*SPECIAL WORKSHOP* Hand Built Tree Stump w/ Liz from Emerging Oak Creative

Workshop Duration: This is a one-day workshop (2.5 hours in length)

Dates/Times:

Saturday, April 11th from 1:30PM - 4:00PM

Workshop Description:

Join Liz for a fun day of hand building that focuses on creating a unique tree stump!

In this workshop, you will learn how to create a tree stump tea light holder or vase! Students will use a slab technique to construct the base of your vessel, then use various techniques to create texture to mimic the look of tree bark. From there, you will have the opportunity to add on branches, moss, mushrooms, and anything else you can think to transform your stump into one that is uniquely yours! This workshop is perfect for those at all levels of clay experience, beginners are welcome! Vessels can be up to 6" in height.

Once the workshop is completed, it can take up to three weeks for students pieces to be fired and completed. Once pieces are finished, an email will be sent out to all students notifying them that their pieces are ready for pick up. 

About the Instructor: 

Liz (she/her) has always been a craft dabbler, but found clay during a time of grief, where it became a source of healing, expression, and community. In 2025, she founded Emerging Oak Creative to share her work more widely. Inspired by textures found in nature, Liz creates pieces that draw from bark, stone, and forest floors, and has recently begun making small forestscapes that invite quiet reflection and connection.

Workshop Details:

Location: The Clay Warehouse - #10-1770 McLean Ave. Port Coquitlam, BC, V4C 4 K8

Dates/Times:

Saturday, April 11th from 1:30PM - 4:00PM

Materials: All necessary materials are provided, including clay, tools, and firing services, as well as studio glazes if you choose to return to finish your pieces.

Post Workshop: Once your piece is finished, we will fire it in our kiln twice. You will get to choose your choice of glaze, or to leave your vessel unglazed. This process could take up to three weeks to complete. When your vessel is finished, we will email you pick up times.

Limited Slots Available: To ensure Liz can give everyone plenty of hands-on guidance, we’ve kept this class to a maximum of 6 attendees per workshop.

No Clay Experience Required:

This class is ideal for those new to clay, seeking a different method than the potter's wheel, or looking to refresh old skills.

Ensure you can commit to all class dates:

We plan our class dates far in advance to provide adequate notice for you to plan your life around our workshops. We ask that future students registering for this class commit to all class dates.

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations are accepted up to 7 days before the first workshop date, and all cancellations are subject to a $50 administration fee. Cancellations made 6 days or less before the workshop will not be refunded. Once a workshop has begun, refunds will not be processed. We are a small business and must fill all spots in each class to pay our teachers and supply all materials and equipment. 

Students attending the workshop must be at least 18 years old:

Our studio is a mature space designed for adults looking to unwind from their daily lives.