This three week intermediate-advanced workshop will give artists the opportunity to explore new surfaces and firing techniques for their ceramic forms through the process of pit firing. The first two sessions will meet in the JAC ceramics studio, where students will look at finished examples and create original works for the firing. Demonstrations will be given of various wheel thrown and hand built forms. The preparation and application of terra sigilatta and the techniques of burnishing wares will be covered in the workshop. Students will have the opportunity to complete and decorate their pieces, which will be bisque fired and ready for the pit firing at Windmist Farms on week three. Weather depending, students will gather the following day (or the day after) to unearth their work together.

Thursdays, October 26 – November 9

3:30 – 5:30 pm (3 classes, 2 hours each)

Ages: Adults

Instructor: Will Simons & Jon Baylor

Fee: $222 (JAC Members $200)

Location: Jamestown Arts Center (Weeks 1 & 2) and Windmist Farm, 71 Weeden Lane, Jamestown (Week 3 & unloading day)