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We are excited to share our lineup of free & paid workshops.
We have a wide variety, ranging from easy to learn, to more advanced workshops. Please take the time to read through the workshop descriptions you are interested in to make sure you have the skill level required, can complete the necessary prep, are able to attend alternate dates, and/or have the supplies/tools needed for the workshop. Some workshops provide materials which we incorporate into the base price cost, but for the Free Gold Luster workshop BHC does not provide the luster. Workshop descriptions will call out tools, materials, and pottery you will need to bring to the workshop so read through them completely. You have the opportunity to select up to 5 workshops, but are not limited to 5. If you would like to sign up for more email teambhc@blossomhillcrafts.com. 2-3 business days after you sign up a confirmation email will be sent. Please review it and let us know if changes need to be made. If you don’t receive a confirmation email check your junk or spam folders before emailing us to follow up. We want to be sure you are receiving our communications and are signed up for the correct workshops. We’ve also made paying for workshops even easier. The cost of workshops will be processed monthly along with your membership fees each month (ACH’s). Email is our primary form of communication to our members. Unfortunately there is no way for us to know if you haven’t received our emails. It is important to follow up with us know if you do not receive a confirmation email after signing up. |
WORKSHOP REGISTRATION
HOW OUR FREE WORKSHOPS WORK:
Free Workshops are a first come first serve with a waitlist. Read through each description to make sure you have the skill level required, can complete the necessary prep, and/or have the supplies/tools needed for the workshop. These workshops are free to members but a $20 "No Show Fee" will be applied to memberships fees if you do not show up. Please send us an email as soon as you can if you are unable to attend. We want to make sure our waitlisted members are able to attend if space is available. HOW PAID WORKSHOPS WORK: We’ve also made paying for workshops even easier. The cost of workshops will be processed monthly along with your membership fees each month (ACH’s). Waitlists will be created for full workshops. A second date could be offered for popular workshops. The minimum number of students must be met for a workshop to run. If the minimum is not met a workshop will be canceled via email 7 days before. Cancellation policy: No Refunds 7 days or less prior to the workshop. |
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Slip Trailing (Full Waitlist Only)
Learn the fine art of slip trailing from Charleen -the Slip-Trailing-Queen! We will be making several small trays and use them as a canvas to explore the design and texture of slip trailing. We will also learn how to make our own slip. Slip trailers will be provided by BHC and will be included in the cost of the workshop. Requirements: No experience necessary -Basic Pottery tools Teacher: Charleen Date: Wednesday, March 11th Time: 6 - 9pm Cost: Member: $30 - Non-Member: Workshop open to members only |
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Spray Glaze Workshop
Learn to use (and clean) the spray booth to spray glazes on your pieces. Spraying glazes allows you to apply thinner coats than cannot be achieved through pouring and dipping methods, and the "overspray" effect can help you achieve an "ombre" effect wherein one color transitions more smoothly into another. A spray gun, adapter, and N95 mask for you to keep are included in the cost of this workshop. Requirements: Minimum of 6 months (should definitely be confident and competent at pouring/dipping glazes). Bring 2-3 bisque fired pots |
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Teacher: Fred
Date: Thursday, March 12th FULL (WAITLIST ONLY) Time: 10am - 1pm Cost: Member: $50 - Non-Member: Workshop open to members only |
Teacher: Fred
Date: Saturday, March 14th FULL (WAITLIST ONLY) Time: 10am - 1pm Cost: Member: $50 - Non-Member: Workshop open to members only |
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Handles
Struggle with making handles or never made one before? Spend a morning with Kaitlin to learn tips and tricks on how to attach a good feeling handle. Students will need to show up with 4-8 leather hard cylinders to practice on the day of the workshop. A couple of different handle types will be demonstrated with plenty of time to practice attaching. Requirements: Beginner - Advanced. -Bring 4-8 cylinders to practice on, basic pottery tools, a brush to clean up connections Teacher: Kaitlin Date: Saturday, March 21st Time: 10am - 1pm Cost: Member: $25 - Non-Member: $75 |
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Water Etching
Adding texture in a different way to make your pots a more ornate. Learn Tasha's tips and tricks on how to water etch on your greenware pots with shellac. Tasha will also discuss about how to glaze your final piece. Requirements: 1 leather hard pot, trimmed if thrown Teacher: Tasha Date: Sunday, March 22nd Time: 1 - 3pm Cost: Member: Free - Non-Member: Workshop open to members only |
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Stained Glass for Everyone - Guest Artist: Ruth Stephens
Welcome you to the wonderful world of stained glass! This two-day Stained Glass Workshop with Ruth Stephens, an “award winning” Stained Glass Artist, is a great way to “get your feet wet”. Learn all the steps for making a 10 x 10 inch Stained Glass Panel from start to finish in the traditional Tiffany Copper Foil method. For this project you will choose from our selection of traditional Design templates, ensuring optimal learning shapes. This will teach you how glass ‘behaves', the key to creating your own designs for future projects. * Glass Cutting: Scoring/cutting various types of glass * Grinding: Grinding the edges of cut-glass pieces using a Grinder * Copper Foiling: Applying adhesive copper tape to glass edges "Tiffany method" * Soldering: Using soldering iron and solder to join the foiled pieces together * Finishing: Applying patina (color change) and polish to the solder lines Requirements: All tools and materials provided for use during workshop. No prior experience is necessary. Closed toe shoes required. Teacher: Ruth Stephens Date: Saturday, March 28th & Sunday, March 29th (FULL WAITLIST ONLY) Time: 1 0am- 2:30pm (with a 30min lunch break) Cost: Member: $100 - Non-Member: $200 |
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Glaze Raku
Learn the exciting & dynamic process of how to raku fire your pottery! We will show how to carefully remove your pot from the Raku Kiln and place it into a can prepared with combustibles. The best part is you get to take your pieces home the same day! Glazed Raku pots are decorative only and are not water tight or food safe. Requirements: 2 pots (medium), bisque pots. trimmed well and smooth. No need to burnish. Clay Sonora, Dover, B-mix with grog Teacher: Greg Date: Friday, April 3rd Time: 9am - 1pm Cost: Member: $35 - Non-Member: $135 |
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Buying/Selling Your Own Home with David Propach (Tasha's husband)
David will discuss simple successful strategies he's learned over 30+ years of investing in primary residences. This experience includes 50+ transactions totaling over $75M both for his own family and buying/selling homes for clients. He and Tasha have also remodeled/added ~18,800 SF of/to their own homes and have significantly assisted David's clients with another ~12,000SF of projects. This general overview will benefit first time buyers as well as those with experience owning their own homes: Buying & Selling Primary residences Most Important Choosing Criteria
Requirements: All are welcome Teacher: David Propach Date: Tuesday, April 7th Time: 7 - 8:30pm Cost: Member: Free - Non-Member: Workshop open to members only |
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Saggar Firing
Saggar firing is an alternative final firing method in which bisqueware is fired inside another container. This workshop will teach you what materials will create which effects. You will enclose your pot and chosen materials in aluminum foil and we will fire it. For a more refined look we recommend Burnishing & Terra Sig your pots. Saggar fired pots are decorative only and are not water tight or food safe. Requirements: 2 pots with a footprint no larger than 6", bisque pots. Burnished recommended. Made from a white clay: Sonora, Dover, B-mix with grog Teacher: Vasudha Date: Friday, April 10th Time: 9:30 - 11am Cost: Member: $38 - Non-Member: $88 |
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Mica / Horsehair Raku
Warm up around the raku kiln with Vasudha for Horsehair Raku. You will learn how to apply hair and other combustibles to create unique surface decoration. The best part of this workshop is you get to take your pieces home the same day! Bring 1-2 bisque fired pots made from a groggy clay. Having choices is good so throw and fire more pots than you need early to not feel rushed. Raku pots are decorative only. They will not hold water and are not food safe. Please follow this link for additional details and workshop instructions. Requirements: 2 bisqueware pots made from a groggy clay Teacher: Vasudha Date: Saturday, April 11th Time: 2 - 6pm Cost: Member: $38 - Non-Member: $88 |
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Cane Wrapped Handles
Take your platters, mugs, and teapots to the next level with wrapped cane handles! Requirements: All are Welcome Bring three (or more) glaze-fired pots with ceramic handles (any clay body). Can be a coffee cup, serving tray, teapot, casserole dish, or anything with a handle that can be wrapped in cane. Teacher: Charleen Date: Sunday, April 12th Time: 2:30 - 5:30pm Cost: Member: Free - Non-Member: Workshop open to members only |
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Income Property Investment Strategies with David Propach (Tasha's husband)
David will discuss important topics when buying/selling income property(ies) for retirement. He'll share lessons learned over 30+ years of building his and Tasha's own portfolio from scratch via 40+ transactions totaling over $50M. David has also represented clients buying/selling over $25M of income properties. This general overview will provide useful insights for beginners and seasoned investors alike: Buying & Selling Income Properties Most Important Choosing Criteria
Requirements: All are Welcome Teacher: David Propach Date: Tuesday, April 14th Time: 7 - 8:30pm Cost: Member: Free - Non-Member: Workshop open to members only |
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Metal Clay - Special Guest Artist: Rae Rodriguez
Discover the magic of silver metal clay and create your own handcrafted pendant necklace in this beginner-friendly workshop with local artist Rae Rodriguez of Jester Swink. Perfect for ceramic artists and beginners alike, this class explores how familiar clay techniques like stamping, sculpting, and texturing can be used to create fine silver jewelry. Requirements: No experience needed. All tools provided. Teacher: Rae Rodriguez Date: Saturday, April 18th Time: 1 - 5pm Cost: Member: $100 - Non-Member: $175 |
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Gold Luster
Pump up the "WOW!" factor for your pottery with a little gold. Learn how to safely apply luster to your pottery. Bring 3-5 small finished glazed pots. The final look of your luster will be determined by the glaze you use. Matte glazes will give you a matte luster and glossy glazes will make the luster shiny. This will work on Mid or High fire glazed pottery. Gold Luster kits are not included. Kits are available for purchase through the BHC store. Requirements: 3-5 Small finished, glaze fired, pots, must bring your own luster Teacher: Tasha Date: Monday, May 4th Time: 6:30 - 8:30pm Cost: Member: Free - Non-Member: Workshop open to members only |
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Sgrafitto Tiles
Learn tips and tricks to design and create beautiful sgraffito tiles Requirements: BHC to supply basic sgraffito tools, but please bring sgraffito tools/carving tools if you have them. Round ribbon tool (#3 and/or #4 on picture) Teacher: Charleen Date: Thursday, May 7th Time: 6 - 9pm Cost: Member: $30 - Non-Member: Workshop open to members only 
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Bowls, Bowls, Bowls!
Choose your own "bowl adventure"! Greg will demo 4 different bowl types in the beginning of the workshop and you will decide what you want to make. Try your hand at all four or make a set of the same shape. Greg will teach double rib method on small, tall, flared, and nesting bowls. Requirements: 3 months of membership minimum Teacher: Greg Date: Friday, May 15th Time: 9am - 1pm Cost: Member: $25 - Non-Member: Workshop open to members only |
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"Instant Luster" (Cold-Finish Metallizer)
In this workshop we will go over the best application and firing practices for using a cold-finish metallizer liquid. This liquid, when properly applied to finished glaze surfaces, will result in a mirror-like chrome finish. Very similar to gold luster but doesn't require the kiln to finish your piece. Items treated with this liquid are not food safe. Requirements: Students can bring 2 - 3 finished glaze fired pieces, larger pieces will be limited to 'accent' applications only. Teacher: Cecelia Date: Saturday, May 16th Time: 12 - 2pm Cost: Member: $25 - Non-Member: Workshop open to members only |
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