Logistics

• Price: $50 per person

• Duration: three hours

• Location: Abby Seltzer Ceramics at 2223 Darwin Rd, Madison, WI 53704
  

Preparation

• No Prior Experience Needed: just bring yourself and enthusiasm to make some pottery! We will walk you through everything you need to know to make your pottery vision come true.

• Wear Comfortable Clothing: pottery making can get messy, so we recommend you wear clothing you don’t mind getting dirty. And don’t worry if you do get a bit messy- clay comes right out in the wash!
  

Workshop Overview

1. Demonstration: our workshop begins with a demonstration of how to construct a mug using hand building techniques. Then, our instructors will then guide you through each of the following steps by giving you detailed demonstration to follow as you progress.

2. Preparing the Clay: each participant will be provided with slabs of clay suitable for hand building.

3. Forming the Pot: with your clay prepared it’s time to start forming your pottery! Instructors will provide guidance and assistance as you bring your vision to life.

4. Decorating: once your pottery has taken shape you’ll have the opportunity to add texture and designs to personalize your creation! From carving to sculpting, our instructors will share tips with you to help you achieve your vision.

5. Finishing Touches: after you decorate, our instructors will show you how to smooth rough edges and refine your pot for a polished result.

6. Choose a Color: after putting on the finishing touches, choose a color for your piece to be finished in. After the workshop, our studio will transform your pot into durable, functional ceramic pottery in the color of your choice and notify you when your pottery is ready for pickup.

Collecting Your Finished Pottery

• We will notify you when you’re piece is ready to be picked up and be proudly showcased at home or given as a thoughtful and unique gift.

• Come back to the workshop to pick up your piece for free, or opt to pay a shipping fee to have your work shipped to you.