Laguna Woods Potters and Sculptors Club

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Club Information

Below you will find a treasure trove of information pertaining to our club. If you can’t find something your looking for drop by the studio and ask one of our friendly and knowledgeable supervisors for assistance. Questions: PottersandSculptors@Gmail.com

Featured Club Members & Demos

The Demo’s below will update as Bob Napack adds them to his Youtube playlist.

Potters and Sculptors Garrett Stryker November 8, 2025

Teacher and potter Garrett Stryker returns to the Potters and Sculptors studio to give an extensive demo on the many ways to create pottery.

Potters and Sculptors Garrett Stryker November 8, 2025

Teacher and potter Garrett Stryker returns to the Potters and ...

P&S BillBryant CeramicPumpkins

Teacher extradinaire, Bill Bryant, shows how to pinch pot your way to ...

Potters and Sculptors John Sapienza Demo

John Sapienza is an excellent potter with a distinctive style ...

Potters and Sculptors RobinAscher Demo

Video of ceramic artist Robin Ascher demonstrating creating reusable ...

Potters and Sculptors Jeff Picou Demonstration

Interesting demonstration from ceramic artist Jeff Picou

Potters and Sculptors Demo - Using and Creating Decals

A demonstration video by Barbette Curran and Faye Amirpour on using ...

Potters and Sculptors demonstration by Carrie Eckert.

An excellent demonstration by ceramic artist Carrie Eckert. Decorating ...

Potters and Sculptors GarrettStryker Demo Part1

Part 1 of the Potters & Sculptors demonstration by teacher and ...

Potters and Sculptors GarrettStryker Demo Part2

Second part to the Potters & Sculptors Demo by Garrett Stryker

Potters and Sculptors BobbyFree Demo 020324

Excellent demonstration by Saddleback College teacher and artist Bobby ...

Potters and Sculptors Vivian Basing Mugs and Jugs

Demo by ceramic artist Vivian Basing on making mugs.

Potters and Sculptors Tim Hahne Scrapbowl Demonstration

Ceramic artist Tim Hahne demonstrates making his unique "scrap" bowl.

From demo artists, to lectures, classes and more, there is always something new to learn at the Potters and Sculptors studio. Make new friends, learning new techniques, but most of all have fun. Join the Potters and Sculptors Club today.

Pat Chaput Demo

Video demonstration by the President of the Laguna Woods Village Potters & Sculptors Club, Pat Chaput, on the technique of … Read More

Introducing JOHN DOYLE, Potters and Sculptors Club Honoree

By Rosemary Schalek John was born in Pittsburgh into a large family. From an early age, he displayed artistic … Read More

Featured Artist for October – Okja Shin

By Rosemary Schalek This month, we are featuring the artwork of Potters and Sculptors Club member, Okja Shin. … Read More

Carrie Eckert: A Multifaceted Artist with Unbounded Passion

Dive into the artistic journey of Carrie Eckert, a multifaceted artist who seamlessly transitions from the elegance of ballet to … Read More

Pat Bettendorf RAKU

The Laguna Woods Village Potters & Sculptors Club presents a demonstration by Pat Bettendorf on Raku … Read More

Patrick Shia Crabb

I have pursued several major paths of discovery over the past 35+ years in ceramics. The “shard vessels” (pots) reflects … Read More

Richard Moren Biography

A natural artist from an early age, one of Richard Moren’s teachers inspired him to create sculptures while encouraging his … Read More

Featured Artwork: Vivian Basing

Vivian has been working on a vase this week. It’s handmade with coils and carvings. We are looking forward to seeing the … Read More

Featured Artist for November – Joe Bona

By Rosemary Schalek This month, we are featuring the ceramic artwork of Potters and Sculptors Club member, Joe Bona. … Read More

Demo Artist: Jon Ginnity

This talented energetic young man brought his best game to the Ceramics Studio as our demo artist in February. A … Read More

Titia Estes Demonstration

In case you missed it, Tita Estes came to the Potters and Sculptors Club on May 13 and did … Read More

Vivian Basing Mugs

Potters & Sculptors Club of Laguna Woods Village present expert potter Vivian Basing giving a demo on throwing Mugs and … Read More

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Member Submitted Articles

Browse through some of our member submitted articles and lessons. Many of our club members artists are retired art teachers or professional artists and crafts people.

Random Articles

Wheel Throwing: A Beginner’s Guide

Ready to get your hands dirty and create something beautiful? Wheel throwing is the perfect place to start! In this beginner’s guide, we’ll go over everything you need to know … Read More

Featured Artist: Debb Orth Denbow

Debb is one of the longtime members of Potters and Sculptors. She has had the responsibilities of publicity, membership, newsletter editor/writer, hospitality, supervisor, and in 2016, she served as our … Read More

The Beginner’s Guide to Ceramic Glazes: Understanding Your Options

Ceramic glazing is an art form that transforms simple clay objects into vibrant, functional, and decorative pieces. Whether you’re a novice potter or a seasoned ceramist, understanding the types of … Read More

From Clay to Kiln: The Complete Ceramic Firing Process Explained

Ceramic firing is an essential process in the creation of pottery and ceramic art. It involves heating raw clay objects in a kiln at high temperatures until they undergo physical … Read More

Titia Estes Demonstration

In case you missed it, Tita Estes came to the Potters and Sculptors Club on May 13 and did an outstanding job demonstrating various handbuilding techniques. Once our club photographer … Read More

Pat Chaput Demo

Video demonstration by the President of the Laguna Woods Village Potters & Sculptors Club, Pat Chaput, on the technique of creating beautiful and functional plates using the pressed method … Read More

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