Cliff House Studio and Gallery
Contemporary ceramics by Pamela Summers and glass by Raymond Rains 8092 Eagle Mountain Dr. Fort Worth, Texas
Workshop Options
Raku - Pieces will be glazed and Raku fired on Sunday, so you can leave with your creations!
Functional work - We will glaze your functional pieces on Sunday and Pam will fire them in her electric kiln to be picked up at a later date.
Sadly due to health issues we won’t be scheduling workshops until the spring.
Pam conducts intensive three day pottery throwing workshops designed to fit the individual needs of the participants for beginner, intermediate and advanced students.
Since this workshop is highly individualized, it is limited to five people.
Three day Throwing Workshop schedule:
Friday 9:00 - 4:00
Overview of clay preparation and throwing techniques.
Throwing demonstrations.
Throw pots.
Lunch
Work on improving skills.
Saturday: 9:00 - 4:00
Overview of trimming styles and techniques
Trimming demonstrations.
Lunch
Trim pots and throw more pots if time allows.
Sunday: 10:00 - 5:00
Overview of glazing styles and techniques
Demonstration of glazing techniques
Lunch
Glaze, laugh, glaze some more
Raku fire pots or, leave glazed functional pots to be picked up later.
More information:
Three consecutive days (approximately 21 hours).
Clay, glazes, tools and other materials are included.
Potter's wheel is provided for each participant.
Individual instruction and guidance at any level.
Catered lunches with beautiful views each day.
Use of all studio facilities.
Drinks and refreshments throughout the day.
Comments from students:
"The entire weekend was such a lovely experience! You are both such gracious hosts! Thank you for allowing us to feel like an artist for a few days"
"You made a beginner feel successful. Very good experience. Thanks!"
"I really needed this workshop!"
"Pamela is a wonderful instructor. Everyone is put at ease and given attention at all levels."
"The meals and beautiful setting were wonderful! Thank you for all the great cooking! Thank you too for being so helpful with my dietary needs!"
"It was delightful! A great time to learn and have fun! Thank you Pam for a wonderful weekend You were encouraging and so Knowledgeable. It was a time to create and fall in love with pottery again!"