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Clay Challenge


The Clay Challenge is a twice a year opportunity for members to explore new ideas. We decide on a theme and challenge members to create something. It is not a competition, but an excuse to make something new and show it at the “reveal” meeting. These challenges are intended to be fun, spark your imagination, generate conversation and encourage you to investigate new techniques. If you have already explored the topic, we’d love to see your best work!

Next Clay Challenge: Stamp It!

What does "Stamp It" look like to you?

stamp /stămp/ -- intransitive verb

1. To bring down (the foot) forcibly.
2. To bring the foot down onto (an object or surface) forcibly.
3. To cause to be dislodged by stomping the feet.
4. To subdue, destroy, or eliminate.
5. To crush or grind with a heavy instrument.
6. To form or cut out by application of a mold, form, or die.
7. To imprint or impress with a mark, design, or seal.
8. To impress forcibly or permanently.
9. To affix an adhesive stamp to (an envelope, for example).

--The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Use your imagination and create. Be ready to submit pictures of your work by Sunday evening June 15th. Watch MemberConnect closer to mid-June for submittal info.

Past Challenges

Fall 2024:
Luminaries

Spring 2024:
Teapots

Fall 2023:
Serving Dishes inspired by the food they will hold.

Spring 2023: Alternate Firing
We had a great in person Pit Fire and Potluck Gathering on Sunday, May 21th at Arroyo Verde Park, Ventura. Here's how it went. (Click to see a slide show with captions.)
   

 

Past Clay Challenges

Fall 2022: Sgraffito

Spring 2022: Geometric/Organic
Fall 2021: Other Than Glaze
Spring 2021: Triangles


Spring 2023 Challenge: PitFire

 

Exhibition
PitFirePieces




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