Learn basic clay handling skills to create functional and sculptural objects. Experiment with colored clays, brushwork and more. Diana leads a fun eclectic adventure in clay.

Materials, glazes and firings are included in the class fee.                      A maximum of 10 students

What to bring: Personal towel or apron, notebook or sketchpad for ideas.

•Wheel Throwing, All Levels                                                                    Instructor: Eric Grasham

Monday, June 3rd-July 22; 6:30-9:30 PM                                                         Fee $225           8 Weeks

This informal class is perfect to begin or continue your experience in wheel throwing pottery. Instruction will range from beginning centering through complicated construction of wheel thrown pieces. In addition instruction on professional looking finishes and handling techniques will be included as you progress.

Materials, glazes and firings are included in the class fee.                       A maximum of 8 students

What to bring: Ideas, notebook or sketchpad and a personal towel and apron. 

•Saturday Clay, All Levels                                                                     Instructor: Morghan Gray

Saturday, June 8th-July 27, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM                                        Fee $225    8 Weeks

This combination class is designed for the student that can’t decide what direction they want or need to go. Both hand building and wheel throwing instruction will be offered, explore one or both. Combine techniques for a unique approach to an Idea.

Materials, glazes and firings are included in the class fee.  A maximum of 12 students with 8 on the wheel. What to bring: Ideas, notebook or sketchpad and a personal towel and apron.

Check back for more information.

Wood Firing with John Vela. Scheduled for October 4th-6th. You must register your interest by calling and putting your name on the list. John will take 4-6 participants and schedule as it fits weather and burn ban regulations. Call or email your interest and you will receive notice when all conditions are right.

Mother’s Day Weekend
May 11th & 12th
Saturday 10:30 – 6:00
Sunday 11:00 – 5:00

Learn basic clay handling skills to create functional and sculptural objects. Experiment with colored clays, brushwork and more. Diana leads a fun eclectic adventure in clay.

Materials, glazes and firings are included in the class fee.                      A maximum of 10 students

What to bring: Personal towel or apron, notebook or sketchpad for ideas.

•Wheel Throwing, All Levels                                                                    Instructor: Kym Owens

Monday, April 1-May 20; 6:30-9:30 PM                                                         Fee $225           8 Weeks

This informal class is perfect to begin or continue your experience in wheel throwing pottery. Instruction will range from beginning centering through complicated construction of wheel thrown pieces. In addition instruction on professional looking finishes and handling techniques will be included as you progress.

Materials, glazes and firings are included in the class fee.                       A maximum of 8 students

What to bring: Ideas, notebook or sketchpad and a personal towel and apron. 

•Saturday Clay, All Levels                                                                     Instructor: Morghan Gray

Saturday, April 6-May 25, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM                                        Fee $225    8 Weeks

This combination class is designed for the student that can’t decide what direction they want or need to go. Both hand building and wheel throwing instruction will be offered, explore one or both. Combine techniques for a unique approach to an Idea.

Materials, glazes and firings are included in the class fee.  A maximum of 12 students with 8 on the wheel. What to bring: Ideas, notebook or sketchpad and a personal towel and apron.

Check back for more information.

Wood Firing with John Vela. Scheduled for late April or early May. You must register your interest by calling and putting your name on the list. John will take 4-6 participants and schedule as it fits weather and burn ban regulations. Call or email your interest and you will receive notice when all conditions are right.

Learn basic clay handling skills to create functional and sculptural objects. Experiment with colored clays, brushwork and more. Diana leads a fun eclectic adventure in clay.

Materials, glazes and firings are included in the class fee.                      A maximum of 10 students

What to bring: Personal towel or apron, notebook or sketchpad for ideas.

•Wheel Throwing, All Levels                                                                    Instructor: Kym Owens

Monday, Jan. 21 – Mar. 11; 6:30-9:30 PM                                            Fee $225           8 Weeks

This informal class is perfect to begin or continue your experience in wheel throwing pottery. Instruction will range from beginning centering through complicated construction of wheel thrown pieces. In addition instruction on professional looking finishes and handling techniques will be included as you progress.

Materials, glazes and firings are included in the class fee.                       A maximum of 8 students

What to bring: Ideas, notebook or sketchpad and a personal towel and apron. 

•Saturday Clay, All Levels                                                                     Instructor: Morghan Gray

Saturday, Jan. 19 – Mar. 9; 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM                                       Fee $225    8 Weeks

This combination class is designed for the student that can’t decide what direction they want or need to go. Both hand building and wheel throwing instruction will be offered, explore one or both. Combine techniques for a unique approach to an Idea.

Materials, glazes and firings are included in the class fee.  A maximum of 12 students with 8 on the wheel. What to bring: Ideas, notebook or sketchpad and a personal towel and apron.

Check back for more information.

Wood Firing with John Vela. Scheduled for late April or early May. You must register your interest by calling and putting your name on the list. John will take 4-6 participants and schedule as it fits weather and burn ban regulations. Call or email your interest and you will receive notice when all conditions are right.

4 Artists, 4 Workshops, 4 Days

The 2013 Texas Clay Continuum will be hosted at the Eye of the Dog Art Center* in San Marcos, January 10th – 13th.  Rotate through four exciting hands-on workshops in four days.  Explore juxtaposition and scale in figurative sculpture with Billy Ray Mangham. Color with fire plus alternative glaze and surface techniques with Randy Brodnax. Create “Spirit Jugs” and folk art with Carl Block. Design and construct teapots both fun and functional with Bridget Hauser. There is something to excite everyone and always something new to learn! Clay, creativity, and community are a wonderful way to begin the new year.

2013 Guest Artist Carl Block:  Spirit Jugs  Understand, create and breathe the ancient spirit into art via “Face Jugs”. Working from the “tap root”, students will learn how combining the intuitive with the trained eye will help create a spiritual work of art. Techniques in creative brainstorming and learning visualization will be explored and taught. Every student will leave the class with their own hand-sculpted “Face Jug”, and a new found ability to plug into the spirit of their art.

Bridget Hauser:  Tea Time This year we will explore teapots. First, throwing and constructing a traditional  teapot with an overhead handle. Students will learn what “functional” means for a
teapot and then progress into fun with a second teapot. Students will leave with two of their own greenware teapots to inspire new works.

Randy Brodnax:  Color with Fire Be amazed by the firing of alternative kilns and surface techniques.  Randy will share his expertise in alternative approaches to fire, surface, life and food. He will add to his treasure trove of tricks this year, the teaching of stannous chloride in fuming. A pearl essence is achieved, a traditional raku glaze effect. This is your time to play with color and fire!

Billy Ray Mangham: Figurative Sculpture  Tell a complete story in one sculpture using such concepts as juxtaposition and scale.  Billy Ray will teach basic hand-building techniques for torsos, heads, and other body parts as well as bananas, trucks, etc. Factual or fantasy, real or imagined, come with a story in your head or invent one as you go.

Sponsored by Eye of the Dog Art Center, Sunset
Canyon Pottery,

 and Armadillo
Clay and Supplies.

Register Online Now at the Eye of the Dog Art Center

Fee $395

January 10th – 13th, 2013

For more information contact:

Eye of the Dog Art Center: 512-754-8171

billyray@zzzdog.com, http://www.eotdac.com/ SunsetCanyonPottery: 512-894-0938  www.sunsetcanyonpottery.com

*EYE OF THE DOG ART CENTER IS LOCATED ABOUT 5 MILES FROM AQUARENA  SPRINGS IN SAN MARCOS, TEXAS AT 405 VALLEY VIEW WEST ROAD.

Learn basic clay handling skills to create functional and sculptural objects. Experiment with colored clays, brushwork and more. Diana leads a fun eclectic adventure in clay.

Materials, glazes and firings are included in the class fee.                      A maximum of 10 students

What to bring: Personal towel or apron, notebook or sketchpad for ideas.

•Wheel Throwing, All Levels                                                                    Instructor: Kym Owens

Monday, Oct. 8 – Nov. 26; 6:30-9:30 PM                                            Fee $225           8 Weeks

This informal class is perfect to begin or continue your experience in wheel throwing pottery. Instruction will range from beginning centering through complicated construction of wheel thrown pieces. In addition instruction on professional looking finishes and handling techniques will be included as you progress.

Materials, glazes and firings are included in the class fee.                       A maximum of 8 students

What to bring: Ideas, notebook or sketchpad and a personal towel and apron. 

•Saturday Clay, All Levels                                                                     Instructor: Morghan Gray

Saturday, Oct. 6 – Dec 1; 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM                                       Fee $225    8 Weeks

This combination class is designed for the student that can’t decide what direction they want or need to go. Both hand building and wheel throwing instruction will be offered, explore one or both. Combine techniques for a unique approach to an Idea.

Materials, glazes and firings are included in the class fee.  A maximum of 12 students with 8 on the wheel. What to bring: Ideas, notebook or sketchpad and a personal towel and apron.

Fall Workshops:

Check back for more information.

October:Ceramic Surface Decorations with Ed Triece: Sunday, Oct 14, 1-5pm.             Fee  $45.                 Create foam stamps for surface glaze patterns and explore carving techniques for leather hard clay.

November: Small Gifts and Onaments:   Sundays, Nov. 10 & 17, 1-3:30PM.                Fee $75 Share a Family fun workshop creating small handmade gifts and holiday ornaments from earthenware with Diana Melancon. Children, Kindergarten and older with a parent are welcome, no more than 2 children to one adult. (Adults are welcome without children)

November: Wood Firing with John Vela. Date and Fee TBD. Call to register your interest.

Sunset Canyon Pottery: Luna Verde Water Dispenser and Drinkware

Angela Gallia: Raven Vase and Salt and Pepper Shakers, Shot Glasses and Plaque

Charan Sachar: Teapot, Cups and Ikebana Flower Vase

Spector Studios: Tray

Fire and Light: Wine Goblets in Copper, Citrus and Red; Rocks Glasses and Tumblers in Copper

Barrick Design Candle: Free Form #1 in Citrus

Jeremy and Millicent Clayworks: Goblets, Mugs and Cups

Ray Pottery: Pitcher and Goblets

Sunset Canyon Pottery: Aurora

Goblet, Flute, Wine Decanter, Wine and Juice Tumbler, Champagne Bucket

Visit our online store to purchase Sunset Canyon Pottery or call our gallery at 800-846-6175 to inquire about all of the artwork seen here. Visit our gallery and studio at 4002 E. Hwy 290 in Dripping Springs to enjoy more fun and functional drinkware.