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SUMMARY:Sculptural Bonsai Container Workshop: 2-Part Series
DESCRIPTION:Create a sculptural bonsai container by hand in this two-part ceramic workshop atBentwood Nursery in Laura Dufala’s studio. Using slab-building techniques and rich brown clay\,participants will design and build a shallow\, one-of-a-kind bonsai vessel that balancesfunction with artistic expression. \nInspired by traditional bonsai aesthetics as well as contemporary ceramic form\, this workshopencourages organic shapes\, subtle asymmetry\, texture\, and landscape-inspired surfaces ratherthan rigid symmetry or conventional pottery forms. Participants will be invited to think aboutthe character and feeling of a future bonsai while shaping their container—whether windswept\,quiet and balanced\, rugged\, or terrain-like in form. A selection of authentic bonsai containerbooks and references will be available during the workshop for inspiration and design exploration. \nPart One: Build\nParticipants will design and hand-build a custom bonsai container no larger than 6” x 4” usingslab-building techniques with rich brown clay. \n\nHow to roll and compress slabs evenly\nCutting and assembling walls for clean joints\nCreating drainage holes (essential for bonsai health)\nAdding feet and structural support\nSurface texture or simple decorative elements\n\nSkills level: Beginner–IntermediateDuration: ~2–3 hours \nPart Two: Glaze: After drying\, participants return to glaze and finish container.\n\nChoose glaze\nTechniques: brushing\, dipping\, or layering\nHow glaze affects texture and final color\nFunctional glazing considerations (interior vs exterior)\n\nDuration: ~1.5–2 hours \nMaterials & Tools Included\n\nBrown clay\nRolling slabs/tools (rollers\, ribs\, knives)\nSlip & scoring tools\nGlazes\nBrushes and glazing tools\n\nCost: $150\, includes two sessions\, all materials and firing.Pickup: First week in October at the Gresham Japanese Garden Kyoudou Center.
URL:https://www.greshamjapanesegarden.org/calendar/sculptural-bonsai-container-workshop-2-part-series/
LOCATION:30529 SE Wheeler Road Boring OR 97009
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