This two-day workshop will focus on functional wheel thrown pottery. Linda will demonstrate throwing and altering forms. Several approaches to handle, pills spout, purchase and feet making will be explored. Demonstrations, healing slides, and group discussion will form the basis for an understanding of how to look critically at our work and grow in our understanding of form, surface, volume, and intent. Linda will demonstrate during the morning, followed by a break for lunch with a film. Participants will be able to work hands-on in the afternoon, with one on one attention from Linda.

Linda Christianson is an independent studio potter who lives and works in rural Minnesota. She studied at Hamline University (St. Paul, Minnesota), and the Banff Centre School of Fine Arts (Alberta, Canada). She exhibits nationally and internationally, including one person exhibits in London and St. Louis. Her pieces are in numerous public and private collections, including the American Museum of Ceramic Art and the Glenboe Museum.

An itinerate educator, Linda has taught at colleges and universities, most recently Carleton College and the Hartford Art School. She received fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and the McKnight Foundation. Her recent writing appeared in Studio Potter and The Log Book. Her goals include making a better cup each day and being represented in collections and kitchens worldwide.

• October 16th – Slide Lecture- 7:00 – Free and open to the public
• October 17th & 18th- Workshop 9am-5pm each day
• FFA Studio Member: $200, Clay Alliance Member: $225, General Admission: $250. Student pricing $150 with student ID. Instructor free with 4 students.

Call or stop by the studio to register in order to receive your Clay Alliance discount. 513.871.2529