Laguna Woods Potters and Sculptors Club

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Club Information

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Featured Club Members & Demos

Potters and Sculptors John Sapienza Demo

John Sapienza is an excellent potter with a distinctive style perfected over many years at the wheel. This is an excellent demo demonstrating his techniques.

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 ...

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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

Featured Artist: Jae Ryuwp

This very talented man was born in Korea and was raised in South Korea. Lacking the money for college, Jae … Read More

Tim Hahne Demo

A Laguna Woods Village Potters & Sculptors Club demonstration by artist Tim Hahne on creating vibrant and visually beautiful bowls … Read More

BOBBY FREE Brought It ALL to Us at His Recent Demo!

The Potters and Sculptors Club hosted artist, Bobby Free, who discussed his lifetime of experiences that he crammed into his … Read More

Jeff Picou Demonstration

Potter Jeff Picou’s demonstration given to the Laguna Woods Potters & Sculptors Club … 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 – Vivian Basing

VIVIAN BASING Would anyone in Potters and Sculptors not recognize the lilting South African accent and the beautiful Shino and … Read More

Marilyn de Leo Pollock

Our featured artist is Marilyn de Leo Pollock. Marilyn is a native Californian, she lived in Los Angeles, New York and … 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

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 … Read More

Billbryant Lids 2

The Laguna Woods Village Potters and Sculptors Club present a Bill Bryant demonstration of Jars, Lids and other things … Read More

Bill Bryant Handles Demo Pt 1

Demonstration by Bill Bryant on pulling and attaching handles to mugs … 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.

Pat Bettendorf RAKU

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

Mastering Clay Surface Textures

Are you ready to take your clay creations to the next level? Learn how to master clay surface textures and add a touch of personality to your pieces. Get your … 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

Potter’s Perfect Pour: Crafting Wheel-Thrown Pitchers

As the potter takes a deep breath, the wheel spins to life. With nimble hands, they coax the clay into a graceful form, slowly shaping it into the perfect pitcher … Read More

Spark Your Imagination: Create Funky Candle Holders!

Get ready to light up your life with some funky and creative candle holders! Whether you’re looking to add some flair to your home decor or create a unique gift … Read More

Tips for Uniform Drying

TIPS FOR UNIFORM DRYING AND FOR MENDING WITH PAPER-CLAY SLIP By Rosemary Schalek Tips for Drying your Clay Piece Clay shrinks as it dries. When the clay is dried too … Read More

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Thank you for spending time exploring the Potters and Sculptors Club website. We hope that you found our articles and resources both informative and inspiring. Our community is built on a foundation of creativity, collaboration, and a shared passion for the ceramic and sculptural arts, and we are thrilled to have had the opportunity to share that with you. As you continue on your artistic journey, we encourage you to revisit our website for new articles and insights that can help you grow as an artist.