Stuart Gair
Stuart Gair teaches at Ohio University and has a studio in Canaanville, OH, where he has been experimenting with local clays and soda-firing techniques and exploring the ceramic history of the region. He is the co-founder of Canaanville Arts Center, a gallery and artist residency focused on bringing nationally and internationally recognized artists to the area while highlighting artists and craftsmen from the Appalachian region working in traditional methods.
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Stuart's Upcoming Workshops
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Level II
Students have a basic understanding of forming techniques, such as throwing and hand building. Students have taken one or two ceramics classes or workshops.
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Level III
Students have significant experience with clay forming techniques, such as throwing, hand building and modeling. Students are comfortable with ceramics equipment, such as wheels, extruders and slab rollers. Students are self-starting with some formal training and have taken a minimum of three classes or workshops.
Jun 29 - Jul 10, 2026
9 AM - 5 PM
Thrown and Altered Forms for Soda Firing
Stuart Gair
Tuition $1,795
Code C0505-26
During the workshop, participants discuss making forms that can be enhanced by the soda-firing process as well as what slips and materials to use for different effects in the firing. The workshop demonstrates a wide array of techniques for throwing and altering forms and gives students the opportunity to practice them. Vessels and sculptures will be created during the first week, followed by soda firings the following week.