figurative vessel by Max Trumpower

Join us Saturday, July 18th at 2:00 pm for a workshop with artist Max Trumpower who shares knowledge and practical guidance on figurative vessel-building and at-home “glaze.” Max teaches the basics of collecting soil for surface treatment in ceramic sculpture work and demonstrates how to create textured surfaces with the collected soil samples. This COMPANION Assembly is a program of Coordinates of Belonging, the 2026 summer solstice.

Beginning with an artist talk, Max will show-and-tell accessible options for making found slips or clay, pinch pots, ancient glazes, oxides, and stains. Participants will learn the basics of collecting soil for surface treatment on sculpture work. Max will demonstrate tips for making textured surfaces using collected soil samples, along with providing a tutorial on creating figures that also function as a vessel for holding liquids or objects. This workshop is designed for artists, sculptors, ceramicists, and anyone interested in alternative ceramic processes.

Space is limited to 30 guests.

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