See a timeline of the day's events below. Continue down the page to Locations & Artists to see each studio's list of events. 

ALL DAY

Pot Daddy Studio

Stop #27

Watch wheel throwing demos throughout the day and participate in a hand building workshop where you can make your own pipe or pinch pot!

Rosa Pottery

Stop #26

$20 and under sample/seconds sale! Plus 10% off all regular gallery items.

We Love dogs at Stop 4! 

Stop #4

Free P.U.P. ( Pick Up Plastic) bag and dog treats with purchases. Take your dog for a walk with your PUP bag and help keep Austins green spaces clean. https://www.facebook.com/PUPbags

Creative Kilnworks

Stop #8

During tour hours,  you can watch Robin Gary sculpt small study figures (maquettes) that she will use as reference for future larger sculptural work. 

World Famous Trade Table and Lounge

Stop #23

After checking out the four artists at the La Ronde Oak Garden and Lounge, bring something, (literally anything) to trade for a treasure off of the World Famous Trade Table. All ages. No money accepted; be creative. 

Restoration Art Center

Stop #29

We will feature spring and mothers day inspired pottery for sale, free kid friendly art demos, refreshments and door prizes!

11:00AM

Bubbles & Bottles with Brave Ceramics

Stop #25

Join Tina in a throwing demonstration to make & shape bottles while enjoying some bubbly wine. 

11:00AM-2:00PM

Open Studio for General Public

Café Monet - Stop #3

Never worked on a pottery wheel but want the chance? Come down to Café Monet and we will give a demonstration and let you try your hand.

12:00PM

Throwing Demo: Citrus Juicer 

Mud Shapes - Stop #6

Using the double-walled vessel method, a citrus juicer is thrown in a single piece. Creating a spout and trimming using a chuck will also be demonstrated. 

HAPPY HOUR

Café Monet - Stop #3

Come chat and hang out with our artists and staff and watch some demonstrations in action.

Clay Marbling

Alec Corkill - Stop #3

Two or more clay bodies are combined to create stunning patterns and effects. Also discussed are mason stained clay bodies and their use in marbled pottery.

Weaving Colored Clay

Sarah German Ceramics - Stop #8

Watch as Sarah demonstrates her techniques for coloring clay and weaving coils to create her structural work.

Underglaze Surface Design

Ellen Duvall - Stop #11

Ellen will share her tips for working with underglaze and vinyl stencils to create detailed designs on clay. 

12:00-2:00PM

Atmospheric Barrel Fire Demo

Armadillo Clay - Stop #12

We will be sharing the process of loading and firing barrels for an atmospheric firing similar to pit firing.

1:00PM

Tea with Tina & Jessie 

Stop #25 

Sip fresh tea from flavored with mind from our studio garden while learning surface decoration techniques using underglaze piping & silk screening printing onto clay. 

2:00PM

Slip Casting and Finishing Techniques

Abby Rose Mandel - Stop #11

Abby will demonstrate the slip casting process she uses to create her pieces. The demo will span across multiple stages of pouring and removing clay from the molds, and then touch on finishing and surface design.

2:00-4:00PM

Play on the Potter’s Wheel

Tedra Kruse - Stop #1

Curious about clay? Come play on our table top pottery wheel!

Atmospheric Barrel Fire Demo

Armadillo Clay - Stop #12

We will be sharing the process of loading and firing barrels for an atmospheric firing similar to pit firing.

3:00PM 

Slipcasting Demo: Smoking Pipe 

Mud Shapes - Stop #6

A smoking pipe is created from start to finish. Also included is a discussion on the benefits of slipcasting and making your own casting slip from your preferred clay body. 

Hot Dog Happy Hour

Sarah German Ceramics & Guests - Stop #8

Stop by for gourmet grilled hot dogs and a cold one while you talk clay with the artists.

4:00pm 

Blindfold Throwing Challenge

Café Monet - Stop #3

Come watch or join the members and staff of Café Monet to create the best pot while blind folded. Each group will have 10 minutes to create a pot. 8 people to a full group so grab some friends and head on down!

Platters and Palomas

Carey West - Stop #11

Watch as Carey shows off her skills while throwing Platters on the wheel. Enjoy conversation and Palomas while she guides you through the process.

Making a Bust with Jessie Le 

Stop #25 

Learn the basics behind creating form and depth when starting a bust out of clay. 

See a timeline of the day's events below. Continue down the page to Locations & Artists to see each studio's list of events. 

ALL DAY

Rosa Pottery

Stop #26

$20 and under sample/seconds sale! Plus 10% off all regular gallery items.

We Love dogs at Stop 4! 

Stop #4

Free P.U.P. ( Pick Up Plastic) bag and dog treats with purchases. Take your dog for a walk with your PUP bag and help keep Austins green spaces clean. https://www.facebook.com/PUPbags

Creative Kilnworks

Stop #8

During tour hours,  you can watch Robin Gary sculpt small study figures (maquettes) that she will use as reference for future larger sculptural work. 

World Famous Trade Table and Lounge

Stop #23

After checking out the four artists at the La Ronde Oak Garden and Lounge, bring something, (literally anything) to trade for a treasure off of the World Famous Trade Table. All ages. No money accepted; be creative. 

Restoration Art Center

Stop #29

We will feature spring and mothers day inspired pottery for sale, free kid friendly art demos, refreshments and door prizes!

11:00AM

Muffins & Mimosas!

Sarah German Ceramics & Guests - Stop #8

Come enjoy a Sunday morning sweet treat and some bubbly as you talk clay with the artists.  

11:00AM-1:00PM

Atmospheric Barrel Fire Demo

Armadillo Clay - Stop #12

We will be sharing the process of loading and firing barrels for an atmospheric firing similar to pit firing.

12:00PM-2:00PM

Open Studio for General Public

Cafe Monet - Stop #3

Never worked on a pottery wheel but want the chance? Come down to Cafe Monet and we will give a demonstration and let you try your hand.

12:00PM

Throwing & Altering Demo: Ring Vase (as seen on Great Pottery Throwdown) 

Mud Shapes - Stop #6

A donut form is thrown, trimmed and altered to create a vase. Also sometimes called a donut flask, this is often used as a challenge on the Great Pottery Throwdown. 

Throwing with Texture

Lyssandra Gallup - Stop #11

Learn about how Lyssandra uses the wheel to create unique surface textures on her wares in this demonstration.

Throwing Small Forms with Joe Fenwick

Stop #25

Learn how to make espresso cups & small lidded vessels. 

1:00PM

3D Surface Decoration Demo

Sadie Pass - Stop #8

Come see how Sadie builds her surface decoration on her floral inspired pots. 

Live Music

AJiles Pottery & Guests - Stop #9

1:00-3:00PM

Atmospheric Barrel Fire Demo

Armadillo Clay - Stop #12

We will be sharing the process of loading and firing barrels for an atmospheric firing similar to pit firing.

2:00PM

HAPPY HOUR

Café Monet - Stop #3

Come chat and hang out with our artists and staff and watch some demonstrations in action.

Slip Piping Decoration

Artist: Sarah Sparkman - Stop #3

Cake decorator by trade, Sarah Sparkman will show you how she takes her cake decorating skills and applies them to pottery!

Sgraffito!  

Katy Bradshaw David - Stop #8

I will show how I prepare the design with pencil divisions and the various tools I use to create a sgraffito pattern.

Raku and Rose (2pm until the firing is complete)

Abby Rose Mandel, Lyssandra Gallup, Carey West , Stop #11

Join us while we fire up the raku kiln and finish some new pieces! Enjoy a glass of wine and conversation while we guide you through the alternative firing process.

Glazing Application with John Vela

Stop #25 

Join the owner of Sunset Canyon Pottery as he demonstrates production glazing techniques. 

3:00PM

Throwing Demo: Mug 

Mud Shapes - Stop #6

The complete making of a mug, from throwing to trimming to adding the handle. Particular focus is given to the form, function and comfort of the handle in your hand. 

4:00PM 

Off the Hump Speed Throwing

Café Monet Stop #3

Each artist/contestant will have a 3 lbs hump and 10 minutes to throw as many sake cups as they can. Artist/ Contestant with the most left after judgment wins!