Workshops & events
Join us as we learn about making vessels for Ikebana: the Japanese art of Flower Arranging. We will be studying the forms of useful and desirable Ikebana vessels. Next we will be led by Maria Gould in creating hand-built containers which can later be used in our June Family Day festival, if you wish (see note below.)
We will have templates to make this super easy for you. Your creativity will take these functional pieces to the next level. Clay will be provided. Bring a container to take your wet piece home. Guests may pay $5 each at the door.
Registration is limited to 20; workshop is now full.
Note: a plan is in the making to have our members sell their Ikebana pots and other wares at a June Celebration raising money for our Don Olsen Memorial Scholarship fund. Vendor tables for hand-made items of any style and media will be available for purchase at the SA Garden Center. More info on that coming!
Our monthly pottery pop-up market will be on the 1st Saturday of the month and is located at the Clay Department 2301 South Presa in Southtown! The hours of this market are 10-3. Plan to arrive no earlier than 9 am for set up. Bring one 4-6 ft table and chair.
Sell your pottery SAPG members! This is a vendor opportunity to sell your work at our monthly pop-up market at The Clay Department, 2301 S. Presa, SATX 78210
Space is limited to the first 6 vendors who sign up.
Bring one 4-6 foot long table, your a-level table top displays and a chair. This venue has covered spaces - in front of the shop or shared space under a canopy (provided). The customers are fun and are very interested in our ceramics. Remember to draw them in with interesting facts about how you make your art.
There is no vendor fee for this market. We ask our vendors to use their personal mailing lists and social media accounts to get the word out about the event. SAPG and The Clay Dept will share on their accounts so please do tag us/@mention us so we can cross post. The more we can all share the word about this market ahead of time the better the turnout for all.
Please email a couple pictures of your recent work to lisa@lisaaldenart.com, use "clay dept pop up" in subject line, please include any information about your business and social media handles and website if you have one. We will be creating a flyer for the pop-up that will be available to you for marketing and we would love it if you'd share it. Any questions please reach out!
Set up begins at 9 am and plan to be ready to sell at 10 am. Someone will be there to direct you to your spot.
If you can't be a vendor consider supporting your fellow SAPG ceramicists by stopping by with a friend or family to browse and shop if you see something you love!
Would you like to learn how to make your own damp box so you can keep your pieces moist and protected during different stages of construction? Would you also like to learn how to mix and correctly apply kiln wash onto pre-fired cookies? Steve Wheeler will lead this workshop.
For your damp box, you will need to bring a plastic storage container with a lid. You can find one at the Dollar Store, Walmart, Office Depot, Lowes, etc. You will decide what size your box needs to be--whether it is long and shallow for smaller items, like cups and plates (18"x 14" 10"), or maybe you'll want a taller and deeper wet box if your work tends to be taller (17.2 qt.) Keep in mind though, that you'll want to choose a box that you can store easily and carry around when it's full of heavy, wet, clay pieces. The lid is a must, so don't forget that!
We will provide the plaster for your wet box and help you mix it properly, which you will take with you at the end of the workshop. We will also provide face masks and gloves.
In addition, we will provide kiln cookies that are ready for you to apply kiln wash. Steve will help you learn the proper consistency and application method which you can also use on your kiln shelves. You will take the cookies with you.
This event is free to all members. Non-members can pay $5 on site. Light snacks will be available as well. Looking forward to seeing you!
This is a Family Day event to raise money for the Don Olsen Memorial Scholarship Fund. Our theme is Art in the Garden. We will have vendors, demos and activities set up in the air-conditioned San Antonio Garden Center as we celebrate: a) Don Olsen's final Ikebana pieces for sale, b) the art of Ikebana, c) our great variety of local hand-makers, and d) a celebration of our local small businesses dedicated to the arts, including specialty food-makers. Several of our local pottery studios and makers groups around town will promote the great classes they offer to the public with activity tables.
Artist Vendors can apply here. An application fee of $40 pays for your table/space and chairs. The theme criteria must be apparent in your submitted photos: Garden theme & Handmade Original Work. Tables are 6 ft within a 6'x8' space. Once your registration has been paid there will be no refunds if you cancel for any reason.
For questions regarding applications before you complete your registration please reach out to us via email here -> sanantoniopottersguild@gmail.com
***Vendor Registration: Upload 2-3 photos of your work and a booth/market display photo. Be sure to submit photos work that meet our theme: Garden vibes, botanical, Ikebana, pollinators, herbs, fruits/veggies, etc. Only hand-made (no mass produced items, no resale) work will be permitted. Work must be original and made by the artist vendor. Please email us before registering if you have any questions of your eligibility. Deadline for applications is May 16th at 12:00 AM. ***
There is no charge for hands-on activity tables - to reserve a table or space for activities that you will provide to the public please apply here -->Demo/Activity "Art in the Garden" Family Day SAPG Activity Tables
This is for ACTIVITY Table registration. We are offering a free 6 ft table/6x8 foot space to art related businesses to offer free hands-on activities and demonstrations to our public attendees. Activities must be family/all ages orientated. This is a great opportunity to introduce and promote your business. You are encouraged to promote your studio space and share information about classes available to the public. Please do not make sales from your activity table, you must register and purchase a separate vendor table if you plan to make sales at the event. Please be mindful of your space. By 4:00 pm it must cleaned and as it was when you arrived. Trash must be placed outside in dumpster provided.
Registration: upload an image of your logo. We need a short description of what your demo or activity will entail. And any photos you would like to share please upload those for promotional purposes. Deadline for applications is May 16th at 12:00 AM.
sanantoniopottersguild@gmail.com
