Description
Unleash your inner garden architect!
Over two weeks, you'll transform clay into enchanting garden houses that are perfect for welcoming gnomes, fairies, or toads to your outdoor space. Guided by our experienced instructor, you'll explore a range of sculpting techniques, learn to add intricate textures, ornamental details, and glaze to bring your creation to life.
What to Expect:
- Sculpting Techniques: Learn how to form charming garden houses-from cozy gnome homes to whimsical toad hideaways-using kiln fired clay.
- Texture & Ornamentation: Experiment with a variety of tools and methods to add captivating details and depth to your structure.
- Glazing & Finishing: Discover how to apply beautiful glazes that enhance both the aesthetic appeal and durability of your ceramic masterpiece.
- Take-Home Treasure: Complete your very own garden house, ready to display and enchant any outdoor space.
Whether you’re a seasoned ceramic artist or new to working with clay, this workshop provides a fun, supportive, and creative environment to build art that transforms your garden into a magical wonderland. Join us and let your imagination flourish!
When
- Wed, Mar 18, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Wed, Mar 25, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Who
Adults
Cost
- Adult Members $60
- Adult Nonmembers $72
Where
Location: Museum of American Bird Art Education Center, Canton
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Questions? Contact us:
- 781-821-8853 [email protected]
Instructors
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August Hammill - Field Teacher
Instructions
Participants will meet at the ceramic studios, located at the Museum of American Bird Art Education Center, 963 Washington St, Canton, MA 02021.
Please park in the gravel parking lot by the large yellow barn and walk along the paved pathway towards and enter through the wooden door on the small porch. Once in the building, walk straight through the kitchen and the ceramics studio is in the back of the building where the program will be held.
All materials provided.