Join Derek for an Intensive Workshop and Shadow Session!

Join Derek for a 3, 5, or 7-day intensive workshop and shadow session where you'll learn the ins and outs of owning and operating a private ceramic studio. Enhance your wheel throwing skills and expand your artistic perception of shape and form. You'll also learn how to load, unload, and fire kilns, mix glazes, and safely handle raw materials for glaze mixing. Each day, the studio is open to you from 10am to 8:30pm, though some days Derek may leave around 6pm.

We will kick off the session with glazing, loading, and firing a kiln. Please bring 10-15 pieces of your own bisque ware to fire. Each day includes a two-hour private lesson, with the rest of the day free for practice and creation on the wheel. Outside your lesson, Derek will be working in the studio, performing various tasks like throwing pots, loading kilns, cleaning, mixing glazes, handling social media, emails, website orders, photography, and other digital media tasks. If you're interested, Derek can guide you through these processes to help build your digital footprint.

What's Included:

• Daily Two-Hour Private Lesson: Focus on improving your skills.

• Studio Access: Available from open to close each day.

• Clay: 50lbs of clay, access to our pug mill for recycling. (7-day sessions receive 100lbs of clay and a 25lb bag of porcelain.)

• Tools: Access to our tool cart, though bringing your favorite tools is recommended.

• Glaze Firing and Glazes: At the beginning of your session.

• Studio Maintenance and Upkeep: Learn general maintenance.

• Glaze Mixing and Safety: Basics of mixing glazes and handling raw materials.

• Digital Marketing and Photography: Insights into social media and digital marketing.

If your session coincides with our regular classes, an additional wheel will be provided, and you can join the class from 6pm-8:30pm. This crash course in running a pottery studio will also cover marketing yourself as an artist. If there are other areas you wish to explore, we can tailor the experience to your needs.

Cancellation Policy: Life happens, and we understand. If you need to cancel or reschedule, please provide 48 hours' notice. This allows us to prepare the studio space, kilns, and materials. Cancellations or rescheduling within 48 hours are subject to a $250 fee.

We look forward to working with you in the studio! Please reach out with any questions or concerns. Call or email us for availability.