Current Workshops & Retreats
YAY this year's summer Mica Pottery Workshops!!!
This is an ancient Native Apache technique that uses special Micaceous clay, a beautiful red clay with shiny shards of mica throughtout. These pots are cooking pots and can be put right on a stove burner or fire.
There is so much interest in this workshop, I've had to add additional dates! I'm amazed...but not really. Just really happy by all your responses! New to this year is a Friday workshop offering.This clay, the process and the end result are just so beautiful. The workshop is taught in a super relaxing and fun atmosphere making even just the process a treat!
Light weight and durable, micaceous clay vessels have been used to hold water, cook and store food.
It is said that water stored in micaceous clay pots becomes purified and sweet tasting and food cooked in them takes on a rich flavor that is unlike anything cooked in a metal or cast iron pot.
The mineral rich clay also takes on a sheen that makes micaceous clay pots immediately identifiable. They are sought after decorative items as well as utilitarian vessels.
I host the workshop in sunny Mt.Sinai , with the last class being the pit firing. I supply all materials, tools and clay, you supply the hands. The charge for all is $75.00 per person. Typically we make a pot that is over a quart in size which is valued at least at $100 per quart (actually most are over two quarts!).
The granddaddy of Apache mica pots is Felipe Ortega, we do the same process as he does, the coil and scrape method. You can learn more about this amazing man and take a look at his website here-http://www.felipeortega.com/index.html
This three day workshop will focus on making mica clay pots using the traditional coil building method, slipped surface treatment and smoke firing. The first two workshop days students will learn building and finishing techniques for creating a micaceous pot.
The final class of the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to fire their pot in a traditional outdoor firing in a beautiful country setting while enjoying a "Pot" luck supper (yes pun intended :-) . This year we will have one large pit firing / potluck celebration on October 16th during the full Moon, with hopefully nice cozy fall weather.
Below are some Pictures from previous workshops, hover for captions~
2016
Oh the Fun we will have ...
Mica Workshop #3 - Spectacular Sunday's
3:00 - 7:00 ish
September 11th, 18th and the Grand pit fire/Potluck Party on, the night of the full moon, October 16th @5:00pm (you do not have to come for this last date, the pit firing, if you cannot).
Bring an apron and a smile.
Class size limited to 12. First come basis, I cannot hold spots.
No refunds after 1st class date.
September 11th, 18th and the Grand pit fire/Potluck Party on, the night of the full moon, October 16th @5:00pm (you do not have to come for this last date, the pit firing, if you cannot).
Bring an apron and a smile.
Class size limited to 12. First come basis, I cannot hold spots.
No refunds after 1st class date.
I have So many new wonderful and Creative plans for this coming Spring/Summer. Please check back for further info and to insure you won't miss getting in on them sign up here~
Past Workshops below~
If you want to organize a workshop for your group or occasion email me at courageouslycreatingme@gmail.com
If you want to organize a workshop for your group or occasion email me at courageouslycreatingme@gmail.com
Mica Workshop #2 - Sunny Saturday's
3:00 - 7:00 ish
August 6th and 13th, and the Grand pit fire/Potluck Party, on the night of a full moon, October 16th @5:00pm (you do not have to come for this last date, the pit firing, if you cannot).
Bring an apron and a smile.
Class size limited to 12. First come basis, I cannot hold spots.
No refunds after 1st class date.
August 6th and 13th, and the Grand pit fire/Potluck Party, on the night of a full moon, October 16th @5:00pm (you do not have to come for this last date, the pit firing, if you cannot).
Bring an apron and a smile.
Class size limited to 12. First come basis, I cannot hold spots.
No refunds after 1st class date.
Mica Workshop#1 - Fun Friday's
11:00pm - 3:00ish
July 15th and 29th. Grand pit fire/Potluck Party, on the night of a full moon, October 16th @5:00pm (you do not have to come for this last date, the pit firing, if you cannot).
Bring an apron and a smile.
Class size limited to 12. First come basis, I cannot hold spots.
No refunds after 1st class date.
July 15th and 29th. Grand pit fire/Potluck Party, on the night of a full moon, October 16th @5:00pm (you do not have to come for this last date, the pit firing, if you cannot).
Bring an apron and a smile.
Class size limited to 12. First come basis, I cannot hold spots.
No refunds after 1st class date.