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Classes and Workshops - 2026

Pottery Bird Votive Candle Holder. January 10th, 2pm to 4pm. $45 (Register)
Let your creativity take flight in this hands on workshop. You’ll design, sculpt, and glaze your own bird-themed votive candle holder. No experience needed and all materials are includes. Perfect for ages 12 and up. Come have fun and bring a friend!

Making and Using Silk Screens for Ceramics. Saturday January 17th (11-3p) and Sunday the 18th (11a-2p). $195 (register)
Join me for a fun weekend at my studio in Louisville, CO. Only 6 spots available. I will provide leather hard tiles, tools, paper, screens and underglazes. Bring your own leather hard tiles or pieces if you’d like.

  • Learn when and how to use silkscreen images on your ceramics

  • Learn how to prepare ceramics “inks” for underglaze

  • Make and use your own silkscreens using Heat Transfer Vinyl and precoated silk screens

  • Practice applying your new silk screens to tiles or to your own leather-hard ceramic pieces

  • Explore mono printing with silk screens and making rice paper image transfers.

ART STUDENT’S LEAGUE of DENVER
Intermediate/Advanced Wheel Throwing
Details and registration information HERE.
This class is for the experienced potter wanting to further develop their skills and own style. Advanced techniques and discussions on form, surface, and composition are a regular part of this class which meets on Tuesdays.

Classes and Workshops - 2025

Hopeful Birds or a specific workshop at my Studio or your location
Send me an email through the contact page if you’d like to hold a clay workshop.

Private or small group workshops by arrangement. Contact me and we can make a plan!

ART STUDENT’S LEAGUE of DENVER
Intermediate/Advanced Wheel Throwing
Details and registration for August. Registrations opens monthly HERE
Registration for September thru December HERE.
This class is for the experienced potter wanting to further develop their skills and own style. Advanced techniques and discussions on form, surface, and composition are a regular part of this class which meets on Tuesdays. Registration is first Wednesday of each month for following month.

Boulder Jewish Community Center: Clay Workshops - 2025

Clay & Celebration: Create a Rosh Hashanah Plate Set. September 4th; 10a -2p. REGISTER HERE.
In this class, students will design and craft a ceramic plate set for serving apples and honey, perfect for adding a handmade touch to your Rosh Hashanah celebration. Using a variety of textures, stamps, and underglaze colors, you'll create your own unique serving set—including a main plate and smaller dipping dishes—that reflect your personal style and the spirit of the holiday. Whether you're new to clay or an experienced potter, this workshop offers a joyful and enriching experience in both technique and meaning.

Elevated Clay: Make a Pedestal Serving Bowl. October 9th, 10a-2p. REGISTER HERE.
In this inspiring workshop where form meets function in the creation of a pedestal serving bowl with handles, you'll learn how to build an elevated bowl from clay, complete with decorative handles and surface detailing. Using a variety of textures, stamps, and underglaze colors, each student will design a one-of-a-kind piece that reflects their own style and is perfect for serving festive dishes or everyday favorites.

Handbuilt Ceramic Menorahs. November 13th, 10a-2p. REGISTER HERE.
In this hands-on workshop you'll create a one-of-a-kind ceramic menorah to celebrate the Festival of Lights. In this creative and inspiring class, you'll learn a variety of hand building techniques to form your own unique menorah design. I will guide you through the entire process, from forming the base and candle holders to experimenting with carving, stamping, and underglaze painting. Whether your vision is traditional or modern, you'll leave with a meaningful and personal holiday piece.


Hopeful Birds. December 4th, 10a-2p. REGISTER HERE.
In this hands-on workshop you'll this heartwarming and creative workshop where you'll sculpt a pair of Hopeful Birds—symbols of peace, resilience, and connection. Using a range of hand building techniques, you'll create two expressive ceramic birds. One will be yours to keep as a reminder of beauty and hope. The other will join a growing flock of donated birds to be shared with a special group or community in need of encouragement and support

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Wheel House Pottery - Longmont
Beyond Beginner Wheel Throwing
See you in November. Watch for details..
This class is designed for anyone who has already taken at least one pottery class and is looking to practice and expand their skills. The instructor will refresh students on throwing simple forms, and will introduce students to slightly more complex vessels and shapes.