Why this workshop stands out:

• Learn from a local. full-time artist. Terri has worked out so many challenges in this way of working with clay. Come glean a host of tips and tricks from an amazing artisan! She made the tiles around the front door at Rain City Clay!

Who should attend:

• This is an all levels workshop. Jump right in and explore. If you are more experienced, bring a more complicated design idea and bring it into being with Terri guiding steps and making suggestions for success.

General Workshop Participant Info

• Lunches - We will have 1/2 hour breaks for lunch. Please pack yourself a lunch in a cooler if needed. We do have one microwave and one toaster oven, but there are lots of people in the workshop, so there could be a line to use these appliances. A simple sandwich might be best.

• Curiosity and patience - we will be working in a group and learning from the efforts of everyone. Please come willing to be part of this awesome community!

Tools and Materials

RCC will provide one bag of reclaimed clay (white-buff stoneware) per person. Participants may choose to purchase more clay, or bring their own light colored clay to work with. No dark/red clay bodies. Please manage your own reclaim for out-of-house clays. This workshop is a process-based workshop, and firing of artwork is not included.

PLEASE BRING your own set of tools for this workshop - here’s what we recommend!
Make sure your name or initials are written on all your items.

Journal & pen, sketchbook are always a good idea!
Banding Wheel (if you are local, we have a few for those traveling)

About Terri Goodwin

Terri Goodwin is a West Seattle artist best known for combining her handcrafted ceramic tile with concrete resulting in unique mixed media wall art. Her interest in clay was sparked by her love for all things mosaic. Instead of hunting for ready made materials she could start from clay and create anything imaginable. Terri founded Bright River Studio in 2010 where she continues to carve leather hard clay with a variety of additive and subtractive sculpting techniques creating low relief tile in multiple shapes. Glazed with colorful commercial glazes her tiles reflect the movement and patterns found in the natural world.

Artist Statement

The continual pull I feel as an artist is one of striving to represent my unique experience of nature and its many botanical wonders. Pattern, movement and color are some of the elements I choose to highlight using scale, texture and a narrowed focus. Whether I’m carving directly from a slab or adding layers to carve and shape, I’m always thinking about how to call attention to that little bit of beauty nature has so generously provided.

RCC Clay Participation Opportunities

Read our registration policies, refunds, and other conditions before registering.
Clay classes require some physical strength. Consider a one-time event if you are uncertain of your ability to participate.

• Scholarships for session classes

• Gift Certificates. Share the gift of Creativity.

• FAQ’s for Classes at RCC (Learn More)

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be made via email to info@raincityclay.com
If you want to cancel your class, you may request a refund based on the bullet points below. Then you may rebook yourself for a class that fits better into your schedule.

Last-minute cancellations in classes are difficult to fill - please double-check your schedule before committing to an event. Refunds take several business days to process from the date we receive the email request.

For sessional classes, one-time classes, private lessons, and exploratory workshops lasting up to 2 days:

• 100% of tuition (less a $15 processing fee) will be refunded if a student elects to drop a class no later than 10 days before the day of the first class meeting.

• 50% of tuition (less a $15 processing fee) will be refunded if a student drops a class within 5 days before the first class meeting.

• 0% of tuition is refunded if cancellation is made within five days of class for any reason except for documented medical emergencies. (providing a doctor's note). There are no other exceptions to this policy.

• Missed Classes: No refunds or credit will be given for missed classes. Students enrolled in 10-week classes may use open studio time to build skills even if they miss a class. One-day clay events and lessons do not come with open studio time.

• We reserve the right to cancel a class or workshop up to 3 days in advance of the first class due to insufficient enrollment. If a class is canceled, you will be offered the option of another class or a full refund.

• For some reason, should the studio have an unforeseen need to reschedule the class, you will be notified and given the option to take a class at a later date or receive a refund. Examples of these include power outages, COVID flare-ups, or force majeure.

A minimum of 9 participants is required to run the class. If a class does not meet this requirement, we will give notice about any cancellations, and a refund will be issued.