Use natural fibers to transform raw materials into beautiful sheets of paper. Plunge your hands into vats of swirling fibers and then pull, couch, and press, to form your own unique pieces. Plan on creating about 12 sheets of paper in a two hour class. Papermaking can be messy- be prepared and wear art-making clothes. Learn what an amazing art form paper can be.
Saturday
Paper Making Workshop
Use natural fibers to transform raw materials into beautiful sheets of paper. Plunge your hands into vats of swirling fibers and then pull, couch, and press, to form your own unique pieces. Plan on creating about 12 sheets of paper in a two hour class. Papermaking can be messy- be prepared and wear art-making clothes. Learn what an amazing art form paper can be.
Throwing Large Forms and Surface Decoration
In this two-day workshop, expect to learn how to create large forms on the potter’s wheel and explore surface decoration using Sgraffito and Mishima techniques through demonstrations and hands-on practice. On Day 1, you’ll focus on working with large, stacked forms using porcelain. On Day 2, you’ll learn to apply surface decoration techniques, including Sgraffito and Mishima. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have gained new skills to create larger pieces and incorporate unique imagery into your pottery. This class is for intermediate & advanced wheel throwers.
Workshop Agenda- Matt Conlon Large Forms & Sgraffito_ Mishima
Advancing your Glaze Game Workshop
Advancing your Glaze Game is a two-day in-depth workshop on developing strategies and styles for those with beginner to advanced ceramic experience. Students should expect to gain a broad understanding of how glaze and surface materials are structured, application techniques, and troubleshooting post-fired work. The workshop will include related research and examples while encouraging experimentation and group collaboration.
Surface techniques for greenware work will include using colored clay, underglazes, slips, and other pre-bisque options. Glaze applications will include layering interaction, creating depth and texture, glaze mistakes, and refiring work. Students should come with an understanding of the basics of working in clay. Attendees are highly encouraged to bring at least one bisque piece for testing techniques.
AGENDA:
Day 1: 10am – 5pm (with break for lunch)
- Presentation and Group Think on developing research, strategy, and style for your work
- Technical Approaches in the Greenware State
- Colored clay
- Underglazes, slips, washes, stains
- Pre-bisque decisions & finishing your work with glazing in mind
Day 2: 10am – 5pm (with break for lunch)
- Presentation and Group Think on understanding “what is a glaze”
- Technical Approaches to Glaze Layering
- Variations in Glaze Interaction
- Creating Depth & Texture
- Troubleshooting, glaze mistakes, refiring
- Post-glaze techniques
Making a Good Impression: Floral Frog Vase Workshop
Spend the day designing and creating your own vase with a floral frog add on. Starting with raw clay we will make and investigate stamps to impress in the clay and use those designs to hand build a vase in time for the coming Spring flowers.
This class will be suitable for all levels of clay enthusiasts.
Please pack a lunch/ snacks as there will be a break in the middle of the day.
Note on firing: All work will be fired and ready for pick up in the Kimball Art Center 7-14 days after your class. We do not ship class work. If artwork is not picked up after 60 days it will be recycled. *Since artwork may look different after firing, make your pottery or sculpture recognizable by carving a signature into your piece.
The $50 material fee includes a bag of clay, with options including Rods Bod, Death Valley, and Stoney White. Porcelain is not included. Students wishing to use porcelain can get their material fee refunded and purchase porcelain separately at the front desk.
Watercolor Painting: Old Town Main Street PC- Cityscapes
Let’s explore painting city scenes of Old Town- Main Street Park City! References will be provided and students will follow the instructor’s demos.
We will break for lunch (one hour). Please bring your own lunch.
See 2025 Kimball watercolor supply list
Instructor: Barbara Kidd
