Handbuilt Ceramics Plates with Character
Instructor: Erika Rier
Saturday, July 25 & Sunday, July 26, 2026
1:00 – 5:00 PM
Location: TAC Ceramics Studio
Cost: $180
About the Workshop
Join interdisciplinary artist Erika Rier for a hands-on, two-day workshop where you’ll transform simple clay plates into playful, 3D character creations. Using handbuilding techniques, you’ll craft uniquely shaped plates with expressive details and bring them to life with underglaze. Day one focuses on forming your plate using pinch or slab techniques and building character features with attachments. On day two, you’ll explore underglaze application and illustration methods to add vibrant personality to your clay creations. All materials are provided.
In this workshop, students will learn:
- Pinch and slab techniques for making plates
- Successful attachment tips
- Apply and layer underglazes to illustrate and enhance clay surfaces effectively.
About the Instructor
Erika Rier is a self-taught interdisciplinary artist creating mostly ceramics and art zines in a style she calls folk surrealism. Writing was her first love, and she still secretly writes stories. Having lived in Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, NYC, Arizona, and Washington, Erika now resides in Portland, OR. She also has one of each of the following: a husband, a daughter, and a cat she found in a hallway.
Due to the nature of our historic building, this classroom is not ADA accessible.
Questions? Contact Claire Elam, Arts Education Manager