WORKSHOPS BY ELLEN SACHTSCHALE

Ellen Sachtschale teaches a variety of workshops that feature her organic forms and deeply textured surfaces with undulating glazes.

Ellen Sachtschale's soft Slab ceramics course at Civic Arts Education in Walnut Creek, CA


Voluptuous Garden Vessels (Int.-Adv.)

Create a fantastical garden of Voluptuous Vessels! Planters, birdbaths, fountains and more will be demonstrated by Ellen. Her bulbous textured slab techniques will be demonstrated throughout this class. A good understanding of basic ceramic techniques is a must for this course.

Pots to Grow In (Int.-Adv.)

Learn to create a great variety of planters in Ellen Sachtschale’s signature organic style. Many planters designed for succulents will be demonstrated, as well as some for plants with deeper root needs.

Bubbling Over (Int.-Adv.)

We will create a variety of types of fountains in this class. Students will learn all of the essentials of getting a fountain pump to work smoothly within their creations. A good understanding of basic ceramic techniques is a must for this course.

Totems Tell a Story (Beg.-Int).

Students will learn the basics of totem building and create totems for their gardens. Totem elements may include words and images that tell their personal story. Playful or sophisticated sculptural elements and abstract forms will be demonstrated as well.