Fall Institute 2025: Redware Ornaments

Learn some fascinating history of early Pennsylvania Redware pottery, including how it was mined and processed, to the role and like of the potter with in the Pennsylvania German culture. Students will start with a prepared slab of red clay with white slip and cut out at least 5 ornament shapes. Then using the Sgraffito method you will scratch through the colored silp using traditional Fraktur designs. After the workshop Emily will bisque fire your pieces and cover them with a clear glaze and fire them once more. They will be available for pick up 4 weeks after the workshop at the Museum Store.

The workshop is held in the Museum Store on the first floor.

Saturday November 8, 2025 9 AM - 12 PM

All sales are final, no refunds. Proceeds benefit the Museum.

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