Learn the fundamentals of mold-making in this hands-on, 3-day workshop led by LUX artist-in-residence David Kruk. You’ll design and sculpt your own imagery in clay, then transform it into a reusable plaster sprig mold—a simple tool for creating detailed, dimensional decorations on your pottery.

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).

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.

This 6-week class will introduce students to the fundamentals of building sculptures out of clay. More advanced students will have time to hone their own style and skills. All clay, glazes, tools, and firing provided. Students also have access to the studio during open hours throughout this six-week class. Please refer to the Open Studio Calendar in the Ceramics Center for the most up-to-date hours. This class is for adults 16+.

Pre-registration is 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).

Join us for this fun workshop and make a one-of-a-kind Father's Day gift.  Create something unique and handmade using clay that lets Dad know that he's the #1 best Dad!  A paying adult must accompany all children age 11 and under. Participants aged 9 and under must share a wheel with a parent/guardian. Teens, ages 12-15, do not need a parent or guardian to stay, but they MUST be reachable in case of emergencies. This class is open to ages 5+.

Pre-registration is 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).