May 18-24, 2025 : CD$1775
Making pots is both personal and universal and asks us, as makers, to consider decisions based
on function and aesthetics. This workshop gives participants five full days to explore a variety of wheel-formed functional pots.
Altering from the round, handles that work both functionally and aesthetically, lids that fit, feet that lift, and more will be demonstrated and explored according to each student’s level of interest and skill. Conversation about the function and aesthetics of utilitarian pots will be ongoing. This workshop is about the process of making and stretching our ideas for functional pots. Glazing and firing techniques will be discussed. Previous wheel-forming experience recommended.
July 13-18, 2025 : $1185 includes clay, hands-on instruction, bisque firings
There are so many considerations a potter must entertain while making pots for high-heat cooking environments including function + utility, cooking methods, seasonal foods, international recipes, and tabletop culture.
We will explore the utilitarian necessities of clay cooking pots for oven and broiler, stovetop or grill; and the many aesthetic decisions for a beautifully made pot presented to the table from the kitchen.
Stovetop pots, casseroles, broilers, bakers, roasters, skillets, sauce pots, pizza stones, trivets are all possible forms that may be investigated. We will begin our pots in the round on the potter’s wheel and then alter into a variety of shapes that will take the form of practical cooking pots
Demonstrations, daily practice, and lively discussion will give participants a solid foundation for working with flameware and for ideas to take shape in the form of handmade pots for slow food and a healthy world.
Glazing and firing techniques will be covered in detail. Participants may opt to soda-fire their pots for an additional fee.
This is a wonderful opportunity to make pots in a spectacular setting in the Pacific Northwest.
This workshop is designed for students with a solid foundation in wheel-forming.
The workshop is limited to 5 participants. $285 deposit to reserve your space.
Send checks (greatly appreciated) to Cook on Clay : PO Box 1169, Langley WA 98260 or Paypal robbie@cookonclay.com
August 4-10, 2025 : $1050 includes demos, slips, glazes, wadding, and firing
The soda kiln offers many opportunities to explore the surfaces of your pots, allowing the flame pattern and atmospheric activity to influence the outcome. Participants bring bisqueware and we supply the slips and glazes for a cone 9/10 soda firing. Participants will be hands-on in all aspects of loading, firing, unloading, and after-firing tasks.
Days 1 + 2 : glaze, glaze, glaze
Day 3 : load + light kiln
Day 4 : fire
Day 5 + 6 : kiln cools + demos + field trip or free time
Day 7 : unload & discuss results + after-firing tasks
a few details:
For further information
Robbie Lobell : robbie@cookonclay.com : 360-929-8121 : cookonclay.com
The workshop is limited to 10 participants. $250 deposit to reserve your space.
Send checks (greatly appreciated) to Cook on Clay : PO Box 1169, Langley WA 98260 or Paypal robbie@cookonclay.com
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