Decorative Altering on - and off! - the Wheel with Danièle Stewart (2 Day)
$375.00
DECORATIVE ALTERING ON — AND OFF — THE WHEEL
July 11–12, 2026, from 10:00am – 5:00pm
Ceramic artist, designer, and instructor Danièle Stewart leads this dynamic hands-on weekend intensive. Across two days, students explore techniques for decorative altering on functional forms, from freshly thrown pieces to leather-hard work.
About the Workshop
Many potters are drawn to the wheel for the symmetry it affords. Learning how to manipulate thrown forms out of round, however, opens up a wide range of possibilities for technical growth and creative expression.
Visiting ceramic artist Danièle Stewart demonstrates decorative altering on both plastic and soft leather-hard functional forms, using techniques such as faceting, slip manipulation, altered rims, pinching, poking, and darting to bring movement and character to wheel-thrown work.
Through demonstration and supported practice, students will explore how and when to alter forms for the strongest results. DAY 1 focuses on throwing and altering techniques on freshly made work, while DAY 2 shifts to refining and reinforcing alterations at the leather-hard stage, including strategies for trimming ‘imperfect’ forms.
Students will have the opportunity to try each technique with Danièle’s thoughtful feedback and guidance, building confidence in both process and execution.
Learn more about Danièle Stewart here.
Workshop Schedule
DAY 1
10:00am to 12:30pm – Demonstrations focused on throwing and altering techniques. Students will begin their own work with instructor support.
12:30pm to 1:00pm – BYO lunch break
1:00pm to 4:00pm – Demonstrations highlighting optimal timing for altering methods, troubleshooting, and supported practice
4:00pm to 5:00pm – Independent practice, wrapping work, and cleanup
DAY 2
10:00am to 12:30pm – Demonstrations on refining and reinforcing alterations on leather-hard clay, including trimming strategies for altered forms
12:30pm to 1:00pm – BYO lunch break
1:00pm to 2:00pm – Supported independent practice
2:00pm to 5:00pm – Independent practice, wrapping work, and cleanup
INCLUDED:
- Attendance to one of our Glazy Day Classes, please let us know which date works for you. (Aug 7, 21, Sep 18)
- 1 10kg bag of clay of your choice, additional clay can be purchased
- Pieces will be bisque fired and ready in approximately 3–4 weeks.
LOAM. Ideal participants are at an intermediate to advanced skill level. If you are unsure if this workshop is the right fit, please reach out—we’re happy to help guide you.