Saturday, September 27
5:30–8:30pm
Cost: $170
An evening workshop taught by Isabella Jansen.
Let’s dive into the process of creating music with clay! We’re going to unlock the secrets of making whistles and ocarinas that work beautifully. Uncover how the size and position of the hole can change the pitch, and watch as adding more holes brings more notes into the mix.
Sunday, October 5th 11:30am–2pm
Join expert ceramicist Lynn Goodman for a shimmering deep dive into the world of lusterware! Learn how to apply real gold, white gold, platinum, and mother of pearl accents to your glazed pieces in this small-group outdoor workshop.
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Taught by Nick Park | Saturdays
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Got a bottleneck in your throwing skills? Let’s make it intentional. From olive oil pours to lamp bases and tagines, this 8-week deep dive is all about necks—classic, narrow, closed, stacked—you name it. If you can center and pull a solid cylinder, you’re ready to take your forms to the next level. Let’s bottle some magic.
Friday May 9th
5–8:30pm / Cost: $200
**THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL**
Precious metal clay, or silver clay, is made of pure silver mixed with water and an organic binding agent. You can mold it into an endless number of shapes and designs. When fired, the binding agent burns off, resulting in original fine silver jewelry — 99.9% pure. Learn the basics of how to work with silver clay.
Saturday, February 15
Hand Building Workkshop: 5:30–7:30
Wheel Workshop: 6–8
Cost: $200 per couple
Try something new with someone you love. Enjoy a two hour workshop of guided instruction in either hand building or wheel throwing. No experience necessary. We will glaze your finished work of art and it will be ready for pick-up four to six weeks later.
Wine will be available to toast your Valentine.
Perfect your bowl skills so you can make your own super bowl!
Sunday, February 9
10:30am–1:30pm
Fee: $150
On Super Bowl Sunday, join a group of experienced potters who want to up their bowl making game. Super Bowl expert Marianne Kerry will lead this three hour workshop. Learn how to make bowls you love — by design, not by default.
Saturday, November 16
5:30–7:30pm
Cost: $100
Learn to throw from the hump in this 2-hour workshop with Abbey Eaton. This technique is useful for throwing multiple pieces in one sitting, including small items and lids. This is a workshop for potters with experience. Being able to center is a prerequisite. Note: pieces will not be saved.
Saturday, October 26
5:30–8:30pm
La Mano Pottery + Mud Matters are bringing our annual mug party and sale back!
Purchase a handmade mug, cup, or stein made by potters at both studios, and we’ll fill it up with beer, hard cider, and root beer. It’s a great way to get a head start on your holiday shopping—everyone loves mugs!
The event will take place at La Mano. Hope to see you there!
