A half day workshop exploring primitive pottery techniques with Melissa "Mesa" Matarese. This is an opportunity to explore, expand & deepen our relationship with nature through wild clay with simple tools and local materials.
Saturday, September 27
10AM - 2PM
TOPICS COVERED:
- Harvesting & processing clay
- Pinching, coiling & scraping a wild clay pot
- Creating brushes & tools made from natural objects
- Making engobe (colored slip) made from locally harvested pigments for pot decoration
- Polishing & burnishing
- How to set up a bonfire/open air ring
- How to naturally seal your pot
WHAT STUDENTS WILL LEAVE WITH:
- Detailed handouts on all content covered in the workshop
- A leather-hard, decorated pot made with locally sourced wild clay & engobe
- A brush or tool made from natural objects