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Aug
19
to Aug 23

Clayzie Fest in Belgium

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ClayZieFest celebrates clay, creativity and community that Europe has not seen before. Over the course of 4 days, 14 artists present hands-on workshop, presentations and demonstrations. Imagine a music festival, except it’s all clay artists! Artists join ClayZieFest from England, France, Spain, Italy Korea and ofcourse Belgium! Where else will you be able to see these master craftsman in one place.

Join me in celebrating international ceramics next Summer and receive a 10% rebate on your registration.

How?
Purchase your tickets: https://clayziefest.eventsquare.store/en/3mhs63wtnj4j/m8j4fnctchqb

Submit a copy of your confirmation or receipt to me.

After the completion of the event, I will submit for the rebate and send you the money, minus the transaction/currency processing fees. You will need a Paypal account for your rebate funds.

You don’t need my incentive to want to attend, but a little extra nudge helps? See you in Belgium! visit: https://www.clayzie.be/clayziefest/about/

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Teapot and Wine Tasting in Sonoma
Oct
12
6:00 PM18:00

Teapot and Wine Tasting in Sonoma

Join Miki Shim and Quail Run Wines for a one-day teapot workshop and wine tasting in Sonoma Valley, California.

Sunday, October 12th, 2025
10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Hand-building Workshop
6 p.m.-7 p.m., Quail Run Wines Wine Tasting

$325 per person, 10 person max participant
Includes morning refreshments, lunch and wine tasting.

Registration in the Shop.

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Dec
16
10:00 AM10:00

Stoked : A Woodfire Workshop : Unloading Dec. 16, 2023

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Stoked will finish the workshop with a reveal of the firing at Springvalley Anagama in San Jose, CA

Stoked : A woodfire workshop with Miki Shim

This introduction to wood firing with Miki Shim will cover the basics of creating work, firing a wood burning kiln and learning the etiquette of being part of a wood fire community.

This workshop is recommended for members with Intermediate level experience (throwing or handbuilding) and students who have taken at least two 6-week classes at our studio.

Week One : December 1, 2, & 3: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

3-day work weekend in the studio

We will explore forms and surface textures that highlight the effects from firing in a wood burning soda kiln.

Week Two : December 8, 9, & 10: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

3-day work weekend at the kiln (Spring Valley Anagama)

We will meet at the kiln site to prep our bisqueware, glaze and load the kiln.

a 2 day firing will start on Saturday morning and continue into the night for 24 hours until we reach temperature and add soda/salt solution.

Week Three : December 16: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Kiln Opening and Clean-up (Spring Valley Anagama)

We will open the kiln and unload together to review the results of the firing.

Clean-up of the kiln and kiln site will follow as part of our wood fire community responsibilities.

Attendance is mandatory for all the date listed. Please plan accordingly.

Additional clay and kiln space available for purchase. All participants must use workshop clay, one bag included in the price.

Any questions? Please email carla@southbayceramics.com

Fees: $1100 for full, 7-day workshop. Partial session not available.
Register at South Bay Ceramics

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Dec
8
to Dec 10

Stoked : A Woodfire Workshop : Firing Dec. 8, 9, & 10, 2023

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Stoked will continue with a 1-day loading and 2 days firing at Springvalley Anagama in San Jose, CA

Stoked : A woodfire workshop with Miki Shim

This introduction to wood firing with Miki Shim will cover the basics of creating work, firing a wood burning kiln and learning the etiquette of being part of a wood fire community.

This workshop is recommended for members with Intermediate level experience (throwing or handbuilding) and students who have taken at least two 6-week classes at our studio.

Week One : December 1, 2, & 3: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

3-day work weekend in the studio

We will explore forms and surface textures that highlight the effects from firing in a wood burning soda kiln.

Week Two : December 8, 9, & 10: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

3-day work weekend at the kiln (Spring Valley Anagama)

We will meet at the kiln site to prep our bisqueware, glaze and load the kiln.

a 2 day firing will start on Saturday morning and continue into the night for 24 hours until we reach temperature and add soda/salt solution.

Week Three : December 16: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Kiln Opening and Clean-up (Spring Valley Anagama)

We will open the kiln and unload together to review the results of the firing.

Clean-up of the kiln and kiln site will follow as part of our wood fire community responsibilities.

Attendance is mandatory for all the date listed. Please plan accordingly.

Additional clay and kiln space available for purchase. All participants must use workshop clay, one bag included in the price.

Any questions? Please email carla@southbayceramics.com

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