Julia Mann kneeling with her finished pot, large bowl, smiling
Julia Mann throwing large bowl on potters wheel, view from above
Julia Mann working on leather hard soup tureen, smiling
Julia Mann, Ceramic Artist and Instructor, Demonstrating Carving Pots to a Group of Students

May 23-24, 2026 | Bountiful Bowls | Two Day Weekend Intensive with Masterful Potter, Julia Mann

Dates: May 23-24, 2026
Days: Sat-Sun
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET (studio access until 5:00 p.m.)
Fee: $350 per person

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Bowls are at the heart of functional pottery, and this two-day intensive dives into making them both beautiful and purposeful. Julia will guide you through creating a range of forms, from everyday soup and salad bowls to larger pasta and mixing bowls, with a focus on strong form and thoughtful proportion.

On day two, you’ll build on those skills as you step into nesting bowls, a true milestone in a potter’s skillset. Julia will show you how to plan your forms, from choosing the right amount of clay to measuring rims and maintaining consistency, so your pieces come together as a cohesive set.

Leave with sharper techniques, a better eye for form, and the confidence to create your own nesting bowl sets.

Workshop Details

  • Skill Level: Students should be comfortable making forms with 2-3 lbs of clay
  • What to Bring: Basic throwing tools, trimming tools, towel/apron, and any favorite ribs or shaping tools
  • Firing: Firings not included but available for an additional fee.
  • Clay: Laguna, Standard, and KY Mudworks clays available for purchase. You may also bring your own clay.*

*To support a safe and healthy studio environment, we are a barium- and manganese-free studio. If you’re bringing your own clay, please check that it does not contain these materials.

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Cancellation Policy

Student Cancellation

  • Cancellation up to 45 days prior to the start of the workshop, students have the option to transfer their registration to a different workshop that has spaces available, receive a credit equal to the value of the workshop to use for a future workshop or class within a year, or receive a refund (minus a $75 administrative fee).
  • Cancellation within 45-30 days to the start of the workshop, students will receive no refund, but will have the option to transfer their registration to a different workshop that has spaces available, or receive a credit equal to the value of the workshop to use for a future workshop or class within a year. 
  • Cancellation within 30-0 days of the start of the workshop, students will receive no refund and are ineligible for registration transfer.

*Whenever possible, The Village Potters Clay Center will attempt to fill a canceled registration spot with a student from the waitlist. If the vacancy is successfully filled, the initial registrant will then have the option of a refund (minus a $75 administrative fee).

The Village Potters Clay Center Cancellation

  • In the rare event that a class is canceled by The Village Potters Clay Center, students will be given the option of transferring their registration to a different or future workshop, receive

 

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