Hand-Building Pottery Workshop – Craft Your Own Masterpiece

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Date: October 26th, 10:00 PM
Location: Citizens Trust, 11 W. Gay Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Duration: 1.5 Hours

Hand-Building Pottery Workshop – Craft Your Own Masterpiece

Description: Unleash your inner artist with our all-inclusive Hand-Building Pottery Workshop! Whether you're new to pottery or have experience, this workshop is perfect for learning the basics of creating beautiful, hand-crafted pieces. You’ll spend 1.5 hours with us, learning how to transform 4.5 pounds of recycled clay into a stunning vase, bowl, or pot that you’ll be proud to display in your home.

What’s Included:

  • 4.5 pounds of recycled clay
  • All necessary pottery tools
  • Apron to keep you clean
  • Step-by-step instruction from expert potters
  • Bisque firing of your pottery (to harden the piece)
  • Glaze application 
  • Final glaze firing to reveal the color and texture of your masterpiece
  • Your finished pottery piece ready for pickup!

Workshop Process:

  1. Introduction & Setup: Get familiar with the tools, materials, and process. We'll begin with a quick introduction to hand-building pottery techniques.
  2. Hand-Building Instruction: You’ll learn how to mold your clay into a bowl, pot, or vase using hand-building methods. Our instructors will guide you step-by-step, ensuring your piece reflects your creativity.
  3. Finishing Your Piece: Once your piece is shaped, you'll have the opportunity to refine the details, making it ready for the firing process.
  4. Glazing: After we bisque fire your pottery, you'll select your glaze color, which will be applied to your piece.
  5. Final Firing: Your pottery will go through a final glaze firing, enhancing the color and durability, and it will be ready for pickup soon after!

Step-by-Step Instructions on What You'll Learn:

  • Clay Handling: How to prepare and knead clay to remove air bubbles.
  • Forming Techniques: Hand-building techniques to shape your pottery (pinch, coil, and slab methods).
  • Detailing: Techniques to smooth and refine the surface, ensuring a high-quality finish.
  • Glazing: How to choose and apply glaze to bring out vibrant colors and textures.
  • Firing Process: Learn the importance of bisque firing and glaze firing in pottery making.

If you have any questions or special requests, please feel free to email Nathan at Restalgic@gmail.com. We look forward to helping you create something truly unique!

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Brick and Morter will be opening this Spring 2025

In the heart of the bustling city, a small family-owned gem named Restalgic Atelier emerged in 2020, bringing a touch of warmth and creativity to its community. Operated by the passionate Johnson family, Restalgic Atelier was not just a store; it was a labor of love, a haven where the essence of family, tradition, and artistry blended seamlessly. The Johnson's, driven by a shared love for preserving the beauty of the past, embarked on a journey to create a space that offered more than just skincare – a holistic experience that celebrated craftsmanship in various forms.

At Restalgic Atelier, the offerings were as diverse as the talents within the Johnson family. From the meticulous restoration of timeless furniture to the lush greenery of carefully chosen plants, every corner of the store radiated a sense of purpose and care. The walls adorned with captivating artwork and the inviting aroma of all-natural, organic, and vegan skincare products added to the sensory delight that awaited visitors.

Store front coming Spring 2025


Frequently asked questions

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Typically, our standard turnaround time for order processing and shipping is 2-4 business days. During this period, our team ensures that each order is carefully prepared and packed with the utmost attention to detail.

However, we would like to inform you that if we experience a surge in orders due to a viral video or other unforeseen circumstances, the processing time may be extended to 10 business days. Please note that in such cases, we strive to fulfill orders as swiftly as possible while maintaining the high quality and care that are synonymous with Restalgic Atelier.

Certainly! Our products at Restalgic Atelier are indeed derived from nature. We take pride in crafting our offerings with a commitment to using natural ingredients, ensuring that our skincare collection, furniture restorations, plants, artwork, and cutting boards are all sourced and created with the utmost respect for the environment. If you have any specific questions about the ingredients or processes involved in our products, feel free to reach out, and we'll be happy to provide more information. Thank you for your interest in Restalgic Atelier!

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