Family Clay Date
Get creative together and make something meaningful side-by-side. Family Clay Dates is a fun, hands-on experience designed for kids and adults to share in the joy of working with clay.
1-Day Workshop
June 2026
July 2026
From Snapshot to Painting: Seeing Beyond the Photograph
In this immersive two-day workshop, artist-in-residence Siana Smith invites students to slow down and transform a personal photograph into a finished painting. Through this process, painting becomes more than image reproduction—it becomes an act of sustained looking, interpretation, and transformation.
August 2026
Family Sculpt-a-Mug Workshop
In this relaxed, hands-on 2-hour workshop, you’ll start with a handmade cup base provided by the instructor, then sculpt, carve, and alter it into your own one-of-a-kind mug. Finish your design with colorful underglazes and surface decoration techniques.
Ceramic Lusters Workshop
In this workshop, you’ll explore the luminous world of ceramic lusters and learn how to add metallic shine and iridescent effects to your fired work. We’ll cover application techniques, firing considerations, and ways to use lusters for subtle accents or bold, reflective surfaces.
Family Clay Date
Get creative together and make something meaningful side-by-side. Family Clay Dates is a fun, hands-on experience designed for kids and adults to share in the joy of working with clay.
Stained Glass Mirror Workshop
Create a stunning, functional work of art in this hands-on stained glass workshop. Students will learn how to score, cut, and break glass while designing and building their own stained glass-framed mirror.
September 2026
RMNW Workshop: Atmospheric Landscapes in Watercolor – From Structure to Expression
Discover the beauty of painting landscapes that breathe with light, mood, and emotion. In this watercolor workshop, 2026 Rocky Mountain National Watermedia juror Keiko Tanabe guides artists on a journey from the foundation of structure to the expressive freedom of impression.
October 2026
Ceramic Layered Surfaces Workshop
Through guided demonstrations and hands-on experimentation, participants will work with monoprint transfer, water etching, slip trailing, as well as Mishima and sgraffito to develop depth, texture, and visual interest.
Painting Sunsets in Soft Pastels
Sunsets have captured our imagination for centuries—and offer a perfect opportunity to explore light, color, and atmosphere. In this inspiring workshop, you’ll learn Kathy’s approachable and expressive techniques for working in soft pastel while creating your own vibrant sunset painting.
November 2026
Family Ceramic Ornament Making Workshop
Celebrate the season with a hands-on workshop focused on creating ceramic ornaments. You’ll explore simple forming methods, playful surface techniques, and decorative finishes to craft a collection of unique pieces perfect for gifting or displaying.
Wheel Throwing Christmas Trees Workshop
Get festive at the wheel in this seasonal ceramics workshop focused on throwing your own ceramic Christmas trees. Designed for students with some prior wheel experience, this class will guide you through the techniques needed to create a hollow, tree-shaped form with character and charm.
Family Fused: Glass Gingerbread House Ornament Workshop
Celebrate the season with this festive, hands-on fused glass workshop designed for families. Participants will design and assemble their own gingerbread house ornament using colorful glass, frit, and glass paint—creating a whimsical piece to enjoy year after year.
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