Tools of the Trade
With Todd Hayes
June 13 - 18, 2027
This workshop will focus on the creation of tools and equipment to aid in ceramic making processes. A variety of handmade implements will be created, tested and examined to help facilitate artistic goals: Including, ribs, paddles, throwing sticks, bow tool and loop tools.
Materials To Bring
- Favorite wheel-throwing and trimming tools
- Sketchbook and drawing/writing materials
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Schedule:
Sunday
- 4:00–5:00 PM: Check-In at Adamah Retreat Center
- 5:00–6:00 PM: Welcome Dinner
- 6:00 PM–Evening: Introductions, Workshop Overview & Get Settled
Monday
- 8:00–9:00 AM: Breakfast
- 9:00 AM–12:00 PM: Demos & Studio Time
- 12:00–1:00 PM: Lunch
- 1:00–5:00 PM: Demos & Studio Time
- 5:00–6:00 PM: Dinner
- 6:00 PM–Evening: Open Studio/Hiking/Explore
Tuesday
- 8:00–9:00 AM: Breakfast
- 9:00 AM–12:00 PM: Demos & Studio Time
- 12:00–1:00 PM: Lunch
- 1:00–5:00 PM: Demos & Studio Time
- 5:00–6:00 PM: Dinner
- 6:00 PM–Evening: Open Studio/Hiking/Explore
Wednesday
- 8:00–9:00 AM: Breakfast
- 9:00 AM–12:00 PM: Demos & Studio Time
- 12:00–1:00 PM: Lunch
- 1:00–5:00 PM: Demos & Studio Time
- Evening: Chef’s Night Off — explore the area and enjoy dinner on your own!
- Open Studio/Hiking/Explore
Thursday
- 8:00–9:00 AM: Breakfast
- 9:00 AM–12:00 PM: Demos & Studio Time
- 12:00–1:00 PM: Lunch
- 1:00–5:00 PM: Demos & Studio Time
- 5:00–6:00 PM: Dinner
- 6:00 PM–Evening: Open Studio/Hiking/Explore
Friday
- 8:00–9:00 AM: Breakfast
- 9:00–10:30 AM: Final Making & Refining
- 10:30 AM–12:00 PM: Group Critique, Discussion & Workshop Wrap-Up
- 12:00 PM: Workshop Ends
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Instructor
Todd Hayes
Todd Hayes received an Associate of Arts and Sciences from Utah Valley University in 2004, a Bachelors of Fine Arts from Utah State University in 2007, and an MFA, from Wichita State University in 2010. Before attending university, Todd worked as a carpenter, industrial mold fabricator and designer of architectural elements. He spent much of his childhood in the outdoors where he gained a great appreciation for nature. His ceramic work is influenced by these experiences, looking at the balance of nature and our constructed realities. Todd’s work has been exhibited nationally in group and solo exhibitions and included in…
Learn more about Todd Hayes
Todd Hayes received an Associate of Arts and Sciences from Utah Valley University in 2004, a Bachelors of Fine Arts from Utah State University in 2007, and an MFA, from Wichita State University in 2010. Before attending university, Todd worked as a carpenter, industrial mold fabricator and designer of architectural elements. He spent much of his childhood in the outdoors where he gained a great appreciation for nature. His ceramic work is influenced by these experiences, looking at the balance of nature and our constructed realities. Todd’s work has been exhibited nationally in group and solo exhibitions and included in…
Learn more about Todd Hayes