Eugene Wild Clay Intensive: Intro to foraging, clay chemistry, and local glaze materials MARCH 2026

Class Name: Eugene Wild Clay Intensive: Intro to foraging, clay chemistry, and local glaze materials Dates: March 7th + 8th from 10-4pM Cost: $255 general registration ($204 for bipoc*) Description: Pottery has always been an art and science of the earth. Foraging for local clays begins a conversation with our local landscape, in which our understanding of the geological narratives and mineral personalities in our hands deepens with time and experimentation. It is both a sacred act and a radical act to forge a connection with one’s local landscape instead of relying soley on manufactured materials. Knowledge of the minerals, their histories, and what we can create with them is powerful. This two day class explores the complex chemistry and creativity of working with the wild clays of the Pacific Northwest and how to integrate them into your pottery practice. We will spend the first day in the wetlands of west Eugene learning about the diversity of local clay types, the unique geology