Workshops

Alternative Pit Firing

$100 7/19-7/20 starting @2:00pm

Class Description:

🌾 Graciously held at Woodbridge Farms

We’re hosting a special pit firing this summer and would love for you to join! This is an alternative firing method—super atmospheric, earthy, and fun. It’s less about perfection and more about process, play, and connecting with each other through clay.

Woodbridge Farms is opening their beautiful space for the day (and night opt-in to camp!). Dinner is provided, with optional breakfast for campers or early risers joining us before unearthing pieces. Bring your tent or car camp, we'll gather around a fire talking clay, eating food, and hanging out.

Schedule:

  • 2pm: Setup begins

  • 7pm: Dinner provided

  • 8am (next day): Optional breakfast

  • 9am: Unearthing pieces

Here’s how it works:

  • You’ll get up to 6 points worth of work in the pit.

    • 1–2 lbs = 1 point

    • 3–5 lbs = 2 points

    • 6–10 lbs = 3 points

Two options for your pieces:

  • Option 1 (recommended): Drop off work at Earthbound by July 12th for a low-temp bisque—this gives your pieces the best chance of surviving the firing.

  • Option 2: Bring greenware directly to the pit fire, but it must be completely bone dry.

We’ll go over how the firing works and get into it together. Expect good people, good food, and a chance to try something different in a low-pressure, community-first environment.

One Time Wheel Throwing

$50

Class Description:

This is a one time, 2 hour workshop. 

Participants will be led through the introductory techniques of creating a piece on the wheel, spend time apply the instruction, and each participant will be able to choose a piece to be fired into a finished ceramic work of art.

Gathered Botanical Tea Steep Workshop

$65 August 2nd

Class Description:

Build your personalized tea steeping mug at Earthbound Ceramics using handbuilding techniques, then participants in the workshop will take a short walk to Gathered Botanicals to discover the world of herbal teas. We will delve into medicinal herbs that can safely assist in supporting our bodies through various stages. Savor a warm cup of tea while we blend and create a personalized mix to bring home and enjoy in your newly crafted mug.

Be On the Look out For

Visiting Artist Workshop

Class Description:

We love an independent ceramic artist. Each potter has a unique signature their hands craft into the clay. This offering is a length and delivery determined by a professional ceramicist artist, based on their technique. Sign-up for our mailing list to be the first hear about these exclusive classes

Specialty Firing Series

Class Description:

As a community of artists we are always exploring, trying new techniques, and reveling the experience. Alternative firings are some of the most communal, and exciting experiences for the average potter. When we have established the right location to hold firings, we will be offering on going alternative firing experiences for local potters, members, and experiences students who are ongoing members of our community