Adult Ceramics Workshop with Ester Kislin

Join us for an evening ceramics workshop for adults — complete with wine and cheese! — Thursday, December 5th from 6-8pm.

In this course, participants will take inspiration from nature to craft floral porcelain sculptures. The class covers hand-building techniques, including slab construction, surface decoration, and sculpting, along with Ester's unique burn-out method. This innovative technique involves dipping plants in fine porcelain slip, then firing them to burn out the organic material, resulting in a delicate porcelain replica of the original flora. Each project will undergo two firings and will be ready for pick-up at PCS within three weeks of the workshop.

When

Thursday, December 5th, 6-8pm

Where

Peconic Community School

Ages

Adults 21+

Cost

$100/person

(includes all materials and finished, fired piece)

About Ester: Ester Kislin holds a degree in ceramics from the Rhode Island School of Design, completed a post-bac residency at Hunter College, and has studied ceramics techniques internationally in Japan, Holland, and Italy. For over 10 years, Ester has worked with other artists as a ceramics consultant, providing support, production, and troubleshooting complex ceramic sculptures and projects. In addition, Ester founded a collaborative gallery and multiple retail spaces designed to create community and support emerging artists, makers, and designers. Ester’s practice is rooted in experimental and inventive techniques focusing on glaze chemistry and ceramic science, which she uses to create functional and sculptural work.