Workshop Title: Handcrafted Nativity Set Workshop
Description:
Celebrate the season with creativity and clay! In this hands-on pottery workshop, you’ll design and build your very own handcrafted nativity set — a timeless holiday keepsake to treasure for years to come. Using handbuilding techniques, we’ll guide you step-by-step through shaping classic figures like Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus, and you’ll have the option to add animals, a manger, or your own unique details. Perfect for all skill levels — from beginners to experienced potters — this class blends artistry, tradition, and personal expression.
All materials, tools, and kiln firings are included. Finished pieces will be glazed and ready for pickup just in time for the holidays!
What You’ll Learn:
- Basic pottery hand-building techniques (coiling, pinching, and shaping)
- How to create and attach different components
- Personalizing your snowman with accessories and textures
- The glazing and firing process for pottery
Materials Provided:
- Clay
- Pottery tools
- Glazing supplies (in follow-up session)
- Firing services
Who Should Attend: This class is open to all skill levels. Whether you’re an absolute beginner or have some experience with clay, you’ll enjoy bringing your snowman to life! This is a great workshop for both kids and adults.
Class Duration: 2 hours, with an additional glazing session after firing
What to Bring: Just your creativity and enthusiasm!
Create memories and a keepsake that captures the magic of winter in clay form!
THIS DATE IS WHEN YOU WILL MAKE YOUR PROJECT ; You will choose your GLAZE DAY while you are at your workshop. You will not take your project home with you on this date ; it needs to be fired after the workshop and you will return to glaze it.