Two Day Intro to Wild Clay

  Two Day Intro to Wild Clay  March 8th & 9th from 12-4pm Pottery has always been an art and science of the earth. Foraging for local clays begins a conversation with our local landscape in which our understanding of the geological narratives and mineral personalities in our hands deepens with time and experimentation.This two day intro explores the complex chemistry and creativity of working with wild clays of the Pacific Northwest and how to integrate them into your pottery practice.The first day will be at an outdoor foraging location in or near Eugene and will include: an exploration of the different clay personalities one finds when foraging, how to identify appropriate places for foraging, how to process clay for best handbuilding or wheel throwing results, and the basics of blending theory, additives, and more hands on blending and testing exercise  On our second day, we will: make one handbuilt or wheel thrown pot to take home after being bisqued the following week.   di