wild clay

ESAC: Wild Clay Expedition

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Date/Time
Date(s) - May 2, 2026 - May 3, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location
Eastern Shore Art Center

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Zach’s deep roots in the pottery history of Mobile Bay and specialized expertise in geology, wood-firing, and clay body formulation will be shared freely in this deep-dive weekend.  Whether you are a life-long potter who wants to deepen their practice through use of wild materials or a student who is searching for meaning in clay, this workshop will help you on your journey.

In this intensive weekend course students will:
– gain a deep understanding of the geologic story of clay
–  inhabit the lives of the original potters of Mobile Bay
– identify and harvest clay in the field
– process, formulate, and test clay bodies, slips, terra sigillata, and pigments to meet the aesthetic and practical goals of one’s practice
– bring home a usable wildclay clay body ready to use.

More info, here.