A NISDA instructor will demonstrate how to make a simple bowl on the potter’s wheel, or how to use hand building methods, Including coil and slab to create functional or sculptural forms.

Demonstration of Wheel or Hand Building techniques 

Individual time with staff assistance to create personal objects . As time allows: Surface designs using under glazing or texturing. 

Participants will choose a glaze for their piece to be applied by the ceramics staff when fired.  After the class has concluded, the NISDA team will dry, trim, and glaze your pot.

Pieces are bisque fired, then glazed, and fired again. 

The entire process takes 2-4 weeks.

We will notify the contact person for your group that they are ready for pickup. You may opt to ship your pieces. The fee is $50 for up to 2 standard sized objects.

Scheduling Options + Fees:

Workshops are 2 hours in length.

Monday and Wednesday 1–4 pm

Friday and Saturday 2:30–6 pm

Payment:

Payment is due upon confirmation. 

An invoice will be sent via email or text. 

Fee:

2 hour workshop: $100 per person (minimum $200.) includes one fired bowl or hand built item per person

Shipping add : $50 additional fee for 2 pots

Cancellations

A credit (to be used at a later date) will be issued if a cancellation is requested by the students. If NISDA needs to cancel the workshop a full refund is made.

Please note: Due to the messy nature of working with clay: 

We recommend wearing comfortable clothing that is not precious.  Please bring an old towel ~ if you can. Please no food or alcoholic beverages in our workshops. Participants are welcome to bring a bottle of water and a small snack.