Please contact me if you'd like to have me come and teach for you.
When I teach a pottery class my goal is for every student to leave with an increased understanding and appreciation for the ceramic process. I give hands-on, individual instruction specific to each student's needs and skill set. I cover technical skills both on and off the wheel, discuss strategies for finishing forms, and provide insightful views on how a student can develop their work. Our goals are to make considered, well-crafted forms that are both technically accomplished and aesthetically pleasing.
I have taught a variety of skills and ages and always enjoy the atmosphere of a classroom studio. Clay is such a dynamic, exciting material and I relish every opportunity to share my passion. I view working with clay as a holistic practice- that means talking about how objects impact our daily lives as well as demonstrating proper body positioning to ensure an ergonomic workflow.
Join my woodfirings at The Clay Studio of Missoula
For beginners or those ready to dive deeper into their woodfire practice.
Conversation will be centered around developing a deeper relationship to and understanding of woodfire processes. Throughout the firing we will discuss the fuel we use, the materials we construct our work with, and how we may use these to their fullest potential. Technical conversation will also cover processes occurring in the kiln such as combustion and reduction. As a group we will discuss loading strategies, firing methodologies, and shut down practices. During the firing participants will be taught how to listen to the kiln, make intentional choices based on observation, and read an ember bed.
I have taught a variety of skills and ages and always enjoy the atmosphere of a classroom studio. Clay is such a dynamic, exciting material and I relish every opportunity to share my passion. I view working with clay as a holistic practice- that means talking about how objects impact our daily lives as well as demonstrating proper body positioning to ensure an ergonomic workflow.
Join my woodfirings at The Clay Studio of Missoula
For beginners or those ready to dive deeper into their woodfire practice.
Conversation will be centered around developing a deeper relationship to and understanding of woodfire processes. Throughout the firing we will discuss the fuel we use, the materials we construct our work with, and how we may use these to their fullest potential. Technical conversation will also cover processes occurring in the kiln such as combustion and reduction. As a group we will discuss loading strategies, firing methodologies, and shut down practices. During the firing participants will be taught how to listen to the kiln, make intentional choices based on observation, and read an ember bed.
Testimonials
"Great teacher! Patient, sweet and helpful. Very knowledgeable. I enjoyed the class very much. Thank you Kayla!"
- Tracy P
- Tracy P
"Kayla taught my class for six weeks. She has a laid back style but kept a watchful eye as I worked making gentle corrections and giving clear guidance. I learned from her demonstrations and discussions and enjoyed having her experience and help in the studio."
- BB
- BB
"I learned loads just in the first night and Kayla was open to questions and suggestions. Great class!"
- Theresa R
- Theresa R
"Kayla’s passion for clay is contagious. Being a novice I probably wouldn’t have kept trying without her patience and encouragement."
- Gregg G
- Gregg G
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Missoula, MT
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