Tannery Pond Center presents our Workshop: Mug Hand-Building with Shannon Andersen
October 3 | 1-3:30 PM
Class Fee: $63 per person, the fee must be paid in advance. Check made out to Mountain Pottery; mail or drop off!
RSVP: call 518-251-2505 or email director@tannerypondcenter.org to reserve your spot.
Location: Tannery Pond Center
Max Class Size: 10 (minimum 7 years old, children must be accompanied by an adult)
This workshop is made possible, in part, by the Adirondack Foundation’s Generous Acts grant.
Agenda
Arrival, Welcome & Introduction of Participants
Event Agenda/Overview
Cut Handles
Cut, wedge & roll out clay.
Cut Clay from template & form a mug.
Decorate mug with stamps, under glaze, carvings or transfers.
Closing & Next Steps
Post-Event, Mountain Pottery will:
Take all of the pieces from the event and bisque fire the pieces.
Apply clear glaze to the top, and all pieces will be glaze fired.
Bring pieces back to Tannery Pond for pick up or they can pick them up at Mountain Pottery Studio in North River.
Shannon Andersen
Handmade Stoneware / North River, NY
Shannon Andersen is an Adirondack potter whose work draws inspiration from the natural beauty of the forests and trails surrounding her home. She creates functional stoneware pottery that often incorporates real ferns and nature-inspired textures, bringing a small piece of the outdoors into everyday objects. Each wheel-thrown piece is designed to be both beautiful and practical for daily use. For the latest creations and a behind-the-scenes look at how her pottery is made, follow her on Instagram @Mtnpottery and Facebook @Mountain Pottery.
