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SUMMARY:Niche Niche - Ceramics
DESCRIPTION:Create a ceramic wall  niche filled with warmth\, texture\, and personal style in this inspiring hand building workshop.\n\nDesigned to hold a contain what you value\, a ring\, a tea light candle\, these decorative wall pieces feature pierced patterns that allow light to shine through\, casting beautiful shadows and creating a cozy atmosphere in any space.\n\nThis workshop is beginner friendly and no clay experience is needed. Students will be guided step-by-step through the process of transforming raw clay into a finished ceramic piece while learning foundational slab construction and handbuilding techniques.\n\nA template will be provided for the structure of the luminaria\, which students may follow directly or adapt into their own unique design. Surface decoration and creative details are encouraged throughout the process.\n\nDuring the first session\, students will build their luminarias from clay. The second session focuses on surface design using colorful underglazes and decorative techniques during an open studio style class. After the pieces are bisque fired\, students will return during open studio time to apply a clear glaze before the final firing.\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor Susan Keller has worked in ceramics for more than 25 years\, creating handbuilt functional wares including lighting\, dinnerware\, jewelry\, tiles\, and wall pieces. Her work has been featured in galleries\, public installations\, art fairs\, ceramic publications\, and retail partnerships. Susan's work is known for its rich surface design\, use of color\, and botanical imagery\, often combining black stoneware with porcelain interiors.\n\nWorkshop Schedule\n\nFriday\, June 13 | 10:00 AM 1:00 PM\n\nHandbuilding the luminaria\n\nSaturday\, June 14 | 10:00 AM 1:00 PM\n\nSurface design & open studio time\n\nFriday\, June 20 | 10:00 AM 12:00 PM\n\nOpen studio clear glazing session\n\nFinished pieces will be glaze fired and ready for pickup after the final firing.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>Create a&nbsp\;<span style="font-family:arial\,helvetica\,sans-serif\; font-size:16px">ceramic wall &nbsp\;niche filled with warmth\, texture\, and personal style in this inspiring hand building workshop.</span></p>\n\n<p><img alt="" src="https://www.artwavesmdi.org/resources/Pictures/Screenshot%202026-05-14%20at%2012.28.37_PM.png" style="border-radius:10px\; height:auto\; max-width:100%" title="" />Designed to hold a&nbsp\;contain what you value\, a&nbsp\;ring\, a&nbsp\;tea light candle\, these decorative wall pieces feature pierced patterns that allow light to shine through\, casting beautiful shadows and creating a cozy atmosphere in any space.</p>\n\n<p>This workshop is beginner friendly and no clay experience is needed. Students will be guided step-by-step through the process of transforming raw clay into a finished ceramic piece while learning foundational slab construction and handbuilding techniques.</p>\n\n<p>A template will be provided for the structure of the luminaria\, which students may follow directly or adapt into their own unique design. Surface decoration and creative details are encouraged throughout the process.</p>\n\n<p>During the first session\, students will build their luminarias from clay. The second session focuses on surface design using colorful underglazes and decorative techniques during an open studio style class. After the pieces are bisque fired\, students will return during open studio time to apply a clear glaze before the final firing.</p>\n\n<p><img alt="" src="https://www.artwavesmdi.org/resources/Pictures/Screenshot%202026-05-14%20at%2012.28.12_PM.png" style="border-radius:10px\; height:auto\; max-width:100%" title="" /></p>\n\n<p><img alt="" src="https://www.artwavesmdi.org/resources/Pictures/4.png" style="border-radius:10px\; height:auto\; max-width:100%\; width:268px" title="" width="268" /></p>\n\n<p>Instructor&nbsp\;Susan Keller&nbsp\;has worked in ceramics for more than 25 years\, creating handbuilt functional wares including lighting\, dinnerware\, jewelry\, tiles\, and wall pieces. Her work has been featured in galleries\, public installations\, art fairs\, ceramic publications\, and retail partnerships. Susan&rsquo\;s work is known for its rich surface design\, use of color\, and botanical imagery\, often combining black stoneware with porcelain interiors.</p>\n\n<h3>Workshop Schedule</h3>\n\n<p><strong>Friday\, June 13 | 10:00 AM&ndash\;1:00 PM</strong><br />\nHandbuilding the luminaria</p>\n\n<p><strong>Saturday\, June 14 | 10:00 AM&ndash\;1:00 PM</strong><br />\nSurface design &amp\; open studio time</p>\n\n<p><strong>Friday\, June 20 | 10:00 AM&ndash\;12:00 PM</strong><br />\nOpen studio clear glazing session</p>\n\n<p>Finished pieces will be glaze fired and ready for pickup after the final firing.</p>\n
LOCATION:ArtWaves Acadia Arts Center
UID:e.3061.50516
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DTSTAMP:20260520T231129Z
URL:https://www.visitbarharbor.com/events/details/niche-niche-ceramics-06-13-2026-50516
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