Traditional Pottery Workshop with IAIS Research Department at The Institute for American Indian Studies

In conjunction with our new temporary exhibit Earth, Water; Aired and Fired about the process of pottery creation in traditional Indigenous communities, join a hands-on pottery workshop led by the IAIS Research Department. Participants will learn about elements of traditional pottery, including clay sourcing, temper, building methods, surface treatment, decoration and firing, while making their very own pinch or coil pot. Along the way, participants will also learn about types of pottery found in various cultural groups throughout North America, with both recreations and artifacts from IAIS’ collection. Pots created during the workshop will be completed in a traditional pit fire and participants will be able to pick them up at a later date.