Workshops and Events
With hands-on learning opportunities for beginners and experienced potters alike, we invite you to explore and discover the endless possibilities of clay.
Image on Clay
Building Narrative Through Line and Form
Sgraffito Platters Workshop with Eliza Goodwin | $250
Sunday, November 9, 9am - noon
Join illustrator, ceramic artist, and muralist Eliza Goodwin for a hands-on exploration of sgraffito: the art of carving through colored slip to reveal imagery, rhythm, and story on clay.
A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design with a double major in Ceramics and Illustration, Eliza works at the intersection of drawing and form. Her refined line work conveys depth and texture – feathers, wind, rock, and sky – all brought to life through deceptively simple marks. She approaches each surface as a complete composition, where image and vessel merge into a single, unified artwork.
The morning begins with coffee and tea, pastries, and an artist talk, where Eliza will share her process and inspirations. From there, you’ll learn strategies for developing imagery onto clay: sketching, transferring, layering, and refining designs to bring meaning and movement to your surface.
Each participant will receive a large, hand-thrown platter made by studio owner Linda Christen, crafted from smooth white stoneware, the perfect canvas for your design. You’ll decorate it using Kiwi underglazes and fine carving tools provided by the studio.
After class, Maine Clay Collaborative will bisque, glaze, and fire your finished piece so it’s ready for use or display in time for the holidays.
No prior experience is needed — this workshop welcomes everyone, from practicing artists to those rediscovering their creative side.
Ages 18+ (Teens 13–17 welcome with a participating adult)
10 participants max · 6 minimum to run
All materials provided.
Ornament Making Workshop
Slow down, make something by hand, and welcome winter’s magic
Ornament Making Workshop | $40
Saturday, December 6, 1 - 3 pm
As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, come make something beautiful with us at Maine Clay Collaborative.
Our community Ornament Workshop is a relaxed, creative afternoon where everyone can make something special — no experience required.
Each participant can make two ornaments to keep or gift (add on extra ornaments for $15 each). You’ll have plenty of options for how to create: paint pre-made bisqueware with Kiwi Underglazes, cut your own shapes from clay slabs, or sculpt tiny treasures like stars, pickles, and charms that mark the season in your own way.
We’ll be using Kiwi Underglazes in this class — and they’ll be available for purchase if you fall in love with them! While you’re here, our Winter Market will also be open, so you can browse local handmade goods and get a feel for the studio before our new round of classes begins in the new year.
Join us to pause, play, and create — a cozy afternoon to honor this quiet season and the turning of the earth toward what comes next.
Up to 25 participants. Children are welcome with an accompanying adult.
Finished pieces will be ready for pickup by Monday, December 22