Clay Bowl Workshop at Sugarland Studios

Class Description

* This workshop is located at Sugarland Studios: 15121 Sugarland Road Poolesville, MD 20837 Saturday, Feb 28, 1-4pm Receive step-by-step guidance to make your own ceramic bowl using a wheel, as well as handbuilding. Learn different techniques for decorating, coloring, and creating texture! All materials provided. No prior art experience needed—just curiosity and a willingness to play. The workshop will be led by Heather O’Halloran, a ceramic artist and educator who believes clay is for everyone. She is the founder of Sugarland Studios, where she teaches wheel throwing and handbuilding classes focused on creativity, confidence, and connection. Heather loves helping students of all ages discover the joy of making functional art with their own hands and creating pieces that become part of everyday life. This workshop is a special offering and participants can choose to donate one of their bowls to the upcoming Empty Bowls event, hosting by Riverworks, on March 22, from 4:30-6:30 at Locals Farm Market. Empty Bowls is a global grassroots movement that brings potters, students and community together to raise awareness and funds for local food-related charities. Each guest picks a handmade bowl to take home and enjoys a variety of delicious soups and bread! All proceeds raised will go to the Backpack Bites program, which feeds food insecure students in Poolesville and the Ag Reserve. To learn more about the event, visit: https://www.riverworksart.org/event-details/empty-bowls-2026