2022 Hands-on Workshop

Stovetop pots, casseroles, broilers, bakers, roasters, skillets, sauce pots, pizza stones, teakettles, trivets are all possible forms that may be investigated. We will alter from the round for square, oval, and rectangular bakers and roasters, make proper-fitting lids, and attachments that work best in various cooking environments.

The utilitarian necessities of a cooking pot used in the oven, on the stovetop, under the broiler, on the grill are explored in detail. Through demonstrations and lively discussion, we will stretch our skills and thinking in the realm of handmade clay cookware. Conversation about the function and aesthetics of utilitarian pots and how we gather around meals will be ongoing.

This workshop is designed for students with a solid foundation in wheel-forming (you can comfortably center and form 3# of clay).