In this 5-week class, students will learn the basics of making vessels and sculptures using coils from ceramic Artist in Residence José Galván Martínez. The class will walk students through proper coiling techniques, properly attaching and shaping clay and troubleshooting common issues that arise in coil building and surface treatment options. The class will focus on making dynamic forms and fully utilizing the advantages that coil building offers. No experience required. This class is for Adults 16+.

Pre-registration is required. 

Calaveras de Azúcar (Sugar skulls) are traditional Mexican decorative candies traditionally prepared for Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead), a tradition that blends pre-Hispanic and post-colonial traditions of Mexico. The sugar skulls traditionally are made of sugar, chocolate or amaranth, and are to commemorate loved ones who have passed away.  In this workshop each student will be provided a clay skull which then will be decorated using colored slips to replicate the look of sugar and icing.

Explore two techniques for adding surface detail to post glaze fired ceramics in this hands-on workshop. Students will learn how to apply ceramic decals and lusters to create decorative accents, patterns, and finished surfaces. The workshop will cover basic decal application, including placement, preparation, and smoothing, as well as an introduction to applying ceramic lusters for metallic and lustrous effects. Students will have the opportunity to experiment with both techniques and learn best practices for achieving clean, successful results.

Incense has a rich history spanning thousands of years and has been used for religious worship, meditation, ceremony, aromatherapy, and creating a comforting atmosphere through fragrance. In this one-night ceramics workshop with Artist-in-Residence David Kruk, participants will be guided through the process of creating their own stick and cone incense holders out of clay.

Settle in for a cozy evening of making with clay! In this one-night handbuilding workshop, students will learn simple techniques to create their own handmade soup bowl and spoon. Participants will be guided by the instructor to understand the fundamentals of coil building, utilizing molds, and carving into clay. Come slow down, get your hands dirty, and make something special to enjoy soup from all season long. Work will be clear glazed by the instructor and fired to cone 04. All materials and kiln firings are included.

Settle in for a cozy evening of making with clay! In this one-night handbuilding workshop, students will learn simple techniques to create their own handmade soup bowl and spoon. Participants will be guided by the instructor to understand the fundamentals of coil building, utilizing molds, and carving into clay. Come slow down, get your hands dirty, and make something special to enjoy soup from all season long. Work will be clear glazed by the instructor and fired to cone 04. All materials and kiln firings are included.

In this 2-hour workshop, participants will learn the basic skills of Ikebana to create a beautiful flower arrangement with Stacy Larson. Bring your own flower vases to use or you may borrow one during the workshop. Participants will leave with a small flower frog/kenzan to display their Ikebana floral arrangement at home. This class is for Adults 16+.

Pre-registration required.

In this 2-hour workshop, participants will learn the basic skills of Ikebana to create a beautiful flower arrangement with Stacy Larson. Bring your own flower vases to use or you may borrow one during the workshop. Participants will leave with a small flower frog/kenzan to display their Ikebana floral arrangement at home. This class is for Adults 16+.

Pre-registration required.

Sgraffito is a ceramics technique of carving a design through a surface layer of colored material to reveal the contrasting clay body underneath.  In this workshop, LUX Artist-in- Residence David Kruk will instruct participants on how to use a variety of tools to scratch or carve a design through the top layer of color to achieve illustrative and graphic surfaces.  Participants will get to choose from various forms premade by the instructor and will have the opportunity to carve into both leather hard and bone-dry clay (masks will be provided when carving into bone dry clay).

Sgraffito is a ceramics technique of carving a design through a surface layer of colored material to reveal the contrasting clay body underneath.  In this workshop, LUX Artist-in- Residence David Kruk will instruct participants on how to use a variety of tools to scratch or carve a design through the top layer of color to achieve illustrative and graphic surfaces.  Participants will get to choose from various forms premade by the instructor and will have the opportunity to carve into both leather hard and bone-dry clay (masks will be provided when carving into bone dry clay).