Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026, from 1-3pm (Please arrive early if you plan to order a snack or beverage before class. Plan to end on time.)
Location: Bloom Collective & Cafe, 8604 Falls of Neuse Rd Suite 105, Raleigh, NC 27615
Enjoy an uplifting snack or herbal beverage at Bloom Collective in Raleigh, NC while you design and sculpt your own smokable ceramic pipe! You will be provided with cream-white clay from which you can make 1 ceramic pipe in a traditional bowl form.
I will teach you how to apply underglaze decal images to personalize each pipe, or you can carve and stamp designs. A wide variety of designs will be offered such as fungi, plants, and animals, and some are pictured here.
At the end of class, I will take your pipes to my studio to be fired, waxed, clear-glazed, and fired again. They will be dishwasher safe. Your pipes will be available for pick-up at Bloom Collective in Raleigh once they are finished.
***Very important*** Pottery is a bit of science and a lot of physics, and random things happen in the creation process. I will try my absolute best to care for your creation from start to finish, but strange things do happen as slabs dry, such as cracking and warping. I will explain how you can likely prevent them while we are sculpting, but I’m always surprised by what clay will do. By signing up for this class, you accept the fate of the kiln gods, and there are no refunds or replacements for projects that do not survive the process.
Your pipes will be available for pick-up at Bloom Collective in Raleigh once they are finished.
FAQ:
Q: Do I need to know how to work with clay to take this class?
A: No - you do not need to have any knowledge about working with clay to make a bowl-style pipe using this method!
Q: What do I need to bring?
A: Just clothes you don’t mind getting a little dirty. I will provide everything needed to make your pipe. Grab a friend and bring them too!
Q: How long is the class?
A: The instruction portion of the class will last about 30 minutes. Then you will have 1.5 hours to explore and finish your pipe, and I will be there to assist. Please plan to end on time, and you are welcome to leave early if you finish early.
Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026, from 1-3pm (Please arrive early if you plan to order a snack or beverage before class. Plan to end on time.)
Location: Bloom Collective & Cafe, 8604 Falls of Neuse Rd Suite 105, Raleigh, NC 27615
Enjoy an uplifting snack or herbal beverage at Bloom Collective in Raleigh, NC while you design and sculpt your own smokable ceramic pipe! You will be provided with cream-white clay from which you can make 1 ceramic pipe in a traditional bowl form.
I will teach you how to apply underglaze decal images to personalize each pipe, or you can carve and stamp designs. A wide variety of designs will be offered such as fungi, plants, and animals, and some are pictured here.
At the end of class, I will take your pipes to my studio to be fired, waxed, clear-glazed, and fired again. They will be dishwasher safe. Your pipes will be available for pick-up at Bloom Collective in Raleigh once they are finished.
***Very important*** Pottery is a bit of science and a lot of physics, and random things happen in the creation process. I will try my absolute best to care for your creation from start to finish, but strange things do happen as slabs dry, such as cracking and warping. I will explain how you can likely prevent them while we are sculpting, but I’m always surprised by what clay will do. By signing up for this class, you accept the fate of the kiln gods, and there are no refunds or replacements for projects that do not survive the process.
Your pipes will be available for pick-up at Bloom Collective in Raleigh once they are finished.
FAQ:
Q: Do I need to know how to work with clay to take this class?
A: No - you do not need to have any knowledge about working with clay to make a bowl-style pipe using this method!
Q: What do I need to bring?
A: Just clothes you don’t mind getting a little dirty. I will provide everything needed to make your pipe. Grab a friend and bring them too!
Q: How long is the class?
A: The instruction portion of the class will last about 30 minutes. Then you will have 1.5 hours to explore and finish your pipe, and I will be there to assist. Please plan to end on time, and you are welcome to leave early if you finish early.
