As an arts educator I have always enjoyed sharing the knowledge and experience of clay with other people. I am currently doing this by teaching regular weekly classes and through virtual and in-person workshops. If you are interested in having me give a demonstration or teach a class or workshop for your school or arts center, please reach out to me through my CONTACT page.
Upcoming Classes at the Dougherty Arts Center
SPRING 2022 CLASSES ARE FULL, BUT YOU CAN JOIN THE WAITLIST BY CALLING 512-974-4000.
Registration for Summer 2022 classes opens on Wednesday, May 18 at 10am.
Introduction to Ceramics
This class introduces you to every aspect of working with clay by exploring various hand-building techniques and working on the pottery wheel. From creating tableware to glazing your work for the kiln, this class has you covered. A great intro for beginners, or a good review to build on for more experienced students. All levels welcome.
Wednesdays, 3/2-4/6, 6-9pm - or - Thursdays, 4/21-5/26, 6-9pm
Resident: $160, Non-Resident: $180
Beginning Throwing
Students will receive an introduction to materials, equipment, and throwing techniques. The focus is on developing specific forms (Bowl, Cup, or Plate) to impart intentionality to the act of throwing. The instructor works individually with students to develop finesse and consistency in their throwing technique. All skill levels are welcome.
Thursdays, 3/3-4/7, 6-9pm - or - Wednesdays, 4/20-5/25, 6-9pm
Resident: $160, Non-Resident: $180
Upcoming Workshops
Woven Coil Structures in Functional Work
Pocosin Arts School of Fine Crafts - Virtual Workshop
In this workshop Sarah will demonstrate her technique of building woven coil structures that accent her functional pieces. Learn how Sarah lays out her architecturally inspired patterns, builds them through weaving colored coils of clay, and combines them with solid forms to create delicate but strong pieces. Various techniques will be discussed during the course of the workshop, including rolling consistent coils, weaving and attaching coils to avoid cracking, weaving flat versus weaving on a mold, and working with multiple colors of clay in one piece.
Saturday, June 4, 2022, 4-6pm EST, $75
Register at https://pocosinarts.org/zoom-workshops-ceramics/
National Clay Week workshops at Dougherty Arts Center.
2-day workshop with Mud Queen Pottery in 2019 in Harrisburg, PA.