

Under the guidance of an experienced instructor, you’ll explore coil-building, slump molding and slab construction techniques to create a ceramic pendant. We’ll cover essential skills like structural support, surface refinement, and finishing techniques to ensure your piece is both durable and visually striking.

✹ First Class:

Building the Form(2 hours)

• Introduction to medium- large scale hand-building and structural stability

• Coil and slab techniques for building height and volume

• Managing moisture levels to prevent cracks and collapse

Refining, Surface Design, Drying Prep(1 hour)

• Discussion on glazing options and finishing techniques

• Smoothing, shaping, and detailing the vessel’s surface

• Carving, texturing, or adding decorative elements

• Preparing the vessel for drying and firing

✹ Second Class:

Glaze Session (3 hours)

• You will be instructed on how to glaze you work and different glazing techniques

By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a hand-built ceramic pendant lightshade. After firing, a glazing session will be available for those who want to add color and depth to their piece

This workshop is perfect for adults 21+ who want to explore hand-built ceramics, whether you're a beginner or an experienced ceramicist looking to expand your skills. No prior experience is needed—just patience, creativity, and a willingness to work big!

✹ Local pickup: You will be emailed when your item is ready and can schedule a pickup time.

✹ We are Out-of-towner friendly! Just choose the shipping option instead of pickup.

If you are an out-of-towner, and can not attend the glazing class; the instructor can glaze it for you and ship it

✹ Full refund if canceled up to 30 days before class date.

✹ 50% refund or rebooking (if available) up to 15 days prior.

✹ No refund or rebooking within 15 days of class.