Flower and Herb Pressed Dishes, 2-part workshop

Adult Pottery Workshop at Three Leaf Farm in Lafayette, Colorado

Part 1 - Saturday, Oct. 12, 10am-1pm | Part 2 - Wednesday, Oct. 23, 4-6pm

Join me in a serene setting at Three Leaf Farm in Lafayette, CO, for a 2-part pottery workshop to make a series of hand-built dishes using physical impressions of herbs, flowers and other found-in-nature objects. With a few tips and tools, learn the basics of rolling out clay slabs and decorating techniques using natural items and found materials. During the first day we will hand-build 2-4 dishes using various textures and patterns. During the second, shorter session we will discuss various decorative color applications and glaze our dishes. Pots will be fired by the instructor after each class and available for pick up 1 week after final class date. We will be using mid-fire cone 5 clay and a variety of food-safe glazes. No experience is needed and all materials will be provided. 

Three Leaf Farm is located on the South side of town at 445 S. 112th St., Lafayette, CO 80026

Mushroom Dish (Sept 29 & Oct 10)

Workshop location: Three Leaf Farm in Lafayette, CO

Day 1 | Sunday, Sept 29 1-4pm
Day 2 | Thursday, October 10 3-5 pm
Final pieces will be available for pickup about a week after last class date

Join me for a 2-day pottery workshop to create your own Mushroom Dish. With a few tips and tools, learn the basics of rolling out clay, joining slabs and adding texture to build a raised dish for jewelry or soap. During the first day we will hand-build our piece using various textures and carving techniques. During the second, shorter session we will glaze our dish. Pottery will be fired after each class by the instructor and available for pick up approximately 1 week after final class date. We will be using a mid-fire cone 5 clay and a variety of food-safe glazes. No pottery experience is needed and all materials and tools will be provided. Class size maximum of 6 participants. Ages 18+ only.

Register at Three Leaf Farm website.

One of my favorite events of the year is the Botanica Festival at Three Leaf Farm in Lafayette, celebrating plants, herbs and natural living. I’ll have a booth selling my handmade pottery, watercolor prints, greeting cards and dangle earrings! Find out more about Botanica’s schedule, workshops, marketplace and farm dinner here. I love to create new botanical-themed pottery for this plant-loving crowd!

Three Leaf Farm is located on the South side of town at 445 S. 112th St., Lafayette, CO 80026

Textured Flower Vases, 2-part workshop

Adult Pottery Workshop at Three Leaf Farm in Lafayette, Colorado

Part 1 - Sunday, July 20 9am-1pm | Part 2 - Wednesday, July 31, 5:30-7:30pm

Join me in a lovely setting at Three Leaf Farm for a 2-day pottery workshop to explore textures and patterns in clay. We will create unique, functional flower vases using nature as inspiration. With a few tips and tools, you will learn the basic techniques of constructing a hand-built vessel using clay slabs. During the first day we will assemble our vessels using various textures and patterns with both natural items and found materials. During the second, shorter session we will discuss various decorative color applications and glaze our vases. Pots will be fired by the instructor after each class and available for pick up 1 week after final class date. We will be using mid-fire cone 5 clay and a variety of food-safe glazes. No experience is needed and all materials will be provided. 

Three Leaf Farm is located on the South side of town at 445 S. 112th St., Lafayette, CO 80026

Flower and Herb Pressed Dishes, 2-part workshop

Adult Pottery Workshop at Three Leaf Farm in Lafayette, Colorado

Part 1 - Sunday, June 23 9am-1pm | Part 2 - Monday, July 1, 5:30-7:30pm

Join me in a serene setting at Three Leaf Farm in Lafayette, CO, for a 2-part pottery workshop to make a series of hand-built dishes using physical impressions of herbs, flowers and other found-in-nature objects. With a few tips and tools, learn the basics of rolling out clay slabs and decorating techniques using natural items and found materials. During the first day we will hand-build 3-5 dishes using various textures and patterns. During the second, shorter session we will discuss various decorative color applications and glaze our dishes. Pots will be fired by the instructor after each class and available for pick up 1 week after final class date. We will be using mid-fire cone 5 clay and a variety of food-safe glazes. No experience is needed and all materials will be provided. 

Three Leaf Farm is located on the South side of town at 445 S. 112th St., Lafayette, CO 80026

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!!!!

2023 Holiday Shopping

Contact me directly or through IG @melissabeckwith.designs for direct sales. I can provide a list of current pottery available in my Lousiville, Colorado studio, or direct you to retail locations selling my work, upcoming Artisan Markets or online sales.

Saturday & Sunday, Oct 7-8  - Three Leaf Farm's festive event Botanica Festival + Art in the Barn.  I'll have a booth with handmade pottery, greeting cards, wall prints, and earrings. Stop on by either day between 10am-3pm to browse a wonderful selection of over 25 local artisans and vendors for an early holiday shopping experience! Three Leaf Farm is located at 445 S. 112th Street, Lafayette, CO. 

The annual Louisville Art Association Member Show will be Nov. 11-15, 2015 at the Louisville Rec Center. A variety of fine arts and crafts will be on display for your holiday shopping needs! Stop in and see what the Louisville local artists have to offer.

I will be busy up until then making lots of mid-size pots that make EXCELLENT holiday gifts for teachers, co-workers, babysitters, friends, in-laws or even a gift for yourself :)

Everyone needs a favorite mug for your hot tea, coffee or hot cocoa as the colder weather approaches.

My pottery will be on display and for sale at the Louisville Art Association Fall Member Arts & Crafts Show - November 12-16, 2014 - at the Louisville Recreation Center

For the month of November 2015, I will be participating in "Art in Public Places". l will be showcasing my favorite pieces of pottery at the Louisville Public Library. Please swing by and take a look!