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Event and Workshop/Class Information

This is information about all of the events and workshops/classes happening this season. 

Click the button below to sign up for one of these events or workshops/classes.

​​​​Starting with Clay: Basics for All Levels with

Michelle Jane Tupper

Wednesday Nights | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

October 8th-November 12th

 

Open to All Skill Levels

 

This ceramics class covers fundamental techniques in both wheel throwing and hand building. Projects include making cylinders, mugs, bowls, and simple sculptures. Basic skills covered will include clay reclaiming, attachments, coil building, slab building, altering forms, marbling clay, surface techniques, underglazing, working with paper clay, and glazing. If there’s a specific skill or project you’d like to improve, this class can be tailored to support your goals.

 

Cost: $295

Includes:

• 25 lbs. of clay

• Use of tools

• Firing (bisque and glaze)

• Underglazes and glazes

• Access to open studio hours

 

Class size is limited to 9 participants.

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Intermediate Wheel Throwing with Rob Sheldon

​Thursday Morning 10am-1pm

October 9th-November 13th

 

Some prior wheel experience required!

Come expand your abilities by pushing yourself to new levels. This 6 week class will provide you with enough information and hands-on experience to create pots you'll love. This class will offer demonstrations on sectionals, multiples, lids and other more advanced techniques you've been wanting to try!

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$295 includes 25lbs. of clay, access to open studio, and firing of up to 10 pieces.

Class is limited to 9 participants.

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Wheel Throwing with Rob Sheldon

​Thursday Nights 6pm - 9pm

October 9th-November 13th

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Open to all skill levels!

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This 6 week course covers the basics to start participants on their wheel throwing journey.  Participants will learn centering, opening, pulling,  shaping, and other tips and tricks from the instructor.

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$295 includes instruction and a day of open studio for all participants, 25lbs. of clay, glazes, and firing of up to 10 pieces. 

Class is limited to 9 participants.​​

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Collage Creations Workshop with Beverly Mangham

​November 15th

10 am-4 pm

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Unleash your inner artist in this fun, relaxed, one day workshop.  Design and create greeting cards, gift tags, and book marks.  Make one-of-a-kind pieces using layered images, text, textures, and so on.  Collage techniques, design principles, and ways to personalize work will be covered.

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$50 includes all materials needed to create multiple pieces (but please feel free to bring your own personal memorabilia) and lunch will be provided.

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Space is limited to 12 participants.

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Raku Workshop with Rob Sheldon

​November 9th and 16th

10am-4pm each day

 

Come play with clay and participate in raku firings with Rob Sheldon.

The first day will be dedicated to making. Receiving demonstration and guidance, participants will make work ideal for the raku process.

 

The second day, participants will learn about raku glazes and glazing techniques. Participants' work will journey through the magical and captivating firing process.

 

All skill levels welcome!

Participants should dress appropriately for the raku firing process.

 

$300 includes instruction, materials, firing, and participants are encouraged to bring their own lunch (refreshments will be provided).

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The Dogseye Gallery Presents: Smaller Than A Bread Box

A Tiny Works Community Exhibit

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The Dogseye Gallery presents an OPEN CALL exhibition, "Smaller Than A Bread Box", a tiny work show! This exhibition will be open from November 21st to December 21st. 

There is a $25 submission fee that can be paid online at www.eyeofthedogartcenter.com

The Dogseye Gallery will take a 30% sales fee from each piece sold. There will be additional online gallery sales available with this exhibition. 

Pieces may not exceed 12 inches by 12 inches.

All media types are encouraged!

 

Here are the important dates to know:

 

  • October 10th-October 17th- Digital Submissions are due

  • October 23rd- Submissions will be approved by this date. Artists will receive accepted/rejected email.

  • November 6th-13th- Artists drop off submissions to the Dogseye Gallery

  • November 21st- Gallery Exhibition Opening 6pm-9pm

  • November 22nd- Online Gallery sales will be live

  • December 21st-28th- Gallery Exhibition closed. Artists are able to pick up their unsold work/payment for artwork sold

 

Submissions will be reviewed pending payment.

 

Thank you for your interest in this exhibition. We look forward to your submission!

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Pipe Making Workshop with Tre Thibodeaux

​December 6th & 7th

1pm-6pm each day

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Make your own ceramic pipes! 

 

Students of all skill levels will learn hand building techniques including sculpting, section building & slab building in order to construct functional ceramic pipes. Enjoy decorating your finished pipes using underglaze painting skills. 

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$215 includes instruction, materials to make multiple ceramic pipes, and firing for up to 10 pieces.

 

*Pipes are intended for tobacco usage only.

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The EOTD Annual Holiday Pop-Up Sale

​December 13th

10am-6pm

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Come one! Come all! It's our annual holiday sale!

Join our festivities and 30+ artists for a market with handmade, unique gifts that will be sure to delight the young and young-at-heart.

There will be free refreshments, music, and merriment for all!

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Bring a buddy! Parking is limited.

405 Valley View West Rd San Marcos TX United States 78666

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