Scoops & Spoons: Making Ceramic Utensils with Jen Allen
This is a live virtual workshop
Description
Explore the creative possibilities of making ceramic utensils!
In this virtual workshop Jen Allen will explore the unique challenges and creative possibilities of making ceramic scoops and spoons. Whether you're wheel-throwing or hand-building, you'll learn how to shape these functional forms using both methods.
Beyond construction techniques, this workshop dives into the technical details of glazing and firing pieces without traditional bases. Jen will share her expert strategies for managing tricky forms and achieving professional, finished results.
You’ll learn how to balance functionality with creativity, so that you can create utensils that are both practical and full of personality.
In this live workshop, you’ll learn:
- Techniques for wheel-throwing and slab-building a variety of ceramic scoops and spoons
- How to glaze and fire unconventional forms without traditional bases
- Functional considerations for crafting utensils that work beautifully in everyday use
- Innovative ways to add personality and charm to your pieces
Plus, as a bonus you will receive a scoops & spoons handout from Jen that you can download and keep!
Join us for this deep dive into the art of ceramic utensils — where form, function, and creativity come together.
This workshop is open to all skill levels.
Ready to make ceramic utensils that stand out? Enroll Today!
Join the Live Session
Live Session Date: February 20, 2025
Live Session Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm EST [convert timezone here]
Can’t make the live session? Don’t worry, you’ll have access to the recording for 90 days from the date of purchase.
What students have to say about Jen’s workshops:
"Jen is a master teacher. She was so organized. The workshop pace was just great, I could not believe it when I looked at the time and saw that 2 hours had elapsed."
"The workshop was such a good boost… Feel like I might be able to break some of my automatic "go-to" ways of working and enjoy the studio and discovery. So valuable!"
About Jen
Jen Allen received a BFA (2002) from the University of Alaska, Anchorage, and a MFA (2006) from Indiana University, Bloomington. From 1998-2002, she worked as a production assistant to Kris Bliss at Bliss Pottery in Anchorage, AK. Among other awards, Jen was the recipient of the 2006-2007 Taunt Fellowship at the Archie Bray Foundation in Helena, MT. In addition to her robust studio practice, Jenn teaches workshops around the world. She currently lives in Morgantown, WV with her husband Shoji Satake, their two kids, and their two dogs. When she’s not in the studio, she can most often be found at the hockey rink, cheering on her two kids.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does it work?
This is a virtual workshop, simply purchase it here in the shop! After that, check your inbox for an email from my virtual platform, Naomi’s School, with a link to login to your new account and access the course. The zoom link to the live class will be in your student dashboard, along with any other course materials.
Note: if you have previously purchased workshops through my website, the new course will be added to your existing student dashboard. Simply login there to access the new course.
How do I access the recording and other course materials?
Once you register for the workshop, you’ll get all the info on how to access the course delivered right to your inbox within about 15 min. You will need to create a login password within Naomi’s e-learning platform, Thinkific. Please save that information in your browser, so that you can easily access the course materials whenever you like.
How long do I have access to this course?
Pottery Technique courses have an access time of 90 days and Professional Development courses are accessible for 1 year -both from the date of purchase. You can watch your course as much as you like during that time, and on any devices you own!
What kinds of tools do I need to take a pottery workshop?
You will be able to make everything I demonstrate using the basic pottery tools you already have on hand. So as long as you have some clay, and your standard pottery tools (wire cutter, knife, sponge, and a board to work on), you’ll be good to go. One thing you will need access to is a kiln to fire your finished work. If you want to know more about the tools I use most in my work, check out this video.
Refunds
Due to the digital nature of this product we don’t offer refunds.
