About the event
October 17 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
In this unique hands-on workshop, you’ll explore the beautiful process of preserving nature’s textures through clay and plaster.
We’ll begin by creating a soft clay slab and arranging a selection of botanical materials such as flowers, leaves, ferns, and grasses onto the surface.
Once the clay relief is complete, we’ll carefully pour plaster over the surface. As the plaster sets, it captures every detail from the clay impression, transforming the fragile botanical textures into a permanent plaster relief.
After the plaster hardens, the clay is removed, revealing a one-of-a-kind botanical casting with incredible depth and detail. You’ll learn about the relationship between positive and negative space, texture, and the fascinating process of creating a sculptural artwork from natural materials.
This workshop is a wonderful blend of nature, sculpture, and craftsmanship, an opportunity to slow down, experiment, and create a timeless piece inspired by the beauty of the world around us.
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Lilach Lotan
I've been working with clay for over 25 years, and I still get excited every time I open a kiln. There’s magic in turning a lump of earth into a piece that becomes part of someone’s daily life. My work is rooted in the natural textures and tones of the West Coast, often blending organic forms with clean, modern lines. I primarily work on the wheel, but I also love the freedom and playfulness of hand-building—especially when teaching. Over the years, I’ve taught hundreds of students through private lessons, group workshops, and community programs, and I find real fulfilment in helping others connect with clay for the first time (and fall in love with it). Pottery, for me, is both grounding and expressive—a balance of technique and spontaneity. Every piece tells a story, and no two are ever quite the same. That’s what keeps me coming back to the studio.
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