Workshops at POST

A POST Still Life Series: Charcoal Drawing with Clare Fox

Thursday November 30th from 6 to 8pm

Entry Level Class - No experience necessary however minors must have a guardian present.

Clare is teaching an 11 session series of Reductive Charcoal Drawing happening on Thursday evenings starting 10/12 through 12/28. Come to one or come to all! 

Join Clare in the studio for Reductive Charcoal Drawing. We will explore using erasers and charcoal, in all its moody forms. This particular style of charcoal drawing is prized for its ability to produce an interplay between light and shadow, known as chiaroscuro. Though a bit messy, getting our hands dirty with charcoal dust is a very satisfying way to learn, play, and experiment!

A variety of charcoal pencils, erasers, papers, and supplies will be provided. If you have your own favorite sketchbook or tools, please feel free to bring them.

For as long as people have been creating visual artwork, there has been a desire to record ordinary, everyday objects. These works evoke a mood and remind us of life’s hidden beauty. As viewers, the chosen still life objects offer some insight into the lives of others.

We believe that EVERYONE can draw. Yes, even you. By drawing together, we not only learn new skills and improve our techniques, we build community through shared experience. Lose yourself in the process. Get into a flow state by focusing on a collection of POST's ordinary objects. This class is designed to be a fun, experiential, and experimental workshop for all skill levels rather than an academic dive into “learning to draw". Come join the fun! 

About the Instructor:

Clare Fox is a Detroit-based visual artist, instructor, and curator. Her academic and professional background is in Printmaking, though her studio practice also includes experimental photography, sculpture, and woodworking. Clare is the creative director and a co-founder of Mutual Adoration and POST.

COVID-19 POLICY - We are asking all workshop participants to be fully vaccinated or provide a negative test result from within three days prior to the class and to accept all requests of both POST and the instructor concerning mask wearing. 

Please click here for more details on our Workshop Policy page. 

Visible Mending Workshop: Needle Felted Patches with POST

Saturday December 2nd from 2-5pm

Entry Level Class—No experience necessary, however you must be 14 or older

Put your creativity to work as you learn this sustainable, fun, and crafty approach to salvaging your clothing.

Whether you’re looking to reclaim the remains of a moth feast, salvage the knees of your child’s pants, or simply want to add some pizzazz to that drab old sweater—we’ve got you covered. This workshop will introduce you to visible mending techniques using the playful art of needle felting. 

A variety of roving and fabrics will be provided for practice. We encourage you to bring in your favorite ripped, worn, and wholly wool sweaters, sock, or scarves for guidance.

Please click here for more details on our Workshop Refund & Cancelation Policy.

COVID-19 POLICY - We are asking all workshop participants to be fully vaccinated or provide a negative test result from within three days prior to the class and to accept all requests of both POST and the instructor concerning mask wearing. 

About the Instructor:

Angela Zachary, a third-generation textile hand-crafter with over two decades of teaching experience, finds pure joy in crafting and fostering community. Her passion for creating is fostered out of a love for sustainability, and learning to slow down.

Ceramics Workshop: Holiday Ornaments with Mitch Segall

Sunday December 3rd from 10:30am-1pm 

Beginner Level Class - Must be 16 or older (minors with supervision).

Designed for those who love to get their hands dirty and make gorgeous home accents from scratch! Local ceramic artist, Mitch Segall will guide the class through the fun and festive process of creating unique, customized ornaments.

This beginner-friendly workshop offers a good introduction to the techniques used for creating tiles, plates, and other flat work in porcelain. During this workshop, you’ll learn how to effectively roll out clay, cut shapes, and create textures. Glaze will be added by POST staff before the ornaments go into the kiln. You will have a variety of glaze colors to choose from.

All supplies, materials, and refreshments will be provided.

Please note, your ornaments will be ready for pick up 1.5 weeks after the class, when the glazing and kiln firing is complete.

A POST Still Life Series: Acrylic Painting with Lauren Harrington

Sunday December 3rd from 3 to 6pm

Entry Level Class - No experience necessary however minors must have a guardian present.

This season, POST invites different artists to lead a session with their take on a POST Still Life. Lauren’s workshop will focus on acrylic painting. 

For as long as people have been creating visual artwork, there has been a desire to record ordinary, everyday objects. These works evoke a mood and remind us of life’s hidden beauty. As viewers, the chosen still life objects offer some insight into the lives of others.

We believe that EVERYONE can paint. Yes, even you! By painting together, we not only learn new skills and improve our techniques, we build community through shared experience. Lose yourself in the process. Get into a flow state by focusing on a collection of POST's ordinary objects.This class is designed to be a fun, experiential, and experimental workshop for all skill levels rather than an academic dive into “learning to paint". Come join the fun! 

Canvas boards, paints, brushes, and tools will be provided. If you have your own favorite tools, please feel free to bring them. Everyone will take home a still life painting and the experience of losing themselves in the process.

About the Instructor:

Lauren Harrington is an artist living and working in Detroit. With a spirit for experimenting in all mediums, she focused on ceramics in college, illustration post college, then honed in on a multi media studio practice while studying fashion design in Los Angeles and working for a master fine art screen printer. She is now focused on painting / wallpaper design, founding the company Walla Walla Walls in 2021.

Please click here for more details on our Workshop Policy page. 

A POST Still Life Series: Charcoal Drawing with Clare Fox

Thursday December 7th from 6 to 8pm

Entry Level Class - No experience necessary however minors must have a guardian present.

Clare is teaching an 11 session series of Reductive Charcoal Drawing happening on Thursday evenings starting 10/12 through 12/28. Come to one or come to all! 

Join Clare in the studio for Reductive Charcoal Drawing. We will explore using erasers and charcoal, in all its moody forms. This particular style of charcoal drawing is prized for its ability to produce an interplay between light and shadow, known as chiaroscuro. Though a bit messy, getting our hands dirty with charcoal dust is a very satisfying way to learn, play, and experiment!

A variety of charcoal pencils, erasers, papers, and supplies will be provided. If you have your own favorite sketchbook or tools, please feel free to bring them.

For as long as people have been creating visual artwork, there has been a desire to record ordinary, everyday objects. These works evoke a mood and remind us of life’s hidden beauty. As viewers, the chosen still life objects offer some insight into the lives of others.

We believe that EVERYONE can draw. Yes, even you. By drawing together, we not only learn new skills and improve our techniques, we build community through shared experience. Lose yourself in the process. Get into a flow state by focusing on a collection of POST's ordinary objects. This class is designed to be a fun, experiential, and experimental workshop for all skill levels rather than an academic dive into “learning to draw". Come join the fun! 

About the Instructor:

Clare Fox is a Detroit-based visual artist, instructor, and curator. Her academic and professional background is in Printmaking, though her studio practice also includes experimental photography, sculpture, and woodworking. Clare is the creative director and a co-founder of Mutual Adoration and POST.

COVID-19 POLICY - We are asking all workshop participants to be fully vaccinated or provide a negative test result from within three days prior to the class and to accept all requests of both POST and the instructor concerning mask wearing. 

Please click here for more details on our Workshop Policy page. 

Ceramics Workshop: Holiday Ornaments with Mitch Segall

Sunday December 10th from 4-6:30pm 

Beginner Level Class - Must be 16 or older (minors with supervision).

Designed for those who love to get their hands dirty and make gorgeous home accents from scratch! Local ceramic artist, Mitch Segall will guide the class through the fun and festive process of creating unique, customized ornaments.

This beginner-friendly workshop offers a good introduction to the techniques used for creating tiles, plates, and other flat work in porcelain. During this workshop, you’ll learn how to effectively roll out clay, cut shapes, and create textures. Glaze will be added by POST staff before the ornaments go into the kiln. You will have a variety of glaze colors to choose from.

All supplies, materials, and refreshments will be provided.

Please note, your ornaments will be ready for pick up 1.5 weeks after the class, when the glazing and kiln firing is complete.

Knit Nite with Ashwelle Fiberworks

BYOB & BYOY(arn) Thursday December 14th from 6-8pm

It's that time of year again and Knit Nites are back! Come hang out with your knit, crochet, or fibers project! Ashley Welser of Ashwelle Fiberworks will be here to make alongside you, offering guidance and support if you run into a pinch. We'll make, we'll chat, and we'll snack!

Don't forget to BYOB & BYOY(arn)! These FREE evenings are made possible with donated space from POST and donated time from Ashwelle Fiberworks (thank you!).  

Please click here for more details on our Workshop Refund & Cancelation Policy.

COVID-19 POLICY - We are asking all workshop participants to be fully vaccinated or provide a negative test result from within three days prior to the class and to accept all requests of both POST and the instructor concerning mask wearing.  

About the instructor:
Ashley's love of knitting and fiber arts blossomed at the age of twelve and quickly became her passion. Her goal as a teacher of fiber arts is to cultivate a love of crafting in a way that inspires students to think creatively about the resources surrounding them and to fill the world with beauty while doing tasks that increase mindfulness and independent thinking. She also owns Ashwelle Fiber Works - a hand spun and hand dyed yarn business emphasizing the creation of unique small batch yarns made slowly, thoughtfully, and with respect to the materials used in the process.

A POST Still Life Series: Charcoal Drawing with Clare Fox

Thursday December 14th from 6 to 8pm

Entry Level Class - No experience necessary however minors must have a guardian present.

Clare is teaching an 11 session series of Reductive Charcoal Drawing happening on Thursday evenings starting 10/12 through 12/28. Come to one or come to all! 

Join Clare in the studio for Reductive Charcoal Drawing. We will explore using erasers and charcoal, in all its moody forms. This particular style of charcoal drawing is prized for its ability to produce an interplay between light and shadow, known as chiaroscuro. Though a bit messy, getting our hands dirty with charcoal dust is a very satisfying way to learn, play, and experiment!

A variety of charcoal pencils, erasers, papers, and supplies will be provided. If you have your own favorite sketchbook or tools, please feel free to bring them.

For as long as people have been creating visual artwork, there has been a desire to record ordinary, everyday objects. These works evoke a mood and remind us of life’s hidden beauty. As viewers, the chosen still life objects offer some insight into the lives of others.

We believe that EVERYONE can draw. Yes, even you. By drawing together, we not only learn new skills and improve our techniques, we build community through shared experience. Lose yourself in the process. Get into a flow state by focusing on a collection of POST's ordinary objects. This class is designed to be a fun, experiential, and experimental workshop for all skill levels rather than an academic dive into “learning to draw". Come join the fun! 

About the Instructor:

Clare Fox is a Detroit-based visual artist, instructor, and curator. Her academic and professional background is in Printmaking, though her studio practice also includes experimental photography, sculpture, and woodworking. Clare is the creative director and a co-founder of Mutual Adoration and POST.

COVID-19 POLICY - We are asking all workshop participants to be fully vaccinated or provide a negative test result from within three days prior to the class and to accept all requests of both POST and the instructor concerning mask wearing. 

Please click here for more details on our Workshop Policy page. 

Pressed Flower Workshop: Framed Floral Collage 

Saturday December 16h from 10:30am to 12:30pm

Entry Level Class - No experience necessary, however you must be 12 or older.

Create a unique composition with the beauty of locally grown flowers! 

During this make and take workshop, you'll get creative while being guided through the tradition of using pressed flowers for preservation and display. We will have a variety of unique dried flowers and color schemes to choose from. Create a collage that reflects your style. These framed pieces make great gifts too - just in time for the holidays!

Everyone will receive a wooden box frame, made by Mutual Adoration. These frames are made using locally sourced reclaimed wood and include two panes of glass. These frames are built specifically to display your pressed flower creation!

Everyone will take home their own unique piece, framed and ready to hang, along with the know-how to press flowers and use them in future projects.

Includes all materials and tools needed for project, as well as refreshments!

Please click here for more details on our Workshop Policy page.

Knitting Workshop: Beginner's Session with Ashwelle Fiberworks

Saturday December 16th from 2-5pm

Beginner Level Class - Must be 18 or older.

Ready to begin knitting? This is the perfect time to learn the basics!

This workshop will focus on creating simple garments with an emphasis on experimenting with yarn of different colors, textures, and fiber content to create a one of a kind garment. 

This make & take class is for the complete beginner. Ashley will be teaching the group about the tools and fibers used in knitting, and how those tools are used to create fabrics of varying density. She will guide you through basic knitting techniques to create your very own scarf. Ashley has many tips & tricks including visual aids and simple rhymes to help students learn the ancient craft of knitting.

All materials will be provided - we'll have a variety of fibers and colors to choose from.

Please click here for more details on our Workshop Refund & Cancelation Policy.

About the instructor:
Ashley's love of knitting and fiber arts blossomed at the age of twelve and quickly became her passion. Her goal as a teacher of fiber arts is to cultivate a love of crafting in a way that inspires students to think creatively about the resources surrounding them and to fill the world with beauty while doing tasks that increase mindfulness and independent thinking. She also owns Ashwelle Fiber Works - a hand spun and hand dyed yarn business emphasizing the creation of unique small batch yarns made slowly, thoughtfully, and with respect to the materials used in the process.

Jewelry Workshop: Beaded Fringe Earrings with Julie Rudziensky of Fate and Coincidence

Sunday December 17th from 1pm to 4:30pm

Entry Level Class - This class requires fine motor skills for handling small seed beads. No experience necessary, however you must be 14 or older. 

Registration closes 48 hrs prior to class date. A minimum of 4 students is needed to run this class. 

Jewelry, wine, and friends: Julie Rudziensky is bringing us another perfect reason for a girl’s night out!

If you’ve taken her other Beads + Assemblage workshop, get ready for a deeper dive that requires a bit more dexterity. We’ll cover basic stitches and patterns to weave a pair of custom glass bead earrings. This hands-on workshop will walk you through the entire process of design, lay out, material selection, and assembly.

 All students will walk away with their earrings, beads, needles, and thread as well as a worksheet with instructions to finish off their piece at home.

COVID-19 POLICY - We are asking all workshop participants to be fully vaccinated or provide a negative test result from within three days prior to the class and to accept all requests of both POST and the instructor concerning mask wearing. 

Please click here for more details on our Workshop Policy page. 

About the Instructor:

Julie Rudziensky was born and raised in Michigan and now lives in Clawson. She is an automotive color and material designer by day and a jewelry designer/maker by night. Her line of jewelry, Fate & Coincidence, is a mix of boho-modern style that is now sold in over 50 stores around the country. She is a lover of wildlife, nature, and color.

A POST Still Life Series: Charcoal Drawing with Clare Fox

Thursday December 21st from 6 to 8pm

Entry Level Class - No experience necessary however minors must have a guardian present.

Clare is teaching an 11 session series of Reductive Charcoal Drawing happening on Thursday evenings starting 10/12 through 12/28. Come to one or come to all! 

Join Clare in the studio for Reductive Charcoal Drawing. We will explore using erasers and charcoal, in all its moody forms. This particular style of charcoal drawing is prized for its ability to produce an interplay between light and shadow, known as chiaroscuro. Though a bit messy, getting our hands dirty with charcoal dust is a very satisfying way to learn, play, and experiment!

A variety of charcoal pencils, erasers, papers, and supplies will be provided. If you have your own favorite sketchbook or tools, please feel free to bring them.

For as long as people have been creating visual artwork, there has been a desire to record ordinary, everyday objects. These works evoke a mood and remind us of life’s hidden beauty. As viewers, the chosen still life objects offer some insight into the lives of others.

We believe that EVERYONE can draw. Yes, even you. By drawing together, we not only learn new skills and improve our techniques, we build community through shared experience. Lose yourself in the process. Get into a flow state by focusing on a collection of POST's ordinary objects. This class is designed to be a fun, experiential, and experimental workshop for all skill levels rather than an academic dive into “learning to draw". Come join the fun! 

About the Instructor:

Clare Fox is a Detroit-based visual artist, instructor, and curator. Her academic and professional background is in Printmaking, though her studio practice also includes experimental photography, sculpture, and woodworking. Clare is the creative director and a co-founder of Mutual Adoration and POST.

COVID-19 POLICY - We are asking all workshop participants to be fully vaccinated or provide a negative test result from within three days prior to the class and to accept all requests of both POST and the instructor concerning mask wearing. 

Please click here for more details on our Workshop Policy page. 

A POST Still Life Series: Charcoal Drawing with Clare Fox

Thursday December 28th from 6 to 8pm

Entry Level Class - No experience necessary however minors must have a guardian present.

Clare is teaching an 11 session series of Reductive Charcoal Drawing happening on Thursday evenings starting 10/12 through 12/28. Come to one or come to all! 

Join Clare in the studio for Reductive Charcoal Drawing. We will explore using erasers and charcoal, in all its moody forms. This particular style of charcoal drawing is prized for its ability to produce an interplay between light and shadow, known as chiaroscuro. Though a bit messy, getting our hands dirty with charcoal dust is a very satisfying way to learn, play, and experiment!

A variety of charcoal pencils, erasers, papers, and supplies will be provided. If you have your own favorite sketchbook or tools, please feel free to bring them.

For as long as people have been creating visual artwork, there has been a desire to record ordinary, everyday objects. These works evoke a mood and remind us of life’s hidden beauty. As viewers, the chosen still life objects offer some insight into the lives of others.

We believe that EVERYONE can draw. Yes, even you. By drawing together, we not only learn new skills and improve our techniques, we build community through shared experience. Lose yourself in the process. Get into a flow state by focusing on a collection of POST's ordinary objects. This class is designed to be a fun, experiential, and experimental workshop for all skill levels rather than an academic dive into “learning to draw". Come join the fun! 

About the Instructor:

Clare Fox is a Detroit-based visual artist, instructor, and curator. Her academic and professional background is in Printmaking, though her studio practice also includes experimental photography, sculpture, and woodworking. Clare is the creative director and a co-founder of Mutual Adoration and POST.

COVID-19 POLICY - We are asking all workshop participants to be fully vaccinated or provide a negative test result from within three days prior to the class and to accept all requests of both POST and the instructor concerning mask wearing. 

Please click here for more details on our Workshop Policy page. 

Water Bath Marbling on Many Mediums

Saturday December 30th from 10:30am to 12:30pm

Entry Level Class. No experience necessary. Must be 12 or older - minors must be accompanied by an adult.

This class is perfect for anyone who sometimes feels intimidated by arts and crafts. Because the process is very free-flowing, everyone will have some successful results!

Water marbling is an ancient technique of lightly applying pigments onto the surface of thickened water in order to create beautiful, swirling designs that may be transferred onto a range of different surfaces such as paper, leather, fabric, and more. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn about the origins of marbling art and how it has been applied in various forms. Playing with colors and a variety of tools will allow you to experiment with different patterns. We’ll show you how to properly dip paper, leather, wood, and fabric into the bath in order to perfectly transfer your trippy patterns. We'll also discuss uses for the results beyond the workshop. So many projects can be made with your marbled pieces!

Please click here for more details on our Workshop Refund & Cancelation Policy.

About the Instructor:

Clare Fox is a Detroit-based visual artist, instructor, and curator. Her academic and professional background is in Printmaking, though her studio practice also includes experimental photography, sculpture, and woodworking. Clare is the creative director and a co-founder of Mutual Adoration and POST.

Screen Printing Workshop: One Page Wonder Artist Books

Saturday January 6th from 10:30am to 2:30pm

Entry Level Class - No experience necessary however minors must have a guardian present.

In this 4 hour workshop, you'll learn the basics of screen printing by making an accordion-folded single-sheet artist's book.

Aimed at complete beginners or those looking to refresh their print skills, everyone will create a personalized artbook in a friendly, relaxed studio environment. There is something special about making a book with paper that you’ve printed yourself!

You'll learn the basics of screen printing and a simple approach to bookmaking using a single sheet of paper. Everyone will create their own screen with your own imagery using accessible techniques that can be easily replicated at home. We’ll be using both provided imagery, and imagery that you create using handmade stencils.

Everyone will walk away with a handmade book and a short stack of small notecards and envelopes to take home! You'll also receive two zines to help you replicate these processes at home. All materials are included.

Please click here for more details on our Workshop Refund & Cancelation Policy.

COVID-19 POLICY - We are asking all workshop participants to be fully vaccinated or provide a negative test result from within three days prior to the class and to accept all requests of both POST and the instructor concerning mask wearing.  

Ceramic Workshop: Glazing Porcelain Trays

Sunday January 7th from 10:30am-1:30pm

Beginner Level Class - Must be 16 or older

Learn all about porcelain decorating techniques as you make a unique home accent of your own! Perfect for a commemorative jewelry plate, stylish soap dish, or one-of-a-kind catch-all tray to treasure for years to come. 

In this 3 hour workshop, you choose your tray from a selection of bisqueware — each hand built  by Rachel Gervais. With a variety of colored underglaze paints at your disposal, Rachel will walk you through glazing techniques as you decorate your chosen piece.

Once your glaze is set, your vase will be loaded into the kiln to be fired. Please note, all vases will be ready for pick up 1 week after class, when the kiln firing is complete.

Pajaki Workshop: Traditional Polish Chandelier Making with Fate and Coincidence

Registration closes 24 hrs prior to class date. A minimum of 4 students is needed to run this class. 

Sunday January 7th from 3pm to 6pm

Entry Level Class - No experience necessary, however this class does require fine motor skills. Minors must have a guardian present.

Come celebrate the change of season by making a striking chandelier and learning about the special Polish custom of Pajaki making!

Pronounced Pah-yonk-ee, this traditional craft is created by the women of Poland at times of celebration - springtime, weddings, christenings, or holidays.

We’ll learn about the history of this craft while working with metal hoops, paper straws, twine, paper flowers, pom poms, hand marbled wooden beads, and much more to create a one-of-a-kind decorative ‘chandelier’ that roughly measures 12” round x 24” long.

These are traditionally hung around holidays as a decoration for the home, but can also be hung from the ceiling year around! Choose your colors and materials to make it your own.

COVID-19 POLICY - We are asking all workshop participants to be fully vaccinated or provide a negative test result from within three days prior to the class and to accept all requests of both POST and the instructor concerning mask wearing. 

Please click here for more details on our Workshop Policy page. 

About the Instructor:

Julie Rudziensky was born and raised in Michigan and now lives in Clawson. She is an automotive color and material designer by day and a jewelry designer/maker by night. Her line of jewelry, Fate & Coincidence, is a mix of boho-modern style that is now sold in over 50 stores around the country. She is a lover of wildlife, nature, and color.

A POST Still Life Series: Acrylic Painting with Lauren Harrington

Saturday January 20th from 2 to 5pm

Entry Level Class - No experience necessary however minors must have a guardian present.

This season, POST invites different artists to lead a session with their take on a POST Still Life. Lauren’s workshop will focus on acrylic painting. 

For as long as people have been creating visual artwork, there has been a desire to record ordinary, everyday objects. These works evoke a mood and remind us of life’s hidden beauty. As viewers, the chosen still life objects offer some insight into the lives of others.

We believe that EVERYONE can paint. Yes, even you! By painting together, we not only learn new skills and improve our techniques, we build community through shared experience. Lose yourself in the process. Get into a flow state by focusing on a collection of POST's ordinary objects.This class is designed to be a fun, experiential, and experimental workshop for all skill levels rather than an academic dive into “learning to paint". Come join the fun! 

Canvas boards, paints, brushes, and tools will be provided. If you have your own favorite tools, please feel free to bring them. Everyone will take home a still life painting and the experience of losing themselves in the process.

About the Instructor:

Lauren Harrington is an artist living and working in Detroit. With a spirit for experimenting in all mediums, she focused on ceramics in college, illustration post college, then honed in on a multi media studio practice while studying fashion design in Los Angeles and working for a master fine art screen printer. She is now focused on painting / wallpaper design, founding the company Walla Walla Walls in 2021.

Please click here for more details on our Workshop Policy page. 

Screen Printing Workshop: Tea Towel Screen Printing with Shayla of Scarlet Crane

Saturday January 13th from 3 to 6pm

Entry Level Class - No experience necessary, however you must be 14 (with supervision) or older

Learn about screen printing and make a trio of colorful unique tea towels. These are perfect for gifting or keeping for yourself!

During this make & take workshop, Shayla will teach you about multi-color placement printing, designing and printing repeat patterns, and special techniques for screen printing on fabric. Everyone will print fun, contemporary patterns onto 100% cotton tea towels. Shayla will guide you through designing, laying out patterns, and mixing colorful inks to use on your tea towels.

Everyone will take home 3 freshly printed cotton tea towels.

Aprons will be provided, but please wear clothes that you don’t mind getting a little bit dirty. Screen printing ink will stain your clothing!

Includes all materials and tools needed for project, as well as refreshments!

Shayla Johnson is founder and designer of Scarlet Crane Creations which is a dedicated micro-batch textile printing house that specializes hand-printed fabrics used to create home decor products and lifestyle accessories. Unique surface patterns range from free flowing florals to abstract textures in order to produce stylish and sophisticated collections. The Scarlet Crane Creations is housed right here at POST so you’ll have the opportunity to see Shayla’s work space, printing table, and work in process.

Ceramic Workshop: Floral Nesting Plates with Mitch Segall

Sunday January 14th from 10:30am-1:30pm and Sunday January 28th from 10:30am-12:30pm

Beginner Level Class - Must be 16 or older (minors with supervision).

Designed for those who love to get their hands dirty and make gorgeous home accents from scratch! Local artist Mitch Segall will guide you through the making of a gorgeous, custom set of floral nesting plates.

During this two-part 6 hour workshop, you’ll learn all about the slab building technique. You’ll also learn how to effectively imprint clay to create texture using found objects. By the end of class, you’ll understand proper drying techniques for creating tiles, plates, and other flat work in porcelain.

All supplies and materials will be provided. If you wish, we invite you to bring in your own foraged materials to imprint into your final piece. Think of thick stems and florals with a lot of texture!

Everyone will walk away with a series of 3 nesting plates measuring roughly 6”, 8”, and 10” overall. Please note, your plates will be ready for pick up 1 week after the final class, when the kiln firing is complete.

What activities will you experience?

• Wedging clay
• Pounding, stretching, smoothing, and rolling a clay slab
• Imprinting clay with found objects
• Techniques for cutting shapes out of clay slab
• Pinching and finishing techniques
• Drying techniques
• Applying detail and color
• Underglaze & Glaze techniques

Jewelry Workshop: Beads + Assemblage with Fate and Coincidence

Sunday January 14th from 2:30pm-4:30pm

Entry Level Class - Must be 14 or older.

Jewelry, wine, and friends: this is the perfect activity for a girl’s afternoon out!

During this 2 hour hands-on workshop, Julie will be bringing in her gorgeous collection of new and vintage beads to help inspire and create a custom jewelry set just in time for the upcoming months! Go through the entire process of design, lay out, material selection, assembly, and finishing using jump rings, flat elements and jewelry pliers. 

Each attendee will take home one completed pair of earrings + a beaded necklace along with the know-how and inspiration to continue making on their own. 

COVID-19 POLICY - We are asking all workshop participants to be fully vaccinated or provide a negative test result from within three days prior to the class and to accept all requests of both POST and the instructor concerning mask wearing. 

Please click here for more details on our Workshop Policy page. 

About the Instructor: