Dates: Friday, July 10 – Sunday, July 12, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily
Public Artist Talk: Friday evening
Location: Rochester Folk Art Guild, 1445 Upper Hill Road, Middlesex, NY
Join ceramic artist David MacDonald for a three-day workshop focused on lidded vessel forms. Through demonstrations and hands-on studio work, participants will explore throwing, altering, fitting lids, and developing functional pots with strong form and surface.
Known for his richly patterned utilitarian pottery, MacDonald draws inspiration from the artistic traditions of sub-Saharan Africa, particularly the use of pattern and surface found in pottery, textiles, body decoration, and architecture. His work reflects decades of exploration into the vessel as both a functional object and a means of cultural and personal expression.
This workshop is intended for students with prior wheel throwing experience. Participants must be age 16 or older.
Lunch is included each day.
Course Tuition
Workshop Tuition: $400
Includes lunch each day.
Overnight accommodations are available and include lodging and breakfast.
2 Night Stay: $600 total
3 Night Stay: $700 total
Scholarships are available. Please email programs@folkartguild.org for more info
More Questions?
Contact our program director at programs@folkartguild.org