3D Clay Printing Workshop w/ Erin Smith
Description
Explore the future of ceramics in this hands-on 3D printing workshop! Using a clay fabrication software called Potterware, you will design a custom form digitally, then bring it to life with 3D clay printing. Each person will have the opportunity to print a piece and learn how the printers work. Perfect for friends and family, or creative collaborators (6 participants maximum).
At the end of the workshop, you will choose from a selection of glazes for your finished piece. The studio staff will then fire and glaze the pieces which will be ready to pick up 2-3 weeks after the workshop.
No prior software or clay experience necessary. All are welcome.
Handbuilding Workshop w/ Elise Arnold
Description
Tap into your creative side in this fun and welcoming handbuilding workshop. Whether you’re shaping a vase, mug, keepsake dish, or a one-of-a-kind creation, this lesson is all about exploring clay and making something uniquely your own.
Instructor Elise Arnold will start with a demonstration covering the basics, then offer personalized guidance as you bring your own ideas to life. At the end of the workshop, you’ll choose a glaze color, and our studio team will finish and fire your piece, ready for pickup in 2-3 weeks.
A perfect way to unwind and connect, whether it’s a date night, family activity, or creative hangout with friends. No experience necessary.
Handbuilding Workshop w/ Elise Arnold
Description
Tap into your creative side in this fun and welcoming handbuilding workshop. Whether you’re shaping a vase, mug, keepsake dish, or a one-of-a-kind creation, this lesson is all about exploring clay and making something uniquely your own.
Instructor Elise Arnold will start with a demonstration covering the basics, then offer personalized guidance as you bring your own ideas to life. At the end of the workshop, you’ll choose a glaze color, and our studio team will finish and fire your piece, ready for pickup in 2-3 weeks.
A perfect way to unwind and connect, whether it’s a date night, family activity, or creative hangout with friends. No experience necessary.
Teen Throwing Workshop
Description
Price: $55 per person (clay, glaze, tools, firing, and instruction included).
Age: 13-18 years old
Description: This fun and beginner-friendly wheel throwing lesson is just for teens! You’ll start with a demonstration from your instructor, then jump on the wheel and give it a try yourself with unlimited clay to practice on. By the end of the session, you’ll pick one or two of your favorite pieces to keep. We’ll glaze and fire them for you, and your finished pottery will be ready for pickup in 2-3 weeks. No experience needed.
A parent or guardian must accept to the terms of the Liability Waiver in order for the teen to participate. Adults may watch during the lesson, but may not join on the wheel.
Clay Date!
Description
Price: $150 per couple (clay, glaze, tools, firing, and instruction included). Pricing is per couple – each Clay Date accommodates up to 5 couples.
Description:
Grab your partner, friend, or family member and dive into a hands-on crash course in wheel throwing! Your instructor will begin with a demonstration and will guide you through the process while you practice with an unlimited amount of clay. At the end of the session, you’ll choose one or two favorites to keep, we’ll glaze and fire them for you, and your finished pottery will be ready for pickup in 2-3 weeks. Perfect for a date night, a unique outing with a friend, or a fun family activity!
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation 10 or more days prior to the start date: 100% refund or 100% credit applied to a future workshop.
Cancellation 3-9 days prior to the start date: 100% credit applied to a future workshop.
Cancellation less than 3 days before a class or workshop starts, or during a class session is NOT eligible for refund or credit.
Workshop: 3D Clay Printing
Description
Instructor: Erin Smith
Explore the future of ceramics in this hands-on 3D printing workshop! Using a clay fabrication software called Potterware, you will design a custom form digitally, then bring it to life with 3D clay printing. Each person will have the opportunity to print a piece and learn how the printers work. Perfect for friends and family, or creative collaborators (6 participants maximum).
At the end of the workshop, you will choose from a selection of glazes for your finished piece. The studio staff will then fire and glaze the pieces which will be ready to pick up 2-3 weeks after the workshop.
Class Cancellation Policy
Cancellation 10 or more days prior to the start date: 100% refund or 100% credit applied to future class.
Cancellation 3-9 days prior to the start date: 100% credit applied to a future class.
Cancellation less than 3 days before a class or workshop starts, or during a class session is NOT eligible for refund or credit.
Artist Talk: Brad Miller
We’re thrilled to welcome renowned artist Brad Miller to Maker House for a special artist talk on Tuesday, July 22nd at 5:30 PM.
Join us for an inspiring evening as Brad shares insights into his creative process, career, and ceramic practice. This is a unique opportunity to hear from a celebrated voice in the field—don’t miss it!
About Brad:
Brad Miller was born in Hillsboro, Oregon in 1950. He received his M.F.A. in 1977 from the University of Oregon. In 1980 he moved to the Anderson Ranch Arts Center, Snowmass Village, Colorado to direct the ceramics program. From 1984 to 1992 Brad served as Executive Director of the Anderson Ranch. Since 1992 he has pursued a career as a studio artist full time.
Brad is currently represented by:
R&Company, New York, NY
Harvey/Preston Gallery, Aspen,CO
Robischon Gallery, Denver, CO
Artist Statement:
In my work I keep reworking a handful of patterns including spirals, packing patterns, and dendritic systems. These patterns appear in different materials and processes sometimes incorporating several of these patterns in one piece. My intention is to permeate my work with these timeless and familiar symbols as they dance between order and chaos.
His work is in numerous museums collections including The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, The Los Angeles County Museum of Art, The Denver Art Museum and the National Museum of American Art, Washington, D. C.
Brad lives and works in Venice, CA. and is actively sharing his work and techniques on Instagram at bradmillerstudio
cfile article, https://cfileonline.org/exhibition-brad-millers-stones-object-relations-theory/
Deconstructing the Moon Jar - 2-Day Workshop
Description
In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to create “moon jars” on the pottery wheel and then incorporate sculptural techniques to elevate the surfaces. The Moon Jar is a traditional Korean form that was originated from the Joseon Dynasty in the 1300’s. Artist and educator, Jotham Hung, has been perfecting the moon jar form for over a decade now, accumulating a variety of techniques that he will share in this workshop. The technical breakdown of how to make the moon jar will also be demonstrated. By the end of this workshop, participants will leave this class with more confidence, refinement, and more creativity in their personal practice. Participants should be able to center 2 - 3 pounds of clay comfortably.
DAY 1:
Technical break-down of throwing Moon Jars
Demo: Throwing various moon jar forms, sectional and one piece
DAY 2:
Trimming, Decorating, and Finishing Moon jars
Demo: Trimming a foot ring, sculptural decorations, slip application
Firings of the finished pieces are optional, but included for members and active students. For those who are not members or students, firings are sold separately.
About the Instructor:
Jotham Hung is a Taiwanese-American ceramic artist born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. His work explores an interplay between clay and story-telling, specifically referencing folklore and narratives that echo his formative years. Jotham’s ceramic work highlights regenerative practices, utilizing remnants of what would traditionally be deemed as “waste” or “mistakes” to create a unique visual language. The surfaces of these hand-thrown forms sometimes capture fragments of broken pots, exploded pieces from the kiln, or excess material from the making process. Themes of deconstruction & reconstruction, damage & repair are integrated into the work, expressing the connection between humans and art.
Clay Date!
Description
Price: $150 per couple (clay, glaze, tools, firing, and instruction included). Pricing is per couple – each Clay Date accommodates up to 5 couples.
Description:
Grab your partner, friend, or family member and dive into a hands-on crash course in wheel throwing! Your instructor will begin with a demonstration and will guide you through the process while you practice with an unlimited amount of clay. At the end of the session, you’ll choose one or two favorites to keep, we’ll glaze and fire them for you, and your finished pottery will be ready for pickup in 2-3 weeks. Perfect for a date night, a unique outing with a friend, or a fun family activity!
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation 10 or more days prior to the start date: 100% refund or 100% credit applied to a future workshop.
Cancellation 3-9 days prior to the start date: 100% credit applied to a future workshop.
Cancellation less than 3 days before a class or workshop starts, or during a class session is NOT eligible for refund or credit.
Workshop: Exploring Underglaze Designs
Description
Ready to take your ceramics to the next level? Join us for a underglaze painting workshop where you’ll explore bold colors, intricate patterns, and personalized designs that make your work pop.
In this lesson, you’ll learn a variety of underglaze application techniques, from brushwork and layering to blending and detailing. Instructor Lindy Caldwell will walk you through the best tools, tips, and tricks to help bring your ideas to life.
What to Bring:
One bisque-fired piece (additional bisqueware will be provided for those who need)
One greenware piece that’s firm or leather hard
Any personal underglazes or favorite brushes you love using
We’ll provide a palette of underglazes and a range of brushes to get you started. At the end of the lesson, our studio staff will add a clear claze and the finished will be ready 2-3 weeks after the lesson.
Class Cancellation Policy
Cancellation 10 or more days prior to the start date: 100% refund or 100% credit applied to future class.
Cancellation 3-9 days prior to the start date: 100% credit applied to a future class.
Cancellation less than 3 days before a class or workshop starts, or during a class session is NOT eligible for refund or credit.
Workshop: Decorating with Slip Inlay
Description
Explore the rich visual possibilities of slip and underglaze inlay. Using provided slips and underglazes, you'll learn how to carve designs into leather-hard clay and fill them with contrasting color for striking surface effects. Students are encouraged to bring 1-3 leather-hard pieces to decorate. These can include mugs, bowls, tiles, or simple sculptural forms. Basic carving tools will be provided, but you are welcome to bring additional serrated or carving tools of your choosing. You're also welcome to bring your own underglazes if you’d like to work with specific palettes.
Class Cancellation Policy
Cancellation 10 or more days prior to the start date: 100% refund or 100% credit applied to future class.
Cancellation 3-9 days prior to the start date: 100% credit applied to a future class.
Cancellation less than 3 days before a class or workshop starts, or during a class session is NOT eligible for refund or credit.
5th Birthday Bash!
We invite you to join us on Friday, June 27th to celebrate the Past, Present and Future of our wonderful studio.
We plan to have paella, birthday cake, toasts, games, pottery fun and live music with the Summerland Band!
You can purchase tickets here.
The Details:
Where: Maker House/Clay Studio, 1351 Holiday Hill Road
When: Friday June 27th
Time: 4 PM to 7 PM ***Clay Games starting at 3 PM- details to follow
Cost: $30 per person ($35 at the door)
***Please purchase tickets ahead as space is limited and we cannot guarantee dinner without a ticket***
Auction Opens: 5th Birthday Benefit
Support 5 Years of Community, Creativity, and Clay at Maker House!
To mark this incredible milestone, we’re hosting a special 5th Year Birthday
Auction—a celebration of the vibrant community that has grown around our studio.
This curated auction features handmade ceramic works by our talented studio artists, along with a variety of unique experiences and special items, including:
Local museum memberships
Gourmet chocolates
Fine wine
A Sip & Sail cruise
Private ceramics lessons with our expert instructors
A condo stay in Mexico
…and many more exciting offerings!
All proceeds support our mission to keep ceramic arts accessible to everyone.
Auction Dates:
June 17 – June 30 at 7 PM
Join the celebration and place your bids at:
http://makerhouse.betterworld.org/auctions/maker-house-5th-year-birthday-ba
The site is live now for donations, and bidding opens June 17. Help shape the next five years of creativity in our community—bid, donate, and celebrate with us!
If you don't already have tickets to our Birthday Bash on June 27th, you can purchase them here: Purchase Tickets