A 2-day pottery workshop to make a series of hand-built dishes using physical impressions of herbs, flowers and other found-in-nature objects. With a few tips and tools, learn the basics of rolling out clay slabs and decorating techniques using natural items and found materials. During the first day we will hand-build 3-5 dishes using various textures and patterns. During the second, shorter session we will discuss various decorative color applications and glaze our dishes. Pots will be fired by the instructor after each class and available for pick up 1 week after final class date. We will be using mid-fire cone 5 clay and a variety of food-safe glazes. No experience is needed and all materials will be provided. 

ages 18+ only.

Melissa Beckwith is a graphic designer and artist living in Louisville, Colorado. With over 20 years of experience working with clay, she combines an elegant blend of form, function and detail making both hand-built and wheel-thrown pottery. Her ceramic work is both artistic and functional with a focus on surface texture and unique glaze combinations. Her inspiration comes from shapes and textures found in nature with a deep appreciation for the history of pottery as one of the oldest mediums of self-expression.