“Play in the Clay” Pottery Workshops & Events
HAND BUILDING POTTERY WORKSHOPS in Whitefish, Montana
UPCOMING Two-Day Throwing Large Workshop: Sat/Sun March 16-17, 2024 (1 pm-4 pm both day).
Is the idea of throwing large intimidate you? Do you think you can’t throw 25-50 pounds of clay on the wheel because you can’t even throw 10? This is nonsense…you just don’t have the know-how. We learn best when we’re having fun…
Steve Gordon will help you laugh out loud while teaching you specific techniques and principles to work with so that you can throw up to 50 pounds of clay or more! Your only limit will be lifting the finished piece off the wheel!
This unique two-day workshop is for potters who have a desire to learn to throw larger pots and have at least some experience. This is a highly experiential workshop. You can expect to get dirty, have a lot of fun.
As mentioned above, Steve believes that having fun is the most important part in learning how to get better. But don’t take our word for it…check out all of our 5-star reviews on Google.
The official workshop hours are 1:00 P.M – 4:00 P.M. Just three hours a day of instruction so that if you come from out of town, you’ll have plenty of time to go explore the beautiful Whitefish, MT area. Although the workshop is only scheduled for 3 hours per day, you’re welcome to spend as much time as you’d like before or after class practicing or just enjoying some downtime at the studio.
You’ll be surprised at how much easier it is to throw any amount of clay by the end of the very first day.
Note: You’ll understand HOW Steve easily throws large but like most things, you’ll need to practice to become proficient and master the techniques.
For this class, we only have room for 3 participants and one spot is already taken so don’t delay. If this speaks to you, book your non-refundable seat today. Feel free to call Steve at 406-260-1559 if you have any questions.
Candle Holders & Bowls Pottery Workshop
THIS IS OUR BEGINNING HAND-BUILDING WORKSHOP – Perfect for small groups and family events!
Come learn the many basic skills you need to make pretty much anything by hand. In this three-hour workshop, you’ll learn how to make a simple, but elegant hand made ceramic bowl plus a votive candle holder for yourself or to give as a gift.
You’ll learn how clay works while you explore the many nuances of creating a piece of pottery by hand.
This workshop includes painting your finished pieces with underglaze to add color and decoration. Your pieces will then be glazed with clear when we have our next glaze load and you’ll get a call when you can pick them up. If you aren’t local, we’ll call you and arrange payment for shipping if you want to keep your pieces.
Workshop held at Art Escape Pottery Studio, Whitefish, MT which is 10 miles outside of Whitefish and 25 miles from downtown Kalispell out towards Tally Lake. Directions sent after you sign up.
Limit: 6 people
Age Range: We’re happy to have kids in our workshops. At least one parent or adult is required with all children under 15.
What to expect: Fun, learning the basics of hand-building with clay, painting your creations, pottery basics (how a piece is created from start to finish) and more.
Snacks provided. Feel free to bring your own adult beverage if you want!
Cost: $125 person, 3 person minimum; $100 person for 4-6 people.
CALL US to schedule your personal workshop at 805-637-7888 or 406-260-1559
Specialty Pottery/Ceramic Workshops
Pottery Carving Workshop
Learn how to carve practically anything on a pot or flat piece of clay. We’ll provide a variety of pots and surfaces to carve your first masterpiece.
NOTE: All carved pieces will be clear glazed by us and we’ll let you know when they are ready for pickup or shipping (we have to wait until we have a full kiln load to run a glaze firing).
Workshop Limit: 6 people
Ages: 15 and up.
COST: $125 per person (includes pot/clay of your choice, paint for painting and both firings).
CALL US to schedule your personal workshop at 805-637-7888 or 406-260-1559
Ceramic Boxes
In this 2-3 hour pottery workshop, you’ll learn how to make a hand-made ceramic box with us! In this workshop you will take a slab of clay and transform it into something you can use for years to come. You will learn techniques to bring the clay together and manipulate the clay to make it into a lidded box, along with all the fun that comes with working with clay!
NOTE: All pieces will be clear glazed by us and we’ll let you know when they are ready for pickup or shipping (we have to wait until we have a full kiln load to run a glaze firing).
Workshop Limit: 6 partcipants
Ages: 10 and up with parent
Cost: $125 person, 3 person minimum; $100 person for 4-6 people.
CALL US to schedule your personal workshop at 805-637-7888 or 406-260-1559
Garden Gnome (pronounced ga-no-me LOL) Pottery Workshop
In this 2-3 hour pottery workshop, you’ll learn how to make a hand-made gnome you can put in the garden (or whereever) for good luck! You’ll begin with a flat slab of clay and transform it into the cutes gnome you can think of.
NOTE: All pieces will be clear glazed by us and we’ll let you know when they are ready for pickup or shipping (we have to wait until we have a full kiln load to run a glaze firing).
Workshop Limit: 6 partcipants
Ages: 10 and up with parent
Cost: $125 person, 3 person minimum; $100 person for 4-6 people.
CALL US to schedule your personal workshop at 805-637-7888 or 406-260-1559
Kitchen Utensil Holder/Flower Vase
In this 2-3 hour pottery workshop, you’ll learn how to make a hand-made cylinder with a very decrative technique or texture to use in your kitchen, the hold flowers from your garden (that your gnome helped protect) or anything else you want to store in it. Makes a great gift also.
You’ll begin with a flat slab of clay and transform it into a beautiful hand-built piece of pottery you can cherish for the rest of your life.
NOTE: All pieces will be clear glazed by us and we’ll let you know when they are ready for pickup or shipping (we have to wait until we have a full kiln load to run a glaze firing).
Workshop Limit: 6 partcipants
Ages: 10 and up with parent
Cost: $125 person, 3 person minimum; $100 person for 4-6 people.
CALL US to schedule your personal workshop at 805-637-7888 or 406-260-1559
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