For thousands of years, potters have turned to the earth beneath their feet to create beautiful, lasting works. In this immersive week-long workshop, artist and wild clay expert Takuro Shibata invites you to dig deep—literally and creatively—into the world of wild clay. You’ll explore how raw, local materials can be transformed into clay bodies, slips, and glazes, all through practical experimentation and collaborative learning.

This workshop is intended for intermediate to advanced participants. Basic hand building skills are required. Electric and gas firings are planned.

Workshop Dates: August 21, 2025 - August 27, 2025

Onsite Housing available beginning Wednesday, August 20. Check out is August 27.

From your instructor Jason McDonald: The Czechs, Swedes, and Germans, among others, have venerable glass making traditions but (in my opinion) the workshops of the Venetian lagoon, particularly those of the 16th century, produced some of the finest blown glass objects the world has ever known. Join me as I introduce the basics of this style of working, as understood from an American studio perspective. In this class we will cover the first steps in blowing thin footed vessels. The class will be a “skills and drills” type course with demos in the morning and a lot of practice in the afternoon. Open to all skill levels.

In Studio Dates: Monday, September 8 - Friday, September 12

Onsite Housing available beginning Sunday, September 7. Check out by Saturday, September 13 at 11am