In this workshop we will explore the use of leaves and flowers pressed into clay to create bowls, plates and wall pieces. In the first session we will work with fresh and dried flowers, leaves and plants, hand-pressing our favorite botanical elements into rolled clay to create one-of-a-kind pieces. 

We will be covering foundational hand-building techniques to imprint intricate leaf veins and floral petals directly into the earth resulting in beautiful, functional art infused with the natural beauty of the garden.

In the second session we will learn to further enhance our (dried) greenware pieces with oxides and underglazes.

What Participants Will Learn:

• Foundational hand-building and slab-rolling techniques

• How to properly arrange, press, and lift botanical impressions without distorting the clay

• Surface decoration using underglazes and washes to highlight plant textures

• The basics of glazing and the kiln firing process

Connect with nature and discover the calming, therapeutic process of botanical ceramics. All levels welcome.