Service, Scale + Intention Through Handbuilding
Server with handles by Courtney Martin, 2024. Woodfired NC stoneware, made using slabs and coils, 14" x 9" x 3". Photo by LOAM.
In this workshop, we will use handbuilding techniques to explore form through serving dishes. We will investigate rims, handles, and the small decisions that define how a dish functions and feels in use. Demonstrations will cover building with soft slabs, adding coils for volume, and constructing handles that integrate with the form. We will address surface by using resists such as wax and latex to layer glaze and create pattern. Finished work will be fired in Haystack’s salt/soda kiln. All levels welcome.
Courtney Martin (she/her) is a studio potter living and working in the mountains of North Carolina. She makes functional woodfired pots meant for daily use, combining traditional techniques and materials with a modern aesthetic. Martin uses her work and her platform to bring awareness to issues she feels strongly about. She teaches the occasional workshop and is a founding member of Spruce Pine Potters Market and Clay to Table, and serves on the board of Crafting the Future.