Fire and Mud Workshops

Workshops are usually one or two day adventures on weekends, depending on the firing
technique. Participants will need up to 3 bisque fired clay pieces and can choose one or more of
the following options:

1) Purchase one or more class and create your own work. Pieces need to be ready to be bisque fired
at least one week prior to the workshop.

2) Participants can purchase premade bisque ware to paint and decorate from the studio the day of
the workshop. Prices start at $7.

3) The participant may bring their own bisque fired pieces if the clay is appropriate (ask me).

Raku Firing - Raku is a firing technique founded in Japan and once used in making ceremonial tea
cups. Since, artists have modernized this slam dunk form of firing clay to produce striking pieces of art.
This style of firing can produce a rainbow of iridescent and metallic luster, classic white crackle with
black carbon highlights, or satin color flashes. Instant gratification with amazing and spectacular results.

Sculpt Your Life - This workshop is focused on using clay to create your reality. Based on principles in
The Secret and my own experiences I will take you through a journey of self exploration and recreation
using clay as the medium. This is a very empowering and liberating experience that you can continue to
use in your life long after the workshop has ended

Sagar Firing - This firing technique uses no glazes. Here we use a wide array of media, including salt, to
"flash" color onto the piece during the firing. Results range from light earthy tones to black shiny flashes.
Where Raku is flashy, Sagar is warm and earthy.

Horse Hair Primitive Firing - This technique is best achieved on a white clay body and like the Sagar
firing, uses no glaze. It involves the use of horse hair and feathers to decorate your piece. When laid
upon the hot pot, the media smokes the piece and produces beautiful designs. Usually black on white.