Three Sessions Starting Thursday, January 8 @ 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Room 06
Thursday, Jan 8, 6:00pm - 7:30pm @ Painted Sky ~ Friday, Jan 30, 5:00pm - 8:00pm @ Nomad Art Studios, John Day ~ Saturday, Jan 31, 9:00am - 11:00am @ Nomad Art Studios, John Day ~
Pit-Fired Pottery
Become a part of a New Year's Painted Sky tradition!
Explore one of the oldest and most magical forms of firing pottery.
Session 1 (Painted Sky): Hand-form your pieces and components and process of creating a successful pit fired pot. Students will then be given two weeks to work independently utilizing open studio time (included in class tuition for the duration of the class) to build their pieces for the pit firing.
Session 2 (Nomad Art Studios): Prepare materials, decorate with organic elements, and load the pit for an evening pit fire and family style dinner.
Session 3 (Nomad): Meet again the next morning to open the cooled pit to reveal the magical alchemy of earth and fire and unveil your finished pieces, polished by smoke, earth, and flame!
This immersive series offers a rare opportunity to create pottery with natural firing techniques that produce one-of-a-kind results.
Students and their invited guests will then meet at Nomad Art Studios in John Day for an evening pit fire and family style dinner, then meet again the next morning to open the cooled pit to reveal the magical alchemy of earth and fire!
Price: $220
Returning Pitfire Student Fee: $60
Members will receive their standard discount.
Age and Skill Level: Individuals 18 years of age and older who can independently build a vessel or sculptural piece.
NOTE: Friday and Saturday dates are contingent upon weather and may be changed.
DATES:
- Thursday, Jan 8, 6:00pm - 7:30pm at Painted Sky
- Friday, Jan 30, 5:00pm - 8:00pm at Nomad Art Studios, John Day
- Saturday, Jan 31, 9:00am - 11:00am at Nomad Art Studios, John Day
*Friday and Saturday dates are contingent upon weather and may be changed.
Genevieve Paddock
About your teacher
After being introduced to pottery in high school, I pursued my interest in ceramic arts at Bennington College in Vermont, a school with a deep history in ceramic where I received my B.A. in ceramics. During that time, I also worked in a ceramics factory underglazing literally hundreds of pots a day! I also interned at the Capitol Children’s Museum in Washington D.C. and created a ceramic studio and program. I began teaching hand building and wheel thrown pottery at Painted Sky in 2022 and am continually inspired by the Art Center’s amazing community!
