Name: Introduction to Wild Clay Workshop
Price: $160
Duration: 9:30am - 1:30pm
Date: Saturday 22nd Feb 2025
Location: Oshala Earthforms studio, Lawson

Join us for a grounding and informative day of learning about and working with wild clay through this hand-building workshop. We will be working with wild-harvested clay hand-collected from Darug and Gundagurra lands.

We will be creating 2 handmade pieces of pottery, although the main intention of this class if to learn about and work with wild clay.

We will start the day with a grounding, mindfulness meditation, before moving into our creative practice. This workshop warmly welcomes beginners, and all materials are thoughtfully provided.

Throughout this workshop, we will explore wild clay harvesting and processing techniques as well as deeply exploring hand-building techniques of pinching, slab building and coiling to create your very own cup and botanically printed saucer.

There will be the opportunity to incorporate local materials and other wild clays into your designs through surface decoration techniques to infuse the raw earth and the energy of mother nature into your sacred vessel.

Once your masterpiece is complete, we'll handle the rest — drying, glazing and firing. Your piece will be ready for collection within 6 weeks of the class date. Postage can be arranged at an additional cost, if needed. Choose from a curated selection of glazes to add that perfect finishing touch to your unique piece.

Beyond the creative process, this workshop is an opportunity to connect and engage with like-minded individuals, ask questions, and share the joy of bringing art to life. Join us for a day where mindfulness meets craftsmanship and your journey with clay becomes a vessel for deepening your connection with nature.

Ideal for participants aged 15 and above.

What you will receive:

Wild-harvested clay to work with throughout the workshop
All materials provided to create and decorate your piece/s
Guidance and mentoring throughout the workshop
A selection of tools, stamps, plants, flowers, and wild clay to use to decorate your work/s
A choice of glazes for your final piece/s
Firing and glazing of 2 pieces created throughout the workshop
Care information for your beautiful new, handmade vessel
Catered light snacks and tea + coffee

What to bring:

Comfortable clothing you don’t mind getting dirty + an apron if you have one
A drink bottle
A notebook if you’d like to take notes during the class

Meet your facilitator:

Mikayla from @oshala.earthforms
Mikayla is the founder and sole creator behind Oshala Earthforms, she works primarily with the abundant natural materials collected straight from mother earth, intuitively crafting pieces that capture the beauty of nature - drawn from its spirit and individuality.
Her business began with pit-fired clay jewellery, upcycled and hand-dyed organic clothes and mugs then tapping into the extensive range of products and techniques that is Oshala today.
Throughout her practice she honours each and every piece, intentionally creating with love and spirit while caring for the beautiful Mother Earth and all of her inhabitants.
We are so grateful to welcome this opportunity and would love to host and guide you through the process of handcrafting your very own mug. If you have any questions about this workshop please feel free to contact us at Oshalaearthforms@outlook.com.

Mikayla xx