Potter and naturalist Patricia Griffin invites you to come play with clay in this lively workshop for all levels – from curious beginner to experienced potter. You’ll learn hand-building techniques and make your own forms. Then we'll practice ways to decorate through etching, stenciling, and embossing on pots that Patricia provides. We'll use the great outdoors for inspiration and collect leaves and other natural elements to use on the surface. You do not need drawing experience or pottery skills, and all materials and supplies are provided. After the workshop, Patricia will fire your pieces and have them for pick-up or will ship. Note: If you’re an experienced potter/artist, you’ll be able to dive deeper into the techniques and learn variations.
A little bit about Patricia,
Patricia Griffin is a full-time ceramic artist working out of her home studio in Cambria. She previously had a public studio/gallery on Cambria's Main Street for many years.
Her work is shown nationally and has been featured in Ceramics Monthly, Pottery Making Illustrated and other publications focused on ceramics. She is represented by The Vault Gallery in Cambria and has been featured in solo shows at San Luis Obispo Museum of Art and Cambria Center for the Arts. Her work was selected for permanent installations at two Kaiser healthcare facilities in Southern California.
Patricia enjoys sharing the fun of mark-making and creativity with her workshop groups. Hundreds of participants have taken variations of her "Making your Mark" workshops.
Refer to patriciagriffinceramics.com for more information.
Workshop Fees:
On-Site Lodging - $424.00 - Program instruction for the weekend, on-site lodging in shared cabins with attached bathrooms, and five wonderful meals (Friday dinner to Sunday breakfast).
Off-Site Lodging - $353.00 - Program instruction for the weekend, and five wonderful meals (Friday dinner to Sunday breakfast).
Workshop Full - Waitlist available.
Contact workshops@campoceanpines.org to be added to the waitlist.
A non-refundable deposit of $150 is required and the balance is due at least 30 days (10/08/2025) prior to the workshop. No refunds are available after 10/08/2025. Participants are welcome and encouraged to protect their purchase through travel insurance. Camp has vetted multiple companies to choose the best option for you. To learn more and purchase travel insurance, please follow this link: https://atc.tripassure.com/main/. This is not a requirement for attendance.
For any questions about the event, schedule, and content:
Contact Patricia at Patricia@PatriciaGriffinCeramics.com
For questions about Camp Ocean Pines or registration assistance:
Contact admin@campoceanpines.org or 805-927-0254