In this two hours class, we’ll discuss and see the process involved in making porcelain slip crystalline christmas ornaments.  There will be a demo with all the steps needed to complete an ornament.  Then class participants will have time to glaze two ornaments for glaze firing.  The ornaments will be ready to pick up by the following weekend. 

Saturday, Dec 12th 1 pm to 3 pm 

Date Nite Charcuterie Trays

In the first class create your own festive display, food and serving trays all made by you! Learn about the potters wheel and inspired by live edge wood make totally functional works.

The second class at Tecumseh’s Boulevard Market under the direction of Market owner Erika Alyward  you will learn about the art of arranging your trays with meats, cheeses, etc Your visually appealing social events for close friends and relatives will be the talk of the town!

First class: Sun Oct 11, 2-4pm, Clay Studio, Adrian Center for the Arts Instructor: Pi Benio

Second Class  Sun Nov 15, 2-4pm  at Boulevard Market 102 E Chicago, Tecumseh Instructor: Erika Alywardclay

Wednesday October 7th * 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Skip the messy pumpkin guts and carve one that will last year after year! In this hands-on class, you will choose a pre-thrown hollow clay form and transform it into your own one-of-a-kind ceramic jack-o’-lantern. You’ll decorate your pumpkin, add a stem and other details, and carve or paint a face or design to give it plenty of personality.

You will have the opportunity to add colored clay slips to paint your pumpkins before they are fired and finished with a clear glaze or you can choose a glaze color that will be  finished for you. Pieces will be picked up the following week. No experience necessary. 

2 Wednesdays: November 11th 6:00pm - 8:00pm and November 18th 6:00pm - 7:30pm 

Bring back the magic of the classic ceramic Christmas tree and make yours from the mold up! In this two-session workshop, you’ll learn the slip-casting process while creating your own vintage ceramic Christmas tree plus 3–4 miniature trees.

During the first session, you’ll cast your trees, clean up the seams, and create the holes for the colorful lights. During the second session, you’ll decorate your trees with glaze and learn how the light kit is installed.

Your tree includes a light kit and colorful plastic bulbs. After glazing you’ll be able to choose your bulbs and complete the final assembly at home. No clay experience necessary.