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.
Workshop
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
Sketch, Paint and Go: How to Complete a Travel Sketchbook
This course will focus on developing skills and techniques that will help you have a more successful experience sketching outdoors or while traveling. This class will include some discussion about design, layout, materials and general tips as well as drawing and sketching exercises. We will experiment with a variety of materials including pencil, pen, ink, and watercolor paints.
We will break for lunch (one hour). Please bring your own lunch.
See 2025 Kimball sketch supply list
Instructor: Barbara Kidd
Watercolor Reboot Workshop
Join us as we dust off our paints and reacquaint ourselves with watercolors. This course is designed to help you gain more confidence with this medium. We will work through some warm-up exercises in the morning, then will dive into painting a few paintings. By the end of the day, you will have some new skills that should jumpstart your painting journey!
We will break for lunch (one hour). Please bring your own lunch.
See 2025 Kimball watercolor supply list
Level: Beginner students
Instructor: Barbara Kidd
Noon Years Eve
Noon Year’s Eve is a fun and creative way for the littles to ring in the New Year at a kid-appropriate time! Celebrate the new year early with a fun, creative party for all ages! Decorate crowns, craft air-dry clay picture frames with Polaroid photos, and enjoy light snacks while you create. Add to our Gratitude Garland, make your own confetti popper, and join us for a joyful countdown to noon. A perfect way to welcome the year with art, laughter, and a little sparkle!
Kids under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Price is $35 per child, adults are free. Light refreshments will be provided.
