Learn more and make better pots.
You may have hundreds of pots, but often just five strong photographs determine whether your work gets into a high-quality show. This workshop will help you photograph your ceramics so they look as good or better on screen as they do in person.
We’ll cover simple, practical approaches to lighting, backgrounds, composition, camera angles, and editing. Together, we will build a simple photography booth and auction it off at the end of the workshop.
Bring your questions—and up to three pieces you would like to photograph.
You’ll leave with a clearer process for creating clean, consistent images that represent your work at its best.
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Photo Credits: Dan Vito & Leslie GreenGailbault
Workshops at Fireborn are held monthly, on Saturdays for about 2 ½ hours. Morning workshops begin at 9:30 a.m. Afternoon workshops begin at 1:30 p.m. See the schedule to the right for details. Some will be demonstrations only. Others will have a hands-on component. The usual fee for Fireborn students (past and present) is $30, and for everyone else $35. Some workshops may cost more.
Workshop – Critique Session hosted By Daniel Vito What is a good pot? Is it an objective or subjective Decision? Daniel Vito will lead a discussion on approaches to pottery
adding value to your pots Presented by Daniel Vito How can you add Value to your pots? There are many simple and easy things you can do to a thrown
The Art of the Lid Presented by Daniel Vito Traditional design, beautiful forms Lidded vessels are a staple of the potter’s repertoire. Lids add visual complexity and interest, and offer
Underglaze Transfers Presented by Betsy Wisbon Adding detail and decoration Underglaze transfers are a great way to add colorful and intricate detail to your ceramic pieces. Tissue transfers, slip transfers,
Velvet Underglaze Painting Presented by Jeennie Nickolls and Daniela Krahe Adding color and decoration Join Daniela Krahe and Jeennie Nickolls to learn how they use velvet underglazes to create detailed
Sectional Pots Presented by Daniel Vito Scale up the size of Your work There is a practical limit to how high you can pull up a lump of clay, no
Pottery by Design Presented By Daniel Vito What is a good pot? Is it an objective or subjective Decision? Daniel Vito will discuss and demonstrate approaches to pottery design, focusing
Attachments Presented by Daniel Vito Attached Handles, spouts, necks, feet, and Knobs add interest and complexity to your work Attachments need to be incorporated into the total design of your
The art of the vase Presented by Daniel Vito Take your design and throwing skills to the next level Functional and decorative vessels are a staple of the potter’s repertoire.
