Crafting Connections: Pots That Pour - Pitchers

Digital Workshop Date and Time: November 13th 6PM (Participants will be emailed Zoom Link in the days prior. *Workshop recording will be emailed in the following days.)

Join me for "Pots That Pour - Pitchers," an immersive workshop designed to ignite your creativity and elevate your pottery skills as you delve into the art of crafting exquisite pitchers on the pottery wheel. As part of our "Crafting Connections" digital workshop series, this session is tailored to inspire and empower you to create functional and beautiful vessels that pour with grace and style.

During this enriching workshop, you'll explore a range of techniques and topics essential for throwing pitchers on the wheel:

• Clay Allotment for Various Sizes of Pitchers: Learn how to calculate and allocate clay effectively for pitchers of different sizes.

• Standard Spouts, Pulled Spouts, Slab Spouts: Dive into spout design as you discover various techniques for creating standard spouts, pulled spouts, and slab spouts, each offering its own unique aesthetic and pouring characteristics.

• Custom Templates: Explore the use of custom templates to create consistent and precise forms for your pitchers, allowing you to streamline your spout production.

• Required Tools: The essential tools needed for pitcher-making on the wheel and learn how to use them effectively to bring your creative vision to life.

• Lidded Pitchers: Explore the art of crafting lidded pitchers, from designing and throwing the body to creating perfectly fitting lids that enhance both form and function.

This workshop will focus on creating an assortment of wheel-thrown pottery pitchers, offering you the opportunity to hone your skills and express your artistic voice in clay.

Whether you're a beginner potter eager to learn the fundamentals or a seasoned ceramic artist seeking new challenges, "Pots That Pour - Pitchers" is your gateway to expanding your pottery repertoire and creating vessels that are as functional as they are beautiful.