In this 2-hour beginner workshop, you’ll create a beautiful and fully functional butter dish from slabs of clay under the guidance of our multi-talented instructor, Mickie Gilbert.
Mickie will begin by demonstrating how to wedge and prepare the clay, showing you how to transform a simple block into smooth slabs ready for building. She’ll also guide you through rolling textures and patterns into the clay, creating surfaces that will beautifully catch and highlight the glaze once the piece is fired.
Next, you’ll use pre-prepared templates to cut out the components of your butter dish. With Mickie’s step-by-step guidance, you’ll assemble the pieces—walls, base, and handle—bringing them together into a functional and elegant form.
By the end of the session, you’ll have built your very own butter dish from scratch, all within a relaxed and supportive two-hour class. Whether you’re new to clay or simply looking to try something creative, this workshop is a fun and rewarding introduction to slab-built ceramics.
Date: Saturday, June 4, 2026
Time: 2 pm-4 pm
Cancellations:
You may cancel for a full refund up until 1 week before the class.
In this 2-hour beginner workshop, you’ll create a beautiful and fully functional butter dish from slabs of clay under the guidance of our multi-talented instructor, Mickie Gilbert.
Mickie will begin by demonstrating how to wedge and prepare the clay, showing you how to transform a simple block into smooth slabs ready for building. She’ll also guide you through rolling textures and patterns into the clay, creating surfaces that will beautifully catch and highlight the glaze once the piece is fired.
Next, you’ll use pre-prepared templates to cut out the components of your butter dish. With Mickie’s step-by-step guidance, you’ll assemble the pieces—walls, base, and handle—bringing them together into a functional and elegant form.
By the end of the session, you’ll have built your very own butter dish from scratch, all within a relaxed and supportive two-hour class. Whether you’re new to clay or simply looking to try something creative, this workshop is a fun and rewarding introduction to slab-built ceramics.
Date: Saturday, June 4, 2026
Time: 2 pm-4 pm
Cancellations:
You may cancel for a full refund up until 1 week before the class.
