{"product_id":"wild-local-clay-workshop-june-2026","title":"Wild Local Clay Workshop (June 2026)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eFriday-Sunday June 12-14 + Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday June 20, 21, 24, 2026\u003cbr\u003eTimes vary, see below\u003cbr\u003eInstructor: Kenyon Hansen\u003cbr\u003eLocation: Out in the Keweenaw + Folk School Ceramics Studio (Skyline Commons, Hancock) \u003cbr\u003eClass fee: Sliding scale options $375-$425\/student\u003cbr\u003eRegistration closes June 5 or when sold out\u003cbr\u003eQuestions? Contact \u003ca href=\"mailto:clare.zuraw@finlandiafoundation.org\"\u003eclare.zuraw@finlandiafoundation.org\u003c\/a\u003e 906-370-3722\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$425\u003c\/strong\u003e is the full cost of the class. If you're able to fully support the the school and instructor at this rate, \u003cstrong\u003eno code is required \u003c\/strong\u003efor purchase. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo pay $400 \u003c\/strong\u003efor this class, enter the code \u003cstrong\u003eCLAY400\u003c\/strong\u003e at checkout.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo pay $375\u003c\/strong\u003e for this class, enter the code \u003cstrong\u003eCLAY375 \u003c\/strong\u003eat checkout. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eConnect with the land beneath your feet in this immersive, 6 day hands-on workshop. This workshop breaks down the process of finding and using local wild clays right here in the Keweenaw. Participants will learn how to locate, test, and process raw clay to remove impurities. After processing, you will learn how to throw on a potter’s wheel, make a pinch pot and a tile with the clay you have dug. Experience the full cycle of creation from earth to art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis workshop will include hiking on a trail and a canoe\/kayak trip down a river to collect local clays. If you do not have your own canoe or kayak one will be provided for you. No previous experience is required. Open to students ages 18 or older. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFriday, June 12th 4:00 – 6:30 Hike\/Dig Clay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSaturday, June 13th 12:30 – 4:30 Canoe trip\/Dig Clay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSunday, June 14th 12:30 – 4:00 Process Clay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSaturday, June 20th 12:30 – 3:30 Wheel throwing, Pinch pots, and tile making. (demos included)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSunday, June 21st 12:30 – 3:30 Making time with assistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\nWednesday, June 24th 4:00-6:30 Glazing (demos included)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Finnish American Folk School","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45084215672911,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2094\/7031\/files\/1B319E75-8925-4571-AD00-B9D7A47C5E5C.jpg?v=1776108264","url":"https:\/\/shop.finlandiafoundation.org\/products\/wild-local-clay-workshop-june-2026","provider":"North Wind Books at the Finnish American Heritage Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}