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Rings and Things: Ceramic Trinket Trays

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A collage of handmade clay trinket dishes in various colors like pink, blue, and terracotta, featuring delicate hand-painted floral patterns and gold-rimmed edges.

Introductory - No experience required
Age Requirement : 18+ Years of Age
Ticketed Workshop

Instructor: Linnie Hall


Create a beautiful, personalized home for your favorite jewelry! This workshop focuses on the art of the trinket dish, which is a perfect introduction to ceramic handbuilding. You will learn how to turn a simple slab of clay into a delicate, functional dish using various shaping and decorative techniques.

What to Expect

In this 3 hour session, we move from raw clay to a finished, shaped design. You will learn how to roll, cut, and shape clay into elegant dish forms using molds or freehand techniques. There will be plenty of room for creative risk taking with textures and stamps to make your dish uniquely yours.

Your finished pieces will be kiln fired by the instructor after the workshop. We will coordinate a later date for you to return and pick up your completed work.

Skills You’ll Acquire

  • Slab Manipulation: Learning to cut and drape clay to create consistent dish forms.
  • Surface Embellishment: Using stamps or hand carving to add personal symbolism and texture.
  • Edge Finishing: Learning to seam and smooth clay for a professional boutique look.
  • Clay Preparation: Basics of rolling even slabs for delicate ceramic work.

What’s Provided

  • All clay and studio tools.
  • Stamps, textures, and templates.
  • Instructor demonstrations and one on one guidance.

Who Should Attend

Ideal for beginners or those looking for a relaxing, creative evening. This is a great maker date or solo creative outlet. Ages 18+.

Prerequisites and Safety Information

None. Please wear messy friendly clothing and closed toe shoes.

When
Tuesday April 28th, 2026 from  6:00 PM to  9:00 PM
Location
MakeHaven - 1st Floor Classroom
770 Chapel, Street
Classroom on First Floor
New Have, CT 06510
United States
Workshop Ticket Fee
Standard Ticket $55.00
MakeHaven Members $47.00

Instructor or Event Lead

Linnie Hall

she/her

Areas: Ceramics & Pottery

Need Based Workshop Price Adjustment

MakeHaven offers a price reduction for individuals who are below a threshold income level.
You can apply at: Workshop Price Reduction Request.

Notices

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Accessibility

Our facilities undergo periodic reviews to maximize ADA compliance. We offer accessible bathrooms, elevators, and wide walkways. In tool usage, we aim for universal access and work individually to adapt tools for safe usage as necessary. If you anticipate needing an adaptation to participate in this event or have further questions, please contact us at events@makehaven.org.