2009 Clay workshops at MudFire Clayworks, Atlanta.
175 Laredo Drive, Decatur, GA 30030
All workshop fees include breakfast and class materials. 
Please call 404-377-8033 to register. 

 Akira Satake
"Inspired by Nature"
In this three-day hands-on workshop, Akira Satake will teach participants to enhance the surface of handbuilt functional forms using his Kohiki slip decorating techniques.
February 27-March 1, 2009. $295 fee. Class size 18.  Additional details at http://www.mudfire.com/akira-satake-workshop-20090227.htm

Rick Berman
"Take Your Raku To The Next Leve"
Rick Berman leads a two day hands-on workshop for raku glazing and firing with an emphasis on specific techniques for getting the best results from each raku glaze.
March 28 & 29, 2009. $245 fee. Class size 18.  Additional details at http://www.mudfire.com/rick-berman-workshop-20090328.htm

Sandy Pierantozzi
"From Flat to Form to Function"
Sandy Pierantozzi guides participants in a two-day, hands-on workshops for handbuilding functional pottery with a focus on crafting form and building texture that compel the viewer/user to connect.
May 2&3, 2009. $245 fee. Class size 18.  Additional details at http://www.mudfire.com/sandi-pierantozzi-workshop-20090502.htm 

John Britt
"Understanding Glazes, Materials & Firing"
In this three-day discussion workshop, participants will learn about ceramic materials, formulating glazes, and firing practices. Participants will also bring bisque to glaze and fire in our reduction kiln.
June 12-13-14, 2009. $295. Class size 20.  Additional details at http://www.mudfire.com/john-britt-workshop-20090612.htm

Susan Beiner
"Building Playfully From Parts"
In this three-day hands-on workshop, participants will learn to create a library of parts from mold-making, slip casting, handbuilding, and throwing. These will be assembled into playful compositions, both sculptural and functional.
July 24-25-26, 2009. $295. Class size 18.  Additional details at http://www.mudfire.com/susan-beiner-workshop-20090724.htm

Nancy Selvin
"Still Life With Print"
In this three-day discussion workshop, Nancy will teach a unique method for handbuilding vessels from foam armatures, then completing the surface with layers of text, image, and color.
July 31 - August 2, 2009. $295. Class size 18.  Additional details at http://www.mudfire.com/nancy-selvin-workshop-20090731.htm

Janis Mars Wunderlich
"Imaginative Figures in Clay"
Janis Mars Wunderlich teaches participants to mine their life experiences to create richly detailed imaginative figures in clay. Three day, hands on figure sculpture workshop.
August 13-15, 2009. Thursday - Saturday.
$295. Class size 18.  Additional details at http://www.mudfire.com/janis-mars-wunderlich-workshop-20090813.htm

Paul Andrew Wandless
"Image Transfer Techniques"
This three day, hands-on class will address many techniques for transfering imagery on clay. Paul will teach screen printing, mono printing, embossing, relief, stencils, and more.
October 16-17-18. $295 fee. Class size 18.  Additional details at http://www.mudfire.com/paul-andrew-wandless-workshop-20091016.htm

Bonnie Seeman
"Achieving a Beautiful Macabre"
Bonnie teaches a three-day, hands-on workshop focusing on altering & combining wheel thrown parts to achieve functional forms which combine anatomical and botanical elements.
October 23-25. $295 fee. Class size 18.  Additional details at http://www.mudfire.com/bonnie-seeman-workshop-20091023.htm

Arthur González
"Sculpting Inside Out"
This three day, hands-on sculpting workshop focuses on creating believable hands and faces. Arthur will teach his inside-out method for building figurative sculpture.
November 6-8. $295 fee. Class size 18.  Additional details at http://www.mudfire.com/arthur-gonzalez-workshop-20091106.htm