PROGRAMS AT NISDA

Classes + Workshops

CLAY TILE MAKING

All Skill Levels
Adult 18+
(Teens are invited to register, Youth Artists may enroll with an Adult)


Instructor: 
Laura Herhold

Explore texture, repetitive pattern, drawing in clay, as well as slab, and handbuilding techniques in clay as we learn to create tiles for installation or as objects of beauty.

  • workshop description

    Tiles can tell a narrative story... and tiles can reveal impressions and patterns from nature. The studio is equipped with a slab roller and the required hand tools. We will also explore surface treatments and simple glaze options. Bring your ideas! 


    Students purchase clay from NISDA. $ 25  bag for $ 60. Which includes the cost of glaze and firing.

Clay Wheel All Levels

August 29, 2025
September 1–24

Handbuilding Fall 2025

August 29, 2025
Wednesdays
September 3–24

Handbuilding Extended Fall 2025

August 28, 2025
October 1-15

Clay Wheel Extended Studio

August 24, 2025
September 29–October 15

Wheel 1 and Handbuilding Combo

August 23, 2025
September 1-24

Wheel 1 and Handbuilding Combo Extended Studio

August 21, 2025
September 29–October 15

Long Shed Clay

May 26, 2025
Open Studio Community Membership
July 1-October 15