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EXPRESSIONS: Woodfire & Mono-Print workshop with Nathan Goddard (student)
EXPRESSIONS:Woodfire & Mono-Print workshop with Nathan Goddard
Hosted by West Michigan Clay and Pottworks Studio
Dates:Firing May 8, 2025 → May 10, 2025, Opening & Clean-up Sunday, May 18th @ 10am-2pm
Times: All day. Attendees will take 6 hour shifts.
Level: Advanced
Cost: $180 per student (email student ID), includes food (camping available on site)
Workshop Description:
This 3-day intensive brings together the worlds of print and ceramics into one practice through the hands of Nathan Goddard. Goddard will be presenting at this year’s MCAA Michigan Mud 2025 conference in Kalamazoo, Michigan at Western Michigan University on Friday, May 16th and Saturday, May 17th. This firing will bookend the conference starting on Thursday, May 8th to Saturday, May 10th with unloading on Sunday, May 18th.
We will spend the first day of the workshop getting to know one-another, glazing and loading our bisqued work into our 80 sq. foot cross-draft, catenary arch kiln, “Seraphina”. The following day, we will brick the door and light the kiln. Attendees will rotate shifts stoking the kiln while our presenter, Nathan Goddard, demonstrates his work processes in wheel throwing, form altering techniques, and a mix of expressive mono-print transfers. Attendees will have the opportunity to get some hands-on experience with making their own mono-print transfers with Speedball Underglazes. We will end the second day continuing to stoke the kiln and gather with our community for a potluck and artist talk (open to the public). The final day of the workshop will be focused on firing off the kiln and more demonstrations from Nathan. Once Seraphina reaches temperature, we will depart for the week and reconvene on the following Sunday after Michigan Mud to unload. On unloading day we will gather with a potluck, discuss the firing results, clean up the kiln area, and celebrate our hard work!
About the Instructor:
Nathan Goddard (he/him) is an artist and educator whose work forms a visual understanding of the geologic histories associated with one’s own place of origin and the duties of humankind to maintain the health of our planet. Goddard earned a BFA in Studio Art and Land Art from the University of New
Mexico in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 2001, and a MFA in Ceramics at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA in 2014. He has taught numerous ceramic courses and workshops to adults, college students, and youth. His past position as Programs Coordinator at Red Lodge Clay Center has led Nathan to make Red Lodge, MT his new home, where he enjoys skiing, hiking, and land exploring.
Required Materials:
Up to 3 cu/ft of bisqueware made from cone 10 clay—varied heights
Mask/Respirator for cleaning posts/shelves
Notebook for glaze and firing notes
Closed toed shoes, 100% cotton long sleeve shirts and pants
Hats/Bandanas
Leather work gloves
Safety glasses
Notes:
Attendees are welcome to camp on the property - we recommend bringing ear plugs.
Before purchasing your workshop reservation please review our cancellation policy:
When making your plans, please consider your participation means the studio and instructors are purchasing supplies months before the workshop. You are making a commitment to the instructor, and reserving a spot that someone else could potentially take.
Cancellations can be made up to six weeks before the workshop for full reimbursement.
Any cancellation made after the six week cancellation period will require a cancellation fee of $75.
EXPRESSIONS:Woodfire & Mono-Print workshop with Nathan Goddard
Hosted by West Michigan Clay and Pottworks Studio
Dates:Firing May 8, 2025 → May 10, 2025, Opening & Clean-up Sunday, May 18th @ 10am-2pm
Times: All day. Attendees will take 6 hour shifts.
Level: Advanced
Cost: $180 per student (email student ID), includes food (camping available on site)
Workshop Description:
This 3-day intensive brings together the worlds of print and ceramics into one practice through the hands of Nathan Goddard. Goddard will be presenting at this year’s MCAA Michigan Mud 2025 conference in Kalamazoo, Michigan at Western Michigan University on Friday, May 16th and Saturday, May 17th. This firing will bookend the conference starting on Thursday, May 8th to Saturday, May 10th with unloading on Sunday, May 18th.
We will spend the first day of the workshop getting to know one-another, glazing and loading our bisqued work into our 80 sq. foot cross-draft, catenary arch kiln, “Seraphina”. The following day, we will brick the door and light the kiln. Attendees will rotate shifts stoking the kiln while our presenter, Nathan Goddard, demonstrates his work processes in wheel throwing, form altering techniques, and a mix of expressive mono-print transfers. Attendees will have the opportunity to get some hands-on experience with making their own mono-print transfers with Speedball Underglazes. We will end the second day continuing to stoke the kiln and gather with our community for a potluck and artist talk (open to the public). The final day of the workshop will be focused on firing off the kiln and more demonstrations from Nathan. Once Seraphina reaches temperature, we will depart for the week and reconvene on the following Sunday after Michigan Mud to unload. On unloading day we will gather with a potluck, discuss the firing results, clean up the kiln area, and celebrate our hard work!
About the Instructor:
Nathan Goddard (he/him) is an artist and educator whose work forms a visual understanding of the geologic histories associated with one’s own place of origin and the duties of humankind to maintain the health of our planet. Goddard earned a BFA in Studio Art and Land Art from the University of New
Mexico in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 2001, and a MFA in Ceramics at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA in 2014. He has taught numerous ceramic courses and workshops to adults, college students, and youth. His past position as Programs Coordinator at Red Lodge Clay Center has led Nathan to make Red Lodge, MT his new home, where he enjoys skiing, hiking, and land exploring.
Required Materials:
Up to 3 cu/ft of bisqueware made from cone 10 clay—varied heights
Mask/Respirator for cleaning posts/shelves
Notebook for glaze and firing notes
Closed toed shoes, 100% cotton long sleeve shirts and pants
Hats/Bandanas
Leather work gloves
Safety glasses
Notes:
Attendees are welcome to camp on the property - we recommend bringing ear plugs.
Before purchasing your workshop reservation please review our cancellation policy:
When making your plans, please consider your participation means the studio and instructors are purchasing supplies months before the workshop. You are making a commitment to the instructor, and reserving a spot that someone else could potentially take.
Cancellations can be made up to six weeks before the workshop for full reimbursement.
Any cancellation made after the six week cancellation period will require a cancellation fee of $75.
EXPRESSIONS:Woodfire & Mono-Print workshop with Nathan Goddard
Hosted by West Michigan Clay and Pottworks Studio
Dates:Firing May 8, 2025 → May 10, 2025, Opening & Clean-up Sunday, May 18th @ 10am-2pm
Times: All day. Attendees will take 6 hour shifts.
Level: Advanced
Cost: $180 per student (email student ID), includes food (camping available on site)
Workshop Description:
This 3-day intensive brings together the worlds of print and ceramics into one practice through the hands of Nathan Goddard. Goddard will be presenting at this year’s MCAA Michigan Mud 2025 conference in Kalamazoo, Michigan at Western Michigan University on Friday, May 16th and Saturday, May 17th. This firing will bookend the conference starting on Thursday, May 8th to Saturday, May 10th with unloading on Sunday, May 18th.
We will spend the first day of the workshop getting to know one-another, glazing and loading our bisqued work into our 80 sq. foot cross-draft, catenary arch kiln, “Seraphina”. The following day, we will brick the door and light the kiln. Attendees will rotate shifts stoking the kiln while our presenter, Nathan Goddard, demonstrates his work processes in wheel throwing, form altering techniques, and a mix of expressive mono-print transfers. Attendees will have the opportunity to get some hands-on experience with making their own mono-print transfers with Speedball Underglazes. We will end the second day continuing to stoke the kiln and gather with our community for a potluck and artist talk (open to the public). The final day of the workshop will be focused on firing off the kiln and more demonstrations from Nathan. Once Seraphina reaches temperature, we will depart for the week and reconvene on the following Sunday after Michigan Mud to unload. On unloading day we will gather with a potluck, discuss the firing results, clean up the kiln area, and celebrate our hard work!
About the Instructor:
Nathan Goddard (he/him) is an artist and educator whose work forms a visual understanding of the geologic histories associated with one’s own place of origin and the duties of humankind to maintain the health of our planet. Goddard earned a BFA in Studio Art and Land Art from the University of New
Mexico in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 2001, and a MFA in Ceramics at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA in 2014. He has taught numerous ceramic courses and workshops to adults, college students, and youth. His past position as Programs Coordinator at Red Lodge Clay Center has led Nathan to make Red Lodge, MT his new home, where he enjoys skiing, hiking, and land exploring.
Required Materials:
Up to 3 cu/ft of bisqueware made from cone 10 clay—varied heights
Mask/Respirator for cleaning posts/shelves
Notebook for glaze and firing notes
Closed toed shoes, 100% cotton long sleeve shirts and pants
Hats/Bandanas
Leather work gloves
Safety glasses
Notes:
Attendees are welcome to camp on the property - we recommend bringing ear plugs.
Before purchasing your workshop reservation please review our cancellation policy:
When making your plans, please consider your participation means the studio and instructors are purchasing supplies months before the workshop. You are making a commitment to the instructor, and reserving a spot that someone else could potentially take.
Cancellations can be made up to six weeks before the workshop for full reimbursement.
Any cancellation made after the six week cancellation period will require a cancellation fee of $75.