Two Day Workshop, basic wheel skills are required. 

Clay is a miraculously versatile material with the ability to contrast many textures within the same piece. In this hands-on workshop, students will use heated clay stretching techniques to expose the beautiful texture hidden beneath clay’s smooth outer façade.

Multiple techniques for different textures for both wheel throwing and hand building will be demonstrated and then attempted by attendees.

Upon completion, students will have knowledge of:

• unique Chinese wheel throwing techniques applicable to all pots
• slab techniques that do not require a slab roller
• various methods for creating both spontaneous and planned patterns in clay
• different methods for heating clay prior to stretching
• a wide variety of miscellaneous techniques as a result of in-class discussions

Eric Serritella is recognized internationally as one of the top ceramic trompe l’oeil artists in the world. He specializes in hand-carved sculptures transforming clay into birch, charred and weathered logs. His one-of-a-kind pieces are known for their hyper-realism, and have been shown, awarded and collected on five continents for their exquisite organic design and incredibly lifelike textures. Works have been contributed to nearly 160 exhibitions with over two dozen pieces in museum collections including The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Carnegie Museum of Art and the Mint Museum.

Eric was honored by the James Renwick Alliance as the 2016 Distinguished Artist in Ceramics at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. His 2018 solo show at Jason Jacques Gallery was recommended in the NY Times and he has received positive acclaim by Architectural Digest and renowned art critic/historian Daniella Ohad. Serritella is also an accomplished potter, having studied with production potters in the USA and with four masters in Taiwan. Throughout all his workshops, Eric emphasizes visual elements, ways of seeing as an artist, and anecdotally shares his experiences making, marketing and selling wheel-thrown and hand-built works in clay. He is a fun, engaging and mindful presenter who is sure to help bring new techniques, ideas and life to your creations.

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at ceramics but you have no experience? This three hour workshop encourages beginners to discover their inner potter. 

Participants will have an opportunity to explore several different methods of working with clay including wheel throwing, slab building and modeling. This workshop is open to anyone ages 16 and up.

Materials will be provided. 

While this is a process workshop meant to give the student a chance to experience clay, students may choose their (1) best piece to be glazed and finished by the instructor. 

Classes may be cancelled at short notice if the minimum attendance is not achieved. Your money will be refunded should this happen. 

Please refer to our main website www.Clayworxstudios.com for our policies. 

You will be notified when your piece(s) are ready. This can be 2-3 weeks post the session depending on our kiln firing schedule. Please be patient with us as we dry,  bisque fire, then glaze fire your pieces. This can sometimes be a slow process.   Pieces will be held for 8 weeks after we have contacted you, after that time they will be deemed abandoned.

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at ceramics but you have no experience? This three hour workshop encourages beginners to discover their inner potter. 

Participants will have an opportunity to explore several different methods of working with clay including wheel throwing, slab building and modeling. This workshop is open to anyone ages 16 and up.

Materials will be provided. 

While this is a process workshop meant to give the student a chance to experience clay, students may choose their (1) best piece to be glazed and finished by the instructor. 

Classes may be cancelled at short notice if the minimum attendance is not achieved. Your money will be refunded should this happen. 

Please refer to our main website www.Clayworxstudios.com for our policies. 

You will be notified when your piece(s) are ready. This can be 2-3 weeks post the session depending on our kiln firing schedule. Please be patient with us as we dry,  bisque fire, then glaze fire your pieces. This can sometimes be a slow process.   Pieces will be held for 8 weeks after we have contacted you, after that time they will be deemed abandoned.