Zach’s deep roots in the pottery history of Mobile Bay and specialized expertise in geology, wood-firing, and clay body formulation will be shared freely in this deep-dive weekend. Whether you are a life-long potter who wants to deepen their practice through use of wild materials or a student who is searching for meaning in clay, this workshop will help you on your journey.
In this intensive weekend course students will:
– gain a deep understanding of the geologic story of clay
– inhabit the lives of the original potters of mobile bay
– identify and harvest clay in the field
– process, formulate, and test clay bodies, slips, terra sigillata, and pigments to meet the aesthetic and practical goals of one’s practice
– bring home a usable wildclay clay body ready to use.
WARNING: This workshop does include outdoor excursions and physical activity.
