Tools of the Trade

This workshop will focus on the creation of tools and equipment to aid in ceramic making processes. A variety of handmade implements will be created, tested and examined to help facilitate artistic goals: Including, ribs, paddles, throwing sticks, bow tool and loop tools.

Materials To Bring

• Favorite wheel-throwing and trimming tools
• Sketchbook and drawing/writing materials

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Schedule:

Sunday

• 4:00–5:00 PM: Check-In at Adamah Retreat Center
• 5:00–6:00 PM: Welcome Dinner
• 6:00 PM–Evening: Introductions, Workshop Overview & Get Settled

Monday

• 8:00–9:00 AM: Breakfast
• 9:00 AM–12:00 PM: Demos & Studio Time
• 12:00–1:00 PM: Lunch
• 1:00–5:00 PM: Demos & Studio Time
• 5:00–6:00 PM: Dinner
• 6:00 PM–Evening: Open Studio/Hiking/Explore

Tuesday

• 8:00–9:00 AM: Breakfast
• 9:00 AM–12:00 PM: Demos & Studio Time
• 12:00–1:00 PM: Lunch
• 1:00–5:00 PM: Demos & Studio Time
• 5:00–6:00 PM: Dinner
• 6:00 PM–Evening: Open Studio/Hiking/Explore

Wednesday

• 8:00–9:00 AM: Breakfast
• 9:00 AM–12:00 PM: Demos & Studio Time 
• 12:00–1:00 PM: Lunch
• 1:00–5:00 PM: Demos & Studio Time 
• Evening: Chef’s Night Off — explore the area and enjoy dinner on your own!
• Open Studio/Hiking/Explore

Thursday

• 8:00–9:00 AM: Breakfast
• 9:00 AM–12:00 PM: Demos & Studio Time
• 12:00–1:00 PM: Lunch
• 1:00–5:00 PM: Demos & Studio Time 
• 5:00–6:00 PM: Dinner
• 6:00 PM–Evening: Open Studio/Hiking/Explore

Friday

• 8:00–9:00 AM: Breakfast
• 9:00–10:30 AM: Final Making & Refining
• 10:30 AM–12:00 PM: Group Critique, Discussion & Workshop Wrap-Up
• 12:00 PM: Workshop Ends

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