“Perfection is ugly. I prefer to see the marks of my fingers—the scars, imperfections and distortions — in the things I create.”

Hand-Built Pumpkin Workshop

Choose your date:

Monday, September 22nd 4pm

Tuesday, September 23rd 2pm

Limited to just 4 participants per workshop to ensure personalized instruction and an intimate creative experience.

Your creative journey includes:

Initial Hand-Building Session: Learn the techniques to sculpt your unique clay pumpkin.

First Firing & Bisque: We'll take care of the initial firing to make your pumpkin ready for glazing.

Return for Glazing: Come back to the studio for a dedicated glazing session (dates to be scheduled) where you'll bring your pumpkin to life with your choice of glazes.

Final Firing: Your finished, glazed pumpkin will undergo its final firing, ready for you to take home and cherish.

Price: $75 per person

Includes: All clay, tools, glazes, and both firing processes.

Come create with me, celebrate the season, and bring home a piece of the earth, imperfectly made with love.

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Make a memory in minutes.

September 26, 27 & 28

11am - 3pm

$20

Take a moment to create something beautiful. Our hand-built leaf ornament station is set up for you to drop in and get your hands in clay. We'll guide you through pressing a real leaf to capture its details and turning it into a unique ornament. It's a fun, quick, and satisfying creative experience.


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