Join ceramic artist Sarah German for a hands-on workshop exploring her techniques for building colorful, woven coil baskets.
October 10
11am - 3pm
Sarah will guide you through her process for creating architecturally inspired patterns using woven coils and multiple colors of clay. You’ll learn how she designs and lays out her patterns, builds delicate but strong structures, and combines color and form to create unique ceramic baskets.
In this ceramic basket-making workshop, you’ll learn how to:
Color clay using ceramic stains
Design and lay out your own basket pattern
Roll consistent clay coils
Weave coils to create architectural patterns
Attach coils securely to help prevent cracking
Work with multiple colors of clay in one piece
Build a strong basket while maintaining a delicate, sculptural form
This workshop is a chance to learn Sarah German’s woven coil basket techniques while developing your own approach to pattern, color, and ceramic handbuilding.
Whether you’re interested in coil building, colored clay, contemporary ceramic basketry, or expanding your handbuilding skills, you’ll leave with new techniques and a basket that is uniquely yours.
Held at The Clay Department in San Antonio, Texas.
