Voluminous Vessels

Instructor: Suze Lindsay
Dates: August 23 – 28, 2026
Time: Sunday 5:00 pm – Friday 12:00 pm
Skill Level: Beginner Friendly
Tuition Only: $650 (includes lunches and welcome dinner) *You can add additional meals at the end of the registration form
Tuition + Lodging: $1,350 single room, $1,075 shared room (includes all meals)
Join Suze for a week of exploration and play while hand-building and decorating volumetric forms. Using your sketchbook and larger drawing paper as a springboard, we will translate drawn shapes into 3D vessels. Using paper patterns, drop and drape molds as components, we will focus on developing and sculpting one-of-a-kind vessels. Suze will demonstrate a variety of approaches to surface enhancement, using slips on leather-hard clay. Writing, drawing, and sharing of source materials will help participants develop strategies to personalize their work.
- Piece of upholstery foam –18 x18 inches—for any handbuilt parts
- Sketchbook and pen/pencil
- Favorite art book
- Favorite music CD
- Surform tool or rasp
- Small level
- Paddle
- Email before the workshop: adamah@bethelhorizons with 5 photos of your work must be jpeg format.
Optional materials to bring:
- Sharpie Pen
- Small buckets
- Squirt Bottle
- Personal toiletries (shampoo, hairdryer, etc. — linens and towels are provided)
- Snacks
- Personal tools
- Water bottle
- Layers for cool evenings
- Hiking shoes
- Raincoat
Workshop FAQs
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Are the studios and lodging facilities air conditioned?
Yes, there is air conditioning in each room and new air conditioning in our ceramics and multi-purpose studio!
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Is there Wi-Fi at the studios and lodging facilities?
Wi-Fi is available in the retreat center, multi-purpose studio, and ceramics studio.
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Are pets allowed?
We love pets, but unfortunately, we can’t accommodate them in the studios or lodging.
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What is Adamah's cancellation policy?
We understand that plans can change, but when you register, Adamah makes significant investments in preparing for your participation. Cancellations made at least 45 days before the workshop start date will receive a full refund minus a $45 cancellation fee. Cancellations made within 44 days of the start date are nonrefundable. All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to adamah@bethelhorizons.org. If Adamah must cancel a workshop due to low enrollment, instructor illness, or unforeseen circumstances, you’ll be notified 30 days in advance and offered a full refund or the option to transfer to another workshop (based on availability). Please note that Adamah cannot be responsible for nonrefundable travel or lodging expenses.
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Do you offer scholarships or financial assistance?
We offer work-study options and scholarships for select workshops. Details are available on our website or by contacting us. You need to be accepted to the work-study or scholarship program before registering for a workshop.
Hourly Schedule
Sunday
- 4 PM – 5 PM
- Arrival/Check In
- Participants can arrive anytime between 4 and 5
- 5 PM – 6 PM
- Welcome Dinner
- All participants!
- 6 PM
- Studio Introduction
Monday
- 8 AM – 9 AM
- Breakfast
- 9 AM – Noon
- Studio Instruction
- Noon – 1 PM
- Lunch
- All participants
- 1 PM – 4 PM
- Studio Instruction
- 4 PM – 5 PM
- Break/Open Studio
- 5 PM – 6 PM
- Dinner
- 6 PM
- Open Studio/Free Time
Tuesday
- 8 AM – 9 AM
- Breakfast
- 9 AM – Noon
- Studio Instruction
- Noon – 1 PM
- Lunch
- All participants
- 1 PM – 4 PM
- Studio Instruction
- 4 PM – 5 PM
- Break/Open Studio
- 5 PM – 6 PM
- Dinner
- 6 PM
- Open Studio/Free Time
Wednesday
- 8 AM – 9 AM
- Breakfast
- 9 AM – Noon
- Studio Instruction
- Noon – 1 PM
- Lunch
- All participants
- 1 PM – 4 PM
- Studio Instruction
- 4 PM – 5 PM
- Break/Open Studio
- 5 PM – 6 PM
- NO Dinner – Go out! 🙂
- 6 PM
- Open Studio/Free Time
Thursday
- 8 AM – 9 AM
- Breakfast
- 9 AM – Noon
- Studio Instruction
- Noon – 1 PM
- Lunch
- All participants
- 1 PM – 4 PM
- Studio Instruction
- 4 PM – 5 PM
- Break/Open Studio
- 5 PM – 6 PM
- Dinner
- 6 PM
- Open Studio/Free Time
Friday
- 8 AM – 9 AM
- Breakfast
- 9 AM – 11 AM
- Studio Instruction
- 11 AM – Noon
- Clean up/Group Photo & Workshop Review