Utility Works

In this three hour workshop, we'll use pinching and coiling techniques to create beautiful freeform menorahs from speckled stoneware.In this two hour workshop, we'll use pinching and coiling techniques to create beautiful freeform menorahs/hanukiahs from speckled stoneware. Students will paint their menorahs with underglaze. Your work will be clear-glazed and fired by Utility Works staff and ready for pick up by December 13th. No clay experience necessary, perfect for beginners!-----Please note that this workshop takes place in the Utility Works basement, which is only accessible via stairs. The class requires participants to be able to sit and/or stand for the

In this three hour workshop, we'll use speckled stoneware and glazes to create beautiful custom Christmas ornaments.In this two hour workshop, we'll use speckled stoneware and glazes to create beautiful custom Christmas ornaments. Give them as a gift or add them to your family's collection! No clay experience necessary, perfect for beginners! Your work will be fired by Utility Works staff and ready for pick up by December 13th.-----Please note that this workshop takes place in the Utility Works basement, which is only accessible via stairs. The class requires participants to be able to sit and/or stand for the duration

Do you have art supplies that you no longer need, but are still in working condition? Would you love to find free materials that you do need? Then come to Lansdowne’s Fall Art Supply Exchange! At this event, you can bring art supplies you no longer want (but are still usable) for others to take, and pick up new supplies for yourself. The event will take place on October 13th at Utility Works. Drop-off of supplies will open at 11 am and end at 2 pm, and the “shopping” period for supplies will last from 12 pm to 4 pm.

Join us at Utility Works this spooky season to make expressive ceramic masks to adorn the walls of your haunted house.Join us at Utility Works this spooky season to make expressive ceramic masks to adorn the walls of your haunted house. Using clay slabs and newspaper molds, students will carve, pinch, and sculpt unique halloween masks. Then, we'll paint our masks with bright underglaze colors. Masks will be ready to pick up in two weeks, fully fired and finished with picture wire, ready to hang!------Please note that this workshop takes place in the Utility Works basement, which is only accessible

Delve into the fascinating world of ocarinas and create your very own instrument!This workshop offers a unique opportunity for participants with some clay working experience to delve into the fascinating world of ocarinas and create their very own instruments.Introduction to Ocarinas:Explore the history and cultural significance of ocarinas, learning the physics of how they produce sound.Crafting Techniques:Under the guidance of an experienced instructor, participants will gain hands-on experience with clay to create their ocarinas. Step-by-step instruction will cover essential techniques like shaping, carving, and finishing a basic pinch-pot ocarina.Tuning and Playing:Learn the basics of tuning your ocarina and explore simple

This 8 week course will teach beginning wheel throwing and ceramic glazing skills.What makes a cup a cup? What makes a cup a “good” cup? Why do we use some cups in our cabinet more often than others? This 8 week course will teach beginning wheel throwing and ceramic glazing skills by exploring these questions. We will cover the entire process of making a wheel thrown ceramic cup, including design ideation, throwing, trimming, making handles, and surface decoration. We will also view images of cup designs ancient to modern, and explore our own mug collections. By producing small, functional forms

Join us this summer for a three day wheel throwing intensive. We’ll cover the entire process of crafting functional ceramic tableware.Join us this summer for a three day wheel throwing intensive. We’ll cover the entire process of crafting functional ceramic tableware, including throwing, trimming, underglaze surface decoration, glazing and how to load and fire an electric kiln! Demos will be tailored to the small group’s interests and skill levels. We will throw cups and bowls, and more advanced students will learn closed and lidded forms. We’ll also view images of ceramics ancient to contemporary. Students will get individualized attention, from