Redware Ornaments Workshop with Emily Smucker-Beidler
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Saturday, October 17, 1 to 4 pm
Saturday, November 14, 1 to 4 pm
Explore the fascinating history of Pennsylvania German redware pottery, from how the clay was dug and processed, to the role and life of the potter within local culture. Students will start with a prepared slab of red clay with white slip and cut out at least 5 ornament shapes. Then, using the sgraffito method, we’ll scratch through the colored slip for our fraktur designs. Patterns will be provided, based on historic Pennsylvania German redware. Learn how to take traditional images and make them your own through clay.
All ability levels are welcome, ages 13-100!
After the workshop, Emily will bisque fire your pieces, cover them in a clear glaze, and fire once more. Ornaments can be picked up 4 weeks after the workshop. Pick up is at the Dewees Tavern at Historic Trappe.
Location:
October 17: The Visitor Center behind the Muhlenberg House, 201 W. Main St. Trappe, PA
November 14: The Dewees Tavern, 301 W. Main St. Trappe, PA *Please note: this session will be held on the second floor of the Dewees Tavern, which is only accessible by a flight of stairs.
Cost: $70 Member, $75 Non-Member. Each workshop session is limited to 10 people.
Saturday, November 14, 1 to 4 pm
Explore the fascinating history of Pennsylvania German redware pottery, from how the clay was dug and processed, to the role and life of the potter within local culture. Students will start with a prepared slab of red clay with white slip and cut out at least 5 ornament shapes. Then, using the sgraffito method, we’ll scratch through the colored slip for our fraktur designs. Patterns will be provided, based on historic Pennsylvania German redware. Learn how to take traditional images and make them your own through clay.
All ability levels are welcome, ages 13-100!
After the workshop, Emily will bisque fire your pieces, cover them in a clear glaze, and fire once more. Ornaments can be picked up 4 weeks after the workshop. Pick up is at the Dewees Tavern at Historic Trappe.
Location:
October 17: The Visitor Center behind the Muhlenberg House, 201 W. Main St. Trappe, PA
November 14: The Dewees Tavern, 301 W. Main St. Trappe, PA *Please note: this session will be held on the second floor of the Dewees Tavern, which is only accessible by a flight of stairs.
Cost: $70 Member, $75 Non-Member. Each workshop session is limited to 10 people.
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Where is it happening?
201 W Main St, Trappe, PA 19426-2006, United States, 201 W Main St, Trappe, PA 19426-2006, United States, Collegeville
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Host or PublisherHistoric Trappe
