Discover the calming art of clay as we draw inspiration from the late summer flora. Join us at Three Leaf Farm to create your own unique set of small dishes with pressed botanic designs. During this two-part workshop, you’ll explore how fresh herbs, plants, and flowers leave beautiful, one-of-a-kind impressions in clay. Let the beauty of nature and the serenity of the farm inspire your creativity in this memorable, relaxing experience.

During the first class, you’ll learn the basics of hand-building as we roll our slabs and decorate with physical impressions of a variety of botanical leaves and flowers into 2-3 custom dishes. Between the class dates, your instructor will slowly dry and bisque-fire your pieces. In the second class, we’ll gather again to glaze your pots, choosing from a range of colorful glazes to showcase the textures and patterns of your botanical dishes. Pots will be fired by the instructor after each class and available for pick up 2 weeks later. We will be using mid-fire cone 5 clay and a variety of food-safe glazes. 

This intimate workshop is designed for a smaller group to ensure personalized instruction in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Set outdoors at the picturesque Three Leaf Farm in Lafayette, CO, this class is open to all adults (ages 18+) regardless of experience. All materials and firing costs are included. No experience needed - all levels welcome!

Class Details:

• PART ONE: Sunday, September 14, 2025  |  9:30 am - noon

• PART TWO: Wednesday, September 24, 2025  |  5 - 7 pm (glaze) 

• Location: Three Leaf Farm, Lafayette, CO

• Instructor: Melissa Beckwith, Local Artist & Graphic Designer

• Cost: $140 for 2-part clay workshop

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations within two weeks of the class are non-refundable, but your spot can be gifted to a friend or transferred to another farm class within the same calendar year. No refunds for no-shows.

Class Instructor: Melissa Beckwith is a local artist and graphic designer based in Louisville, Colorado. Working in a backyard pottery studio, her ceramic work includes both wheel-thrown and hand-built techniques. She enjoys making functional pottery for everyday life - dishes, bowls, mugs and vases. Her work is deeply inspired by the natural environment, with water and earth glaze colors, complex textures, and intricate patterns.  www.coclay.com