Brighten the long winter nights with this creative and enlightening workshop. Students will experiment with carving and piercing to create dynamic patterns and light-filtering designs that project light using real or LED candles. Emphasis will be placed on balancing aesthetics with structural integrity—so your piece remains both beautiful and functional.

Discover how to transform a simple ceramic vase or jar (you will bring one or two) into a striking piece in this hands-on, one-day workshop. This class explores the creative and technical possibilities of adding holes, cutouts, and negative space to clay forms to release the light within.

By the end of the workshop, you’ll have completed (or be almost done with) one decorative luminary ready for drying and firing, along with the skills and confidence to continue experimenting with openwork ceramics.

Recommended Tools: Loop Tool, Needle Tool, Knife Tool, Exacto Knife, Hole Cutters/Punches, metal cookie cutters (small, you like the shape of)