This workshop intends to demystify working with soft slabs and offers the essential components to creating unique slab built pots. Students will be introduced to the technique of making and working with paper patterns. They will begin with simple functional forms and expand to include components such as lids, feet, and spouts.

One full day will be dedicated to surface which includes slip trailing and the making and applying of terra sigillata. Participants will practice on premade bone dry pots they bring to the workshop.

This workshop emphasizes one-on-one interaction in a supportive, positive environment where experimentation is encouraged and individual development is nurtured.

Registration and workshop information.

This workshop is intended to take your surfaces to the next level. Liz will guide participants into rethinking their approach to surface by sharing many simple techniques that create a complex design.

Participants will explore a variety of techniques aimed at developing surface depth through stamping, slip trailing and stenciling. They will also learn to make and apply terra sigillata. All of these techniques may be used at any temperature on functional and sculptural works.

Students will practice techniques on test tiles as well as bone dry pots they bring from home.

This workshop emphasizes one-on-one interaction in a supportive, positive environment where experimentation is encouraged and individual development is nurtured.

2 Spots Left! Use coupon code SURFACE10 at checkout to receive 10% off the workshop.

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What makes a set? Is it the shape, color, size, or number of objects? Throughout this workshop, we will brainstorm and discuss the inherent qualities that make up a set and explore creative solutions to prepare us for the making.

Demonstrations will be focused on soft slab construction techniques. Participants will explore making and working with simple paper patterns to create their forms. They can expect to create a cream and sugar set, a salt and pepper set, and a butter dish and tray. Additional time will be spent of surface techniques such as slip trailing and stenciling.

Liz looks forward to sharing many tips and tricks to add to your creative process. Her workshops emphasize one-on-one interaction in a supportive, positive environment where experimentation is encouraged and individual development nurtured.

Fee: $535. This fee includes the workshop, materials provided by the instructor, and a $20 non-refundable registration fee.

Location: 2459 Double Island Rd, Green Mountain, NC 28740

Date & Time: June 28th-30th. 10am-5pm. Workshop will end at 4pm on June 30th

Level: Advanced beginner and beyond. Age 18 plus.

Format: Hands-on

Registration is open

This workshop will demystify working with soft slabs and offer the essential components for creating unique slab-built pots. Students will begin with simple functional forms and expand to include components such as lids, feet, and spouts. Surface techniques will include stamping, slip trailing, and stenciling in conjunction with terra sigillata, underglaze, and glaze. Students can expect to leave with many new skills, several unfired pots, and a set of finished tiles fired at low-fire and mid-fire temperatures. This workshop will provide one-on-one interaction in a supportive, positive environment where experimentation is encouraged and individual development is nurtured. All levels. Lower clay studio.

This workshop is full.

This workshop intends to demystify working with soft slabs and offers the essential components to creating unique hand built pots. Students will be introduced to the technique of making and working with paper patterns. They will begin with simple functional forms and expand to include components such as lids, feet, and spouts. 

This workshop emphasizes one-on-one interaction in a supportive, positive environment where experimentation is encouraged and individual development nurtured.

This workshop is designed to accommodate clay enthusiasts from advanced beginner and beyond. 

Registration-This workshop is full.

I am so excited to return as a participant of the Spruce Pine Potter’s Market. It will be my first in person show in 4 years due to the pandemic and personal injury. I can’t wait to see old friends and make some news one during this unique weekend.

The Spruce Pine Potters Market is an annual show that is managed and organized by our artists who live and work in a two county area of western North Carolina. The rich history of craft in this region, along with the renowned Penland School of Craft, has brought many of these artists to call this area home. The membership is comprised of esteemed elders (those potters who have been working in the field 40 plus years), established contemporaries, and emerging artists. Visiting artists are invited each year to exhibit their work. This unique combination of artists sets the stage for a dynamic show.

Visit Spruce Pine Potter’s Market for more information

Description: This workshop intends to demystify working with soft slabs and offers the essential components to creating unique slab built pots. Students will be introduced to the technique of making and working with paper patterns. They will begin with simple functional forms and expand to include components such as lids, feet, and spouts. Students may choose to work in Stan’s Red Earthenware (04) or Little Loafers (6). Option to select clay at checkout.

We will take a deep dive into developing depth on our surfaces. Techniques include stamping, creating simple paper stencils, and slip trailing. Students will also learn to make and apply terra sigillata and use it in combination with underglaze and glaze. Students will leave with a sampling of fired tiles at cone 04 and cone 6 to assist in their continued exploration of surface. Pots created during the workshop will not be fired.

This workshop emphasizes one-on-one interaction in a supportive, positive environment where experimentation is encouraged and individual development nurtured.

Expect to spend 4 days together creating & connecting and learning new skills. During the workshop, we will fieldtrip to two local studios.

Age & Level: 18+ This workshop is designed to accommodate clay enthusiasts from advanced beginner and beyond. New to hand building-check out “Hand Building Boot Camp” with Liz Zlot Summerfield.

Format: Hands-on & Demonstration

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Description:

Are you interested in working at low fire but feel intimidated with addressing the surface? This workshop intends to demystify low fire surfaces by introducing several techniques, many of which can be used at any temperature. The layering of these techniques has the ability to create a unique depth to the surfaces of your work. The workshop will cover slip trailing, stamping, underglazes, sgraffito, and making and applying terra sigillata. All of these techniques can be applied to sculptural and functional forms.

There will discussions on the myths and facts of earthenware, firing temperatures and cone charts, and suggestions on how to personalize your surfaces.

Participants will explore surface through test tiles that may be taken home and fired. Small batches of terra sigillata will be available for purchase.

This workshop emphasizes one-on-one interaction in a supportive, positive environment where experimentation is encouraged and individual development nurtured.

Expect to spend 2 days together creating & connecting while learning new skills.

Age & Level: 18+ This workshop is designed to accommodate all clay enthusiasts from beginner to advanced. Some clay experience is helpful.

Format: Hands-on & Demonstration

Materials Provided: Earthenware test tiles (students may bring their own), underglazes, terra sigillata, earthenware slip for slip trailing, hand-outs. Student materials list will be emailed upon registration.

Cancellation policy: 100% refund if we can fill your spot. 50% refund if we cannot fill your spot. No refund for cancellations received less than 2 weeks from workshop date.

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Description: This workshop intends to demystify working with soft slabs and offers the essential components to creating unique slab built pots. Students will be introduced to the techniques of working with earthenware clay slabs and paper patterns. They will begin with simple functional forms and expand to include components such as lids, feet, and spouts. There will be discussion and work time allotted towards surface treatment using terra sigillata and underglazes. Firing not included.

This workshop emphasizes one-on-one interaction in a supportive, positive environment where experimentation is encouraged and individual development nurtured.

Expect to spend 4 days together creating & connecting, learning new skills, and visiting select galleries & studios.

Age & Level: 18+ This workshop is designed to accommodate all clay enthusiasts from beginner to advanced. Some clay experience is helpful.

Format: Hands-on & Demonstration

Materials Provided: Earthenware clay (students may bring their own), underglazes, terra sigillata, earthenware slip for slip trailing, hand-outs. Student materials list will be emailed upon registration.

Happy Hour Date: Students are invited to stay for lite snacks and beverages on June 9th from 5-6pm.

Cancellation policy: 100% refund if we can fill your spot. 50% refund if we cannot fill your spot. No refund for cancellations received less than 2 weeks from workshop date.

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What to expect:

Day 1-Introduction of cylinders, cups, and darting. Happy hour hosted by Liz from 5-6pm

Day 2-Cream & Sugar Sets: includes lids, feet, & spouts. Visual presentation 5-6pm (weather permitting)

Day 3-Local studio & gallery tour guided by Liz. Open studio 3-9pm. Dinner provided by Liz at Double Island Studio

Day 4-Introduction to low fire surfaces. Demonstration and hands-on work time. Workshop ends at 3pm

The Schaller Gallery is hosting a solo show of 40 plus pieces of my current work.

Show opens November 30th at 10am Central Time

Location: Double Island Studio, 2459 Double Island Rd, Green Mountain, NC

Cost: $250

Space limited to 10 participants (minimum of 4). Each participant will have their own workspace 6 feet apart to provide a safe working environment during COVID 19.

Description:

This workshop intends to demystify working with soft slabs and paper patterns and offers the essential components to creating unique slab built pots. Participants will learn slab building techniques such as rolling, beveling, and darting while they work on forms such as cups, creamers, and lidded objects. Demonstration and hands-on work time will include pattern making and the construction of a spout, lid, and flange.

Included in the workshop is a discussion and demonstration on surface treatment using terra sigillata and underglazes.

This workshop is designed to accommodate all clay enthusiasts from beginner to advanced. Participants will leave with new tools to incorporate into their studio practice.

Format: Demonstration and hands-on work time. Participants will take home their pots made over the weekend. Firing not included.

Additional Info:

Earthenware clay will be provided. Participants are welcome to bring their own clay body.

Participants are invited to stay for lite snacks and drinks following the workshop on May 22 from 5-6pm.

Registration: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/Nw8F7GeFr5LHTBizmQyw7w

This workshop is full but you can get on a waitlist for a possible cancellation. I will be adding a second date later in the summer. Email liz@lzspottery.com for interest.

Cancellation policy-No refunds. If you need to cancel and I can fill your spot than I will refund 100% of your payment.  

Postponed Date TBA

This demo workshop will demystify working with soft slabs and offer the essential components to creating unique hand-built pots. Students will be introduced to the techniques of working with clay slabs and paper patterns. Liz will discuss and demonstrate the journey she takes, starting from an idea or concept, creating a paper pattern, and finishing with a slab-built pot. Surface discussion and demonstrations will include application of various types of color treatment, terra sigillata, and underglazes. Throughout the workshop Liz will encourage open discussions on topics such as function, scale, the importance of intention, and personalizing one’s work.

$275 for 2-day demo workshop

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Artist Talk on the juried exhibition DelecTABLE

April 30th 6-7:30pm. $5

I’ll be demonstrating how I decorate my work at the Amaco Booth during the NCECA Conference in Richmond, Virginia.

Come say hello, ask questions, or just watch!

The times I will be at the booth are:

March 26 9:30 am-11:30 am

March 27 11:45 am-1 pm

The Georgia Clay Council is hosting me to teach a 2 day, hands-on workshop in Canton, GA.

Registration information: Call 678-310-4502

Workshop Description:

This workshop intends to demystify working with soft slabs and offers the essential components to creating unique slab built pots. Students will be introduced to the techniques of working with earthenware clay slabs and paper patterns. They will begin with simple functional forms and expand to include components such as lids, feet, and spouts.

This workshop emphasizes one-on-one interaction in a supportive, positive environment where experimentation is encouraged and individual development nurtured. This workshop is designed to accommodate all clay enthusiasts from beginner to advanced.

Included in the workshop is a discussion and demonstration on surface treatment using terra sigillata and underglazes.

This exhibition includes handmade ceramic items which are often found at the Thanksgiving table, such as gravy boats, butter dishes, cake stands.

This workshop intends to demystify working with soft slabs and offers the essential components to creating unique slab built pots. Students will be introduced to the techniques of working with earthenware clay slabs and paper patterns. They will begin with simple functional forms and expand to include components such as lids, feet, and spouts.

This workshop emphasizes one-on-one interaction in a supportive, positive environment where experimentation is encouraged and individual development nurtured. This workshop is designed to accommodate all clay enthusiasts from beginner to advanced.

Included in the workshop is a discussion and demonstration on surface treatment using terra sigillata and underglazes.

*Firing not included

Registration

This workshop intends to demystify working with soft slabs and offers the essential components to creating unique slab built pots. Students will be introduced to the techniques of working with earthenware clay slabs and paper patterns. They will begin with simple functional forms and expand to include components such as lids, feet, and spouts.  There will be discussion and work time allotted towards surface treatment using terra sigillata and underglazes.

This workshop emphasizes one-on-one interaction in a supportive, positive environment where experimentation is encouraged and individual development nurtured. This workshop is designed to accommodate all clay enthusiasts from beginner to advanced.

Bisque firing only.

February 21-24, 2019

Presentations by Lisa Clague, Julia Galloway, Richard Burket and Liz Zlot Summerfield

Info and Registration

This workshop intends to demystify working with soft slabs and offers the essential components to creating unique slab built pots. Students in this workshop will be introduced to the techniques of working with soft clay slabs and paper patterns. They will begin with simple functional forms and expand to include components such as lids, feet, and spouts.

Throughout the workshop, Liz will share her strategies on personalizing one’s work through discussion and a visual presentation. She will also encourage open discussions on topics such as function, scale, and the importance of intention.

This workshop is designed to accommodate all clay enthusiasts from beginner to advanced.

This workshop emphasizes one-on-one interaction in a supportive, positive environment where experimentation is encouraged and individual development nurtured.

More details and information on registration will be available soon.