Workshops
All workshops will take place at the Toshiko Takaezu Studio, with our beautiful gardens, welcoming studio space, research library, collection of plaster molds, & knowledgeable staff.
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Book your workshop below.
Coiling & Glazing (2-Part Workshop)
Saturday, October 10th 10AM-12PM
& Saturday October 24th, 10AM-12PM
$200--
In October resident Brooke Auchincloss will be offering a 2-session workshop focused on Coiling and Glazing. October 10 & 24 from 10:00-12:00.
In the first session we will be making coiled bottle forms and discussing the fundamentals of the coiling technique, including preparing and joining coils, building upward, smoothing, shaping, and refining our forms. We will also look at the work of artists who have embraced coiling as an essential part of their practice for inspiration.
In the second session we will learn 4 techniques for glazing :
Spraying
Dipping
Pouring
Brushing
We will experiment with how each technique creates different surfaces, colors, textures, and effects—and discover how glazing can transform our finished pieces.
No previous pottery experience required.
Come build, experiment, and discover the possibilities of clay from the first coil to the final glaze
Nerikomi.. Round 2!
Saturday, October 31st 10AM-1PM
$200--
During this fun and informative 3 hour workshop we will be making functional pieces (mugs, plates, bowls) using the Japanese art of Nerikomi, a hand-building technique that involves stacking, folding, and manipulating different colors of clay to create complex, mosaic-like patterns. Because the colors are built directly into the clay body rather than painted on the surface, the design runs all the way through the piece.
Clay & Crochet: Intentional Mixed-Media Art
Saturday, November 7th 10AM-12PM
& Saturday November 21st, 10AM-12PM
$200--
Explore the meeting point of fiber and clay in this two-session hands-on workshop. Together, we’ll experiment with fiber and ceramics to create intentional mixed-media works of art.
In the first session, you’ll design and create clay pieces specifically intended to incorporate a multimedia approach. We’ll consider form, texture, color, and connection as we develop ceramic elements that invite fiber into the work.
After your clay pieces are fired and glazed, we’ll meet for the second session to tie, weave, crochet and bind as we assemble the finished ceramic pieces with fiber. Your final work might take the form of a wall piece, bowl, sculpture, or something entirely your own.
This workshop is about more than combining materials—it’s about thoughtfully designing how different materials can interact to create a cohesive work of art.
No previous experience with clay, crochet is necessary. Just bring your curiosity and a willingness to experiment.
Schedule a Private Workshop or Adult Handbuilding Party!
Dates and times flexible
The Takaezu studio is happy to share our staff’s expertise & our beautiful studio. We are now offering private workshops and adult handbuilding parties by request only.
Contact our studio manager at Mmustardo@gmail.com to inquire.